In 293 AD Roman Emperor Diocletian ordered the construction – on the ruins of the Greek city of Aspalathos and near Salona, an ancient urban centre – of a magnificent palace in which he would spend his final years. The town of Split as we know it today expanded from Diocletian's Palace, the world's best preserved palace from late antiquity.

Split is now the capital of Dalmatia, captivating visitors with its Mediterranean charm and majestic architecture. Modern Split is most closely identified with popular music and sports, earning Diocletian's city the sobriquets of “the most musical Croatian city” and “the sports-maddest city in the world”. The old town centre of Split has numerous cultural sights and is an utmost pleasure to visit.

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