Place: Split, Croatia
Weather: Sunshine and clouds mixed, 61/78F.
Route: From Trogir 28 km east on Ivana Pavla II.
Significance: Although originally founded as a Greek colony, the city is best known as the site of the Roman Emperor Diocletian's palace. Diocletian retired to Split, famously growing vegetables in his garden after a long military career. The palace was built in 305 AD, it remained a Roman garrison until the fall of the empire when it fell into disrepair. Inhabitants in the middle ages rebuilt some of the town with materials from the palace and kept other parts of the palace intact.
Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site
The seaside city with mountains in the background (from whc.unesco.org)
The central courtyard with entrance to Diocletian's quarters (from whc.unesco.com)
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