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Croatia Split Travel Tourism Guide - The warm climate attracts tourists from all over the world. The historical museums that provide culture and history of Split give the visitor a look at the development that has taken place over the last seventeen centuries. The soft warming breeze blows the palm trees creating a feeling of peacefulness. The morning sun glistens off the morning drops of dew on the cacti. The largest and most attractive view of the Adriatic Sea can be seen in the city of Split. Sailing around the peninsula gives you an incredible view of the ancient times Split has seen.

The city of Split is very important in the Dalmatia. It is considered the largest and most attractive cities located on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea. It is a small peninsula between the Split Channel and the Gulf of Kastela. Best known as one of the sunniest European cities, Split attracts many tourists with its hot and dry weather during the summer months. The winters are warm and wet with rainfall that allows the cultivated forest to grow beautiful palm trees and cacti.

The location of Split is known as the international port with its ferry services and airport. The islands of Greece and Italy can be accessed with the ferry serviced from Split. Because Split is a center for tourists, you can travel to Trogir on a day bus and also Hvar can be reached from Split by a hydrofoil. The warm sea breeze off the Adriatic Sea draws people from everywhere wanting to go rafting and enjoy the boat tours that allow you to see areas of the peninsula inaccessible by land.

The mountains Kozjak and Mosor along with the hill Marjan keep the cold air from reaching Split with the bitter cold from the Adriatic Sea during the winter months. The winter is a little cold, but the protection of the mountains allows for long walks around the streets of Split.

With so much history, Split is considered to be of Croatian culture. In medieval times, churches showed signs of the Croatian culture in its architecture, still showing today. The city of Split received its name from the monastery Sustipan that was Saint Stephen under pines. The most elegant features of Split are the two museums, one dedicated to medieval periods and one for antiquity.

In the third century Diocletian, Roman Emperor built the first castle in Split. The castle was built from white limestone found around the quarries of Brac. The sphinxes and granite columns were imported from the Proconnesos. The castle is linked from east to west by the transverse road, which splits the castle into halves. Diocletian was known for his Christian persecution.

After the twelfth century, being controlled by Hungarian nobility, the Venetian Republic took control. The population remained Croatian through this period. The middle ages saw Split turn into a port city though the Klis pass. Between 1806 and 1813 there was a period where Split was under Napoleonic rule, but Split remained strong.

After the World War II, Split became a very important commercial and culture area. The new factories that were built drew a number of migrants to the city looking for work. The population of Split tripled by 1990 and the city expanded onto the entire peninsula.

Split is home to many large metallurgy plants as well chemical works. The city also houses production plants that produce solar cells. The scientific institutions in Split are nationally known for many different types of research programs.

Today Split has became more of a tourist attraction and the city relies on tourism and trades such as concrete, paper, fishing, wine, olive oil and chemicals as a way of supporting the economy.

Places to Visit Split

Name		Diocletian Palace
Description		The Diocletian Palace was built by the emperor Diocletian, the palace was built in the 3rd century. Diocletian's Palace is on the UNESCO world heritage list.
Address		Riva - Waterfront
Cost		Free (Some activities need to be paid for)

Name		St. Duje Cathedral - St. Dominius Cathedral
Description		The cathedral is believed to be the world's oldest Cathedral
Address		Riva - Waterfront
Cost		Free (Some activities need to be paid for)

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Places to Eat Split

Restaurant/Bar		Kod Joze
Address		Sredmanuska 4
Phone		+385 21 34 73 97
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Comments		This restaurant is popular with the locals and very reasonably priced.

Restaurant/Bar		Restaurant Boban
Address		Sredmanuska 4
Phone		+385 21 54 33 00
Website
Email		info@restaurant-boban.com
Comments		Restaurant Boban is a great restaurant serving fresh seafood in the traditional Dalmatian fashion.

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Tours of Split

Company Name		Udruga Vodica / Guide Association Dioklecijan Split
Address		091 57 53 521
Phone		utvdioklecijan@post.t-com.hr
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Company Name		Lifejacket Adventures
Address		Sperun 1
Phone		+385 21 31 58 88
Website		www.lifejacketadventures.com
Email		info@lifejacketadventures.com
Comments		Evening walking tours of Diocletian's Palace, Historical Dalmatian Fishing Boat Tours or Kayak Adventure.

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Activities Split

Activity		Diving
Description		Diving around Split and the neighboring towns.
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Company		Gogo Diving Centar
Address		Gunduliceva 1
Phone		+385 21 48 06 83 - Mobile: +385 98 447-287
Website
Email		gogo.pisak@inet.hr
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Activity		Yacht Charter
Description		If you want the ultimate holiday, rent one of these luxury yachts.
Cost		5,000 and 100,000 Euros per week depending on the size of the yacht and the season
Company		Blue Yachts
Address		Trogir - Kralja Tomislava 60
Phone		+385 21 79 62 73
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Email		info@blue-yachts.com
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Car, Bike and Boat Rentals Split

Adriatica.net Best Rental Prices in Croatia.

Company Name		Sixt Car Rental
Car/Bike/Boat		Car
Address		Split Airport - Kastelanska cesta 96
Phone		+385 21 79 70 63
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Company Name		Hertz Car Rental
Car/Bike/Boat		Car
Address		Split Airport - Kastelanska cesta
Phone		+385 21 89 52 30
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Split Hotels and Accommodation

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Hotel		Hotel Park
Address		Hatzeov perivoj 3
Phone		+385 21 40 64 00
Website
Email		reservations@hotelpark-split.hr
Hotel Rating		4 Stars
Prices		Singles/Doubles/Suite 103/130/220 - 127/173/302 Euro depending on room and season.
Comments		Hotel Park was recently renovated and is only minutes away from all of the attractions. The hotel has 54 rooms and 3 suites, all have internet access, TV, direct telephone line and air conditioning.
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Hotel		Hotel Marijan
Address		Obala Kneza Branimira 8
Phone		+385 21 39 92 11
Website
Email		marketing@hotel-marjan.com
Hotel Rating		3 Stars
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Comments		Great location even thought the hotel has lost its one time prestige.
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Getting There and Away Split

Airplane

Comments		Split has its own International Airport, Local bus to the city every 20 minutes.
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Buses

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Ferry/Ship/Boat

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Train

Comments		There are regular trains from Zagreb to Split. Connections to most European countries are available from Zagreb.
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Unique to Split

The entire Diocletian Palace is what makes Split unique. the Palace was built in the 3rd century and the cathedral was built in the middle ages on top of an ancient mausoleum.

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Annual Events in Split

Event Name		Split Summer Festival
Location
Description		A festival of Croatia's best known musicians and singers.
Start Date		15-July
End Date		15-Aug
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Facts and Figures about Split

Phone Prefix		021
Postcode		21000
Population		188,694
Previous Name		Spalato - Italian, Spalatum - Latin, Aspalathos - Greek

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Services available in Split

Banks & ATM's

Bank Name

Splitska Banka

Address

Sinjska 2

Phone

+385 21 32 90 30

ATM

Yes

Weekdays

Working Hours

Summer	8.00 - 20.00
Winters	8.00 - 19.00

Weekend

Working Hours

Saturdays	8.00 - 12.00
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Bank Name

Hrvatska Postanska Banka (HPB)

Address

Dubrovacka 31

Phone

+385 21 40 16 24

ATM

Yes

Weekdays

Working Hours

Summer	7.30 - 19.00
Winters	7.30 - 19.00

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Working Hours

Saturdays	7.30 - 12.00
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Post Office

Address

Hercegovacka 1

Phone

+385 21 38 33 65

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You can exchange money, make national and international phone calls, exchange travelers checks (cheques) and withdraw cash from most credit cards.

Address

Kralja Tomislava 9

Phone

+385 21 34 89 90

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You can exchange money, make national and international phone calls, exchange travelers checks (cheques) and withdraw cash from most credit cards.

Email & Internet Access

Name

Internet caffe Net Com

Address

Poljana Grgura Ninskog 9

Phone

091 31 14 222

Email

netcom_st@yahoo.com

Price

20 Minutes - 5 Kuna

Weekdays

Working Hours

Summer	10.00 - 22.00
Winters	10.00 - 22.00

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Working Hours

Saturdays	10.00 - 22.00
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Launderette

Name

Modrulj Laundrette

Address

Šperun 1

Phone

+385 21 31 58 88

Email

info@lifejacketadventures.com

Website

www.lifejacketadventures.com

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Weekdays

Working Hours

Summer	08.00 - 20.00
Winters	09.00 - 17.00

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Saturdays
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Modrulj Laundrette is a full-service or self-service laundrette with bag storage and internet.

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Tourist Office Split

Address		Peristil bb
Phone		+385 21 34 56 06
Email		tic-split@st.t-com.hr

The Split tourist office has maps of Split.

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Split Weather

Split weather at the moment is: 23 ºC

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Split Map

Maps of Split - If you are able to provide any copyright free maps please send them to me.
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josip

February 05, 2008 - 01:39

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Diocletian palace tour

The historic core of Split with Diocletian palace is among the first urban complexes to enter the list of the UNESCO world heritage in year 1979. Most probably this one of a kind Imperial Palace was built from 298. till 305. AD.

and it is one of the most significant original structures of the late ancient architecture mostly because of it’s preservation.

Later this Palace contributed to the broadening of town because the city evolved on its walls. The unique substructure halls were newley explored and each year they show more to the public. The Cellars of the Palace are pearl of wonders with many fascinating artefacts displayed there and that is why we guide you in basement halls!

Time: May - October - 10.00, 12.00, 19.00
November - April - 11.00

Duration: 90 min

Language: ENGLISH

Starts: in front of the tourist info center (15 min before tour)

Prices: 90 kn per person (children free)- discount for families and groups

Private Tours:

We are able to organise for you and your group single private tour with special rates! Private tours can be organised in Croatian, English, Italian, French, German and Spanish language.

Marjan

September 02, 2007 - 00:13

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Changes to the info on your website:

Price 15min 5Kn minimum 1min 0,33
Working hours: 10:00 - 22:00 mon. - sun (summer)
Working hours: 10:00 - 22:00 mon. - sat. (Winter)
Web: www.n-c.hr
Also service:
- chap international calls (call shop)
- Wireless internet connection 24h (square in front of internet caffe)

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