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Split
The pretty city of Split has a rich history. Since ancient times
it has, in various guises, served as the economic and
administrative centre of the beautiful Croatian Adriatic coastal
region, today called Dalmatia. The city sits mainly on a peninsula
on the eastern part of the island of Ciovo, although it has
nowadays spread onto the mainland and encompasses the mouth of the
River Cetina. From the 5th to the 2nd century BC Greek colonists
settled the mainland and adjacent islands. Later came the Romans,
in particular the Emperor Diocletian, who, being of Dalmatian
origin, elected to build a huge palace at a spot then called
Salona, in the year 303. A town grew up around the palace, and
eventually, by the Middle Ages, the city of Split had begun to
develop.
The Diocletian's Palace still stands in the very heart of the
old part of Split, which charms visitors with its cobbled streets
and Roman architecture. The greater Split area is characterised by
its lush vegetation and green areas, particularly Marjan Hill on
the west of the peninsula with its ancient indigenous forest. The
city makes an ideal base from which to explore the islands, beauty
spots, and historic villages in central Dalmatia.
Split is also world renowned among seafarers for the quality,
and quantity, of its marinas. There are 44 of them in the city area
together, drawing yachts and catamarans from all over Europe and
making it a great cruising destination in the Adriatic.
Information & Facts
Climate
Split has a Mediterranean climate characterised by hot dry
summers and warm, wet winters. Average summer daytime highs range
between 73°F (23°C) and 89°F (32°C). Winter temperatures are much
cooler with average daytime highs reaching around 52°F (11°C).
Getting Around
The central part of the city is compact and easily walkable, so
getting around in Split is fairly easy. Buses connect Split to most
of the nearby beach resorts from the main terminus next to the
train station, and public buses also operate out of the local bus
station north of the old town centre. Radio taxis are available day
and night from ranks near major tourist areas and hotels, or can be
ordered by telephone.
Language
The official language is Croatian.
Money
The official unit of currency is the Kuna (HRK). One Kuna is
divided into 100 Lipa. ATMs are plentiful throughout the country
and banks, authorised bureaux de change, post offices or most
hotels will exchange foreign currency or travellers cheques. Banks
open Monday to Saturday and some banks also open on Sundays in the
main cities. Major credit cards are widely accepted at the main
hotels and restaurants, and may be used to draw cash from ATMs,
which are widely available throughout the country.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday in March to the
last Sunday in October).