The story of Split has been going on for 17 centuries, ever since the Roman emperor Diocletian decided to build a palace on that peninsula near the great Roman city of Salona, where he would spend the last years of his life in peace. In those 1700 years, the Palace slowly grew and became a city, which today beckons with its rich tradition, magnificent history, and the beauty of its natural and cultural heritage. Apartment complex Medena is located 33.2 km from Split.
Diocletian's Palace and the entire historic center of Split have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979, not only because of the extraordinary preservation of the Palace itself, but also because the Palace and its city (or the city and its Palace, as you like) they continue to live a full life. All historical layers from ancient Rome, through the Middle Ages to today are visible and still alive in this structure. By walking through the ancient city, it is possible to travel through time, observing top examples of ancient architecture such as the Peristil, medieval Romanesque churches and Gothic palaces, Renaissance portals of noble houses, baroque facades, all the way to modern architecture wonderfully integrated into the rich heritage.
Split is much more than a magnificent architectural backdrop. It is a city where you can enjoy top gastronomy and wines, find numerous cultural events such as film and theater festivals, exhibitions, top museums and concerts, a city that entertains numerous clubs and bars street events festivals such as Ultra Europe, which every year up to 100,000 young people from a hundred countries around the world come to visit. Split, with its dozens of Olympic and other medal winners, also has a sports tradition unlike any other city of its size in the world.
After all, are you surprised that the people of Split prefer to describe their city with the words "There is no Split like Split"?
