Split (Croatia)

Split unfolds like mosaic of stone and sea. Mornings begin in Diocletian’s Palace, where colonnades glow in sun and cafés spill into courtyards. You sip coffee beside Roman columns, watch laundry sway from medieval windows above, and hear tour guides whisper tales of emperors, merchants, and monks. At Peristyle Square, you stand where Diocletian once addressed citizens, now alive with street performers, weddings, and music. Vaulted cellars beneath hold galleries and shops, echoing with history. Beyond, Old Town alleys curve into labyrinth of marble streets, baroque facades, and hidden chapels. Marjan Hill rises like green guardian, its trails shaded by pines, its chapels carved into stone, its summits offering panoramic views — sea glittering, islands scattered like jewels, palace glowing below. On the waterfront, Riva hums constantly — ferries docking, families strolling, cafés buzzing, sunsets painting sea in gold. Ferries carry you further — to Hvar’s lavender fields, Brač’s Zlatni Rat beach, Šolta’s quiet villages. Each island feels distinct yet threaded by Adriatic charm. Markets anchor city life. Green Market bursts with olives, figs, cheeses, and voices; fish market hums with silver catch of the day. Dining is celebration — black risotto, grilled sardines, lamb roasted under bell, paired with Dalmatian wine.