Split Town
Life in Split - the second largest city in Croatia - is centred around the the harbour front, also known as the Riva. Today it is a pedestrian heaven, thrusting with cafés and restaurants, an ideal place for having your morning or afternoon coffee, or for an evening out with friends over drinks.
The story of Split is already 17 centuries old, dating to the time the Roman Emperor Diocletian decided to build his Palace right on the peninsula near the great Roman city Salona, where he wanted to spend the last years of his life. During these 1700 years the Palace slowly turned into a city, which to this day lures with its rich tradition, glorious history and beauty of its natural and cultural heritage.
The Palace
Diocletian Palace and the entire historical core of Split have been on the World Heritage UNESCO list ever since 1979, and not only for the extraordinary preservation of the Palace, but also because the Palace and its city (or the city and its Palace, if you like) continue to live a full life. All historical layers from the old Rome, middle ages till today are still visible and alive in this structure. A walk through the ancient city takes you through time, along the great examples of ancient architecture like Peristyle, the middle aged Romanesque Church and Gothic Palace, Renaissance portals of the noblemen’s houses, Baroque facades and modern architecture superbly merged in the rich heritage.
Bokeria
Our all time favourite place to eat i Split is the restaurant called Bokeria, located in the very center of the town
The closest definition of Bokeria would be tapas-bar but in Dalmatian way instead of Catalan or Spanish. The pasta with truffle or the oxtail risotto are what we usually go for.
Our friend Marin is the manager of Abokamento upstairs, and through him you can get a 10% discount. Write him a text message on +385 95 5316 310 and let him know you are staying at Maria and Casper's place at Solta.
Abokamento
Just above Bokeria you will find four of the best hotel rooms in Split. This is where we stay ourselves when we have a couple of nights in Split.
If you wish to stay here, make sure to make a reservation in advance. Our friend Marin, is the manager of the hotel, and through him you will get the best possible rate. Write him a text message on +385 95 5316 310 and let him know you are friends of us.
The Market
The outdoor market - the Pazar - is located right next to the east wall of the Diocletian Palace, and around the church of St Dominic. It is one of the central places of life in Split.
We love going there with the morning catamaran before the city and the tourists wake up. At the market you will find fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat, bread, olive oil, honey, flowers, and potentially the best coffee in Split. Find the small coffee shop in the middle of it all. "Velika kava s mlijekom" (a large coffee with milk) is our favorite.