Split, Croatia Photo Gallery
Split is gorgeous.
A stunning view of Split from the ship.
Looking towards old town from the ship.
A beautiful panorama of the city.
The Iron Gate or Western Gate to the old city. We entered by this gate.
The Peristyle is the main square of the Diocletian's Palace and was used by the Emperor himself to hold speeches. This palace was built between 295 and 305 AD.
Cathedral of St. Domnius Bell Tower-The part of the cathedral which has become an emblem of the city and is the dominating feature on the coat of arms of the city.
Another photo of the Cathedral of St. Dominus Bell Tower.
The Cathedral of Saint Domnius, consecrated at the turn of the 7th century AD, is regarded as the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world that remains in use in its original structure. The structure itself, built in AD 305 as the Mausoleum of Diocletian, is the second oldest structure used by any Christian Cathedral.
The Sphinx-Human head on a lion's body, originally from Egypt and brought to Split 3500 years ago under orders of the Emperor Diocletian.
The Vestibule-As recorded by Marko Marulić in a manuscript dated from 16th century, this had rounded niches with statues, a large dome with a glittering color mosaic and a white circular wall, which was once the formal entrance to the imperial apartments.
Brian's enjoying the view from Diocletian's Palace, but mostly the cool breeze coming through that opening.
Diocletian's Mosaic Floors.
Basement Hall/Large Reception Hall of Diocletian's Palace. This was used to welcome officials of the Roman Empire.
This room of Diocletian's Palace had a special exhibit called "D-Day and Us." Vis was the only Adriatic island that the German's did not occupy and became an important base for Allied air forces.
During the archaeological research here in 1959, the remains of ancient wells that date back before Diocletian's Palace were discovered.
The Imperial Formal Dining Room.
The Riva Promenade.
The Brass Gate-. Modest in size, but also different in its function as it used to lead directly to the sea.
The Venetian tower was built by the Venetians in 1435 as a defensive fortress. The statue on the right is a tribute to Marko Marulić, considered the national poet of Croatia. This is the Fruit Square.
Split Clock Tower-What makes this clock unique and an important attraction is that it runs on 24 digits rather than the usual 12 hours.
I found this interesting, but haven't found out what it means or who made it.
Just a cute street in Split.
The Iron Gate or "Western Gate"-Originally called Porta occidentalis, was renamed during the Venetian influence period to Iron Gate.
A Croatian soccer uniform.
The Old City Hall.
Part of the city wall.
Brian and I in front of the Gregory of Nin statue.
Gregory of Nin was a bishop in the Middle Ages which introduced the use of the local language in religious services. The statue was saved by the locals from destruction by Mussolini by cutting it in 6 pieces and hiding it.
This statue means so much to the people for many reasons, so people stop to rub the statue's toe when they come here.
The Golden Gate-Porta septemtrionalis is their Roman name. Emperor Diocletian walked through them as he entered the Palace on the 1st of June 305.
Brian and I by the Golden Gate.
Roman guards at the Golden Gate.
When you look up at the Golden Gate, this is what you see.
Just inside the Golden Gate is another arch.
The sunlight was shining just right on this window to make beautiful colors!
The Temple of Jupiter is considered one of the most beautiful European monuments in by the Scottish archeologist Robert Adam. Located in the heart of Split it is a major landmark within Diocletian's Palace.
The narrowest street in Split.