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Split Croatia- Pine-clad hills, secluded coves, beaches- Split and the Dalmatian Riviera have been premier destinations on the Adriatic since the days of theRoman Emperors.
In fact, medieval Split was built within and around the palace built for the emperor Diocletian in his retirement.
The charms that entertained Emperors are still evident today. The Dalmatian Riviera offers the traveler a heady blend of natural beauty and fascinating cultural sites.
Diocletian abdicated in 305 A.D . During his reign , the emperor ruthlessly persecuted Christians. Ironically Split’s St. Dominius’ Cathedral occupies his mausoleum.
As far as we know, the original settlers here were Dalmatians tribes, later joined by Greek merchants, who saw the value of the harbor and its proximity to the rich interior. The first Romans stablished a colony nearby at Selona in 78 B.C, taking full advantage of the same features. Selona eventually became the Roman administrative center for Dalmatia, especially after Caesar settled other Italian colonist there. Roman roads and aqueducts were added to exploit the rich mines and farms along the sunny coast.
Diocletian Palace- The heart of old Split is built within and around the sprawling 8.4 acre(3.4 hectare) Palace erected by Diocletians.
Another visit to Split (I’m sure that is not the last one). Split is the largest Dalmatian city, the second-largest urban centre in Croatia, situated on the shores of the Mediterranean also one of the oldest cities in the area just over 1,700 years old, The location chosen by the great reformer of the late Roman Empire the Roman Emperor Diocletian for retirement.
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Split Croatia- Pine-clad hills, secluded coves, beaches- Split and the Dalmatian Riviera have been premier destinations on the Adriatic since the days of theRoman Emperors.
In fact, medieval Split was built within and around the palace built for the emperor Diocletian in his retirement.
The charms that entertained Emperors are still evident today. The Dalmatian Riviera offers the traveler a heady blend of natural beauty and fascinating cultural sites.
Diocletian abdicated in 305 A.D . During his reign , the emperor ruthlessly persecuted Christians. Ironically Split’s St. Dominius’ Cathedral occupies his mausoleum.
As far as we know, the original settlers here were Dalmatians tribes, later joined by Greek merchants, who saw the value of the harbor and its proximity to the rich interior. The first Romans stablished a colony nearby at Selona in 78 B.C, taking full advantage of the same features. Selona eventually became the Roman administrative center for Dalmatia, especially after Caesar settled other Italian colonist there. Roman roads and aqueducts were added to exploit the rich mines and farms along the sunny coast.
Diocletian Palace- The heart of old Split is built within and around the sprawling 8.4 acre(3.4 hectare) Palace erected by Diocletians.
Split Rock Lighthouse, Split Rock State Park, Minnesota
The lighthouse overlooks the Lake Superior coastline.
Olympus 40-150 F2.8
Split Rock Lighthouse near Two Harbors, MN. This lighthouse is perched on a 160 foot sheer cliff, overlooking Lake Superior. It is one of the most visited lighthouses in the world. This photo was taken from Pebble Beach picnic area in Split Rock State Park. It is a late afternoon shot with the afternoon soon bathing the light tower itself in that warm afternoon glow.
Split Croatia- Pine-clad hills, secluded coves, beaches- Split and the Dalmatian Riviera have been premier destinations on the Adriatic since the days of theRoman Emperors.
In fact, medieval Split was built within and around the palace built for the emperor Diocletian in his retirement.
The charms that entertained Emperors are still evident today. The Dalmatian Riviera offers the traveler a heady blend of natural beauty and fascinating cultural sites.
Diocletian abdicated in 305 A.D . During his reign , the emperor ruthlessly persecuted Christians. Ironically Split’s St. Dominius’ Cathedral occupies his mausoleum.
As far as we know, the original settlers here were Dalmatians tribes, later joined by Greek merchants, who saw the value of the harbor and its proximity to the rich interior. The first Romans stablished a colony nearby at Selona in 78 B.C, taking full advantage of the same features. Selona eventually became the Roman administrative center for Dalmatia, especially after Caesar settled other Italian colonist there. Roman roads and aqueducts were added to exploit the rich mines and farms along the sunny coast.
Diocletian Palace- The heart of old Split is built within and around the sprawling 8.4 acre(3.4 hectare) Palace erected by Diocletians.
Split Decision by Sam Shendi
Created by North Yorkshire-based and Egyptian-born sculptor, Sam Shendi, whose works have been displayed around the world, Split Decision is a 4.5 metre, multicoloured, minimalist structure, which will occupy the Liverpool Plinth for 12 months from June 2019
This pice is part of a collection called ‘Only Human’ which as a collective explores the themes of mental health and depression. Sam explains:
“This particular work expresses the difficulty in making a decision when you are in a depressed state. It represents the fear of taking a direction or making a choice. The colours represent emotions; for example, red being or sexuality, green for hope and innocence, pink for childhood and sweetness. The central figure is black and blue, unaware of the bright side of the options or opportunities that lie before us in either direction, represented by the legs stretched out and in the colours presenting those opportunities.”
The Liverpool Plinth is supported by Liverpool Parish Church, Liverpool BID Company and dot-art. Split Decision is the second sculpture to be selected for the project, which launched in 2018, from an open call to artists from across the North of England. A new piece of work will be displayed on the plinth every 12 months.
There is an exhibition inside the church giving more details about the winner and the two short-listed entrants.
Kit used: Nikon D 7100 and Zoom-Nikkor 35-200mm 1:3.5~4.5
ref: 29th Feb 2020