Croatia is a destination that you are going to love, and the best way to get to know it in depth and at your own pace is by touring the country by car, creating your own route. If you are already making the preparations for your trip, surely you know that there are regions that you cannot miss and, precisely for this reason, we are going to give you a hand and tell you what to see in Split if you have one or two days to spend there.
Why visit Split?
This city has become a must-visit for all tourists in Croatia. Many people think that when they get there, the best things are going to be the beaches and the atmosphere, and it is true that these are two things to be valued, but most are surprised to discover the great historical heritage of the area.
Split is located in the south of Croatia, and is the main city of the popular Dalmatia region, and the second most important city in the whole country, only surpassed by Zagreb. To whet your appetite for everything you are going to find during your visit, we can share that this city was declared a World Heritage Site in 1979.
What to see in Split?
Despite not being very big, this city has a lot to offer, and you could spend days and days there discovering different spots and the way of life of its inhabitants, but we understand that you are enjoying a passing visit and cannot get too held up. If you do not have more than one or two days to visit this area, take note of the enclaves that you cannot miss.
Diocletian's Palace
It is one of the major tourist attractions when it comes to what to see in Split. An impressive construction that the emperor Diocletianordered to build and where he spent his final days. It is so well preserved that it almost looks as if the emperor is going to appear at any moment.
Being a very attractive tourist attraction, if you travel to Croatia in high season, you may find the area crowded. Our recommendation is to get up early and try to get there as early as possible, you will enjoy a much more relaxed atmosphere and you will be able to take some spectacular pictures.
Split Doors
Without leaving the historic center of the city, you will find another architectural marvel: the city gates, which in Roman times gave access to the Palace. In spite of how Split has developed, they have tried to maintain these doors as best as possible and, today, we can see four of them: Meridionalis, Occidentalis, Orientalis and Septemtrionalis.
Statue of Gregory of Nin: a must if you are looking for things to see in Split
On your route through Croatia you are sure to hear on more than one occasion about the figure of Gregory of Nin (Grur Ninski). This bishop refused to preach in Latin when this was what was imposed by the Catholic Church, instead, he preached in Old Croatian to be understood by the people, hence he went down in history.
His statue not only stands out for its large size, but also because the big toe of his foot is golden, and legend has it that rubbing it brings good luck, so it can't hurt to try it out. You will easily spot it before the Golden Gate entrance to the old town.
St. Domnius Cathedral
This curious building was once the mausoleum of Diocletian, and then became a cathedral, which explains why it is one of the smallest cathedrals in the world. To give it a little more pomp and highlight the importance of this religious temple, a large bell tower was built right next to it, which is 57 meters high.
If you want to see the inside of the cathedral, you have several tickets that give you access to some areas or others, and also a ticket with which you can see all the areas open to the public.
Temple of Jupiter
What today is the Baptistery Church of St. John, was once the temple of Jupiter. Its interior is of little interest, but on the outside, you can still appreciate classical elements of Roman constructions. In addition, at the door of the temple you will see one of the two sphinxes that still remain in Split.
Street "Let me pass"
On the left side of the Temple of Jupiter you find a real curiosity, which has been baptized as "Let me pass" street, because it is so narrow that two people cannot pass through itat once. I'm sure you won’t be able to resist taking a picture of yourself in it.
Now that you know what to see in Split, it's time to head to this city, where you can also visit other points of interest such as the Fruit Square or its promenade.
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