Split

A night and a morning in Split.

Split is a large city with a well-preserved centre built inside the walls of the immense palace of roman emperor Diocletian (ca 300 AD). The quality of roman construction is stunning.

After a quick dinner in our room near the harbour, we wander by night in the narrow streets inside the palace. Magic of the lighting, of the grand 'bronze', 'iron', 'silver', and 'golden' gates. The town is quietly taken over by country music singers and wandering couples.

At morning the buildings open, and we marvel through temples and cellars, the incredible archtecture, from bricks and vaults to sculptures. Why did Diocletian decorate the ceiling with the forty figures of human emotions and, at the same time, execute thousands of Christians?

As the morning moves on, the crowd grows; time to go. We are filled with happy emotions as we set foot on the ferry to Hvar Island.Read more