Imperial Art Glass

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An Imperial Retirement Home On The Adriatic Shores

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The pulsating heart of Split, Croatia’s second largest city is the location of Diocletian’s Palace. Though Split boasts a treasured old city and a delightful palm-lined harbor, its jewel in the crown is Diocletian’s Palace. Pioneering the concept of retirement, the emperor Diocletian, a native of nearby Salona, had a palace built for him here around 300AD, where he spent the final 7 years of his life.

One of the best preserved Roman palace remnants on the earth, Diocletian’s Palace is not at all a traditional archeological site. It’s integrated into the town with several thousand individuals residing within its walls, affording it a great part of its allure and lending it the UNESCO World Heritage status. Roman walls, imperial quarters and medieval churches interpose with medieval homes, narrow alleyways and lovely squares featuring lively cafes and restaurants.

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Situated next to the stunning harbor, the palace cannot be missed. Various entrances through old gates lead you weaving through the maze of sandstone lanes. The properly-preserved Papalic palace houses the excellent city museum, which gives a comprehensive historical past of Split. From afar, the oldest Roman Cathedral of St. Dominus, planned as Diocletian’s mausoleum, and built with 24 columns, altars and sculptures within a splendid octagonal construction stands out. Climb the tower for a superb panorama of the city and the encompassing lush Marijan Peninsula.

Conveniently positioned a mere half hour’s bus ride from Split, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Trogiroffers a perfect counterpart to Split. Resplendent with Venetian influence, in Trojir you’ve arrived in 16th century Italy rather than twenty first century Croatia, its format essentially unchanged for centuries and its ancient building, many second homes to aristocracy and nobility, almost completely preserved.

Trogir’s well-known cathedral dominates the principle square. The elegant cathedral is famend for its west portal with allegorical scenes intricately carved in 1240 by Slav master mason Radovan. Among the many most attractive of the city’s noble residences are the Cipiko Palace and the Kamarlengo Fortress.

Experiencing the wooded Marijan Peninsula, its palaces and aristocratic homes, the narrow old city streets of Split and Trogir, and enjoying its lively cafes made for a great journey experience in an area laden with each visual and historic appeal.
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