UNESCO protected 1700 year old city of Split

  Split is the second biggest Croatian city and the most important gateway to the islands of the coastal region of Dalmatia and to Italy. During this 2 - 2,5 hours walking tour (transfers from your hotel in Split or any place in the wider region can be organized) we will explore the old town, protected by UNESCO.
  The city of Split grew from the 1700 year old palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian. That structure nowadays is one of the best-preserved Roman palace complexes in the world. We will be wandering trough the compact, entirely pedestrianised centre of town - an enticing jumble of arches, stairways and winding alleys - a landlocked Venice of deserted piazzas and narrow cobbled passageways.
  We will visit some of the town's museus: such as the entirely preserved 4th century palace undergroud chambers and the cathedral of martyr St. Doimus - the patron of Split. We will walk through the palace fortifications and gates, visit jewish ghetto and of course admire one of the main symbols of Split - its main promenade, the seafront - Riva. We will listen to the story of the life of Diocletian - of one of the most successful Roman emperors, but also of the worst Christian persecutor ever...
  You will learn how his palace was turned into medieval Christian town and... yes... why we have the oldest cathedral building in the world(!!)... You also might be interested to hear why the city of Split is considered to be 'the sportiest city in the world'....