Today we toured and relaxed in Split. In the morning we caught up with Rada, a local guide who showed us around the old town. The Roman Emperor Diocletian was born near here and said he would build a palace here if he gained power, a promise he fulfilled. After he died the palace was abandoned and slowly became a town with buildings slowly filling in the grounds as the local population grew. Over the years many other empires occupies this land, Venice, Austria-Hungary to name a few gave this city an eclectic collection of buildings and as in other places some of the original ‘pagan’ temples became churches so the original buildings were preserved and can be seen in detail today. Great tour Rada, thanks!

After resting in the late afternoon we went out for dinner in the vibrant Friday evening crowd, lots of energy here. There was a hair band playing on the promenade giving the party crowd who had too little money to get into the clubs something to do. Nice vibe here, we will come back.

Part of the central square in Split.

Outside one of the original walls now located in central Split.

Once a temple to Jupiter, now a church.

Rada and Sydney

Split habor.

Split from up high.

Sydney and Dad up high.

Vertigo anyone?

The promenade in Split.

An interesting fountain.

The Hair Band in action.