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Slovenia/Croatia Trip - Day 11; Split
Exploring Split, afternoon and evening - After leaving Krka and arriving in Split we found our host had saved a parking spot just outside the room. The room was close to the Old City where cars aren't allowed and most spots are gobbled up as they become available. The car prohibition begins at the far right of the picture. Beyond a road barrier it's pedestrians only.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
© Sam Feinsilver 2019
Slovenia/Croatia Trip - Day 11; Split
Exploring Split, afternoon and evening - Wandering around Diocletian's Palace cellar and above.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
© Sam Feinsilver 2019
Diocletian's Palace is an ancient palace built by the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD, that today forms about half the old town of and city center of Split, in Croatia.
While it is referred to as a "palace" because of its intended use as the retirement residence of Diocletian, the term can be misleading as the structure is massive and more resembles a large fortress: about half of it was for Diocletian's personal use, and the rest housed the military garrison.
Diocletian built the massive palace in preparation for his retirement on 1 May 305 AD.
After the Romans abandoned the site, the Palace remained empty for several centuries. In the 7th century, nearby residents fled to the walled palace in an effort to escape invading Croats. Since then the palace has been occupied, with residents making their homes and businesses within the palace basement and directly in its walls.[1] Today many restaurants and shops, and some homes, can still be found within the walls.