CROATIA - Solin and Salona

DSC03480_thumb_thumbLocated about 5km northeast of Split is the town of Solin. The main attraction here is non other than Salona, an ancient city and capital of the former Roman Dalmatian province. The site was seized by the Romans in 78 BC and ruins of this ancient city is of archaeological importance in Croatia.

CROATIA - Klis Fortress

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Klis Fortress is situated on a hill near the town of Split, between the mountains of Mosor and Kozjak, Klis Fortress is also one of the filming locations of the popular HBO series “Games of Thrones”. Many outdoor scenes of Meereen were shot here. If you’re visiting Split, then I definitely recommend you to take a day trip to Klis Fortress where you can get the best view of Split, even if you are not a GOT fan.

CROATIA - Split

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Split is the largest city of the region of Dalmatia and is the second largest city of Croatia. Founded in the 4th Century BC, Split houses the Diocletian’s Palace which is known to be the most complete remains of a Roman palace. While other Roman palaces lies in ruins, here in Split you can actually see an actual Roman palace. The Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

CROATIA - Trogir


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Trogir is an old Croatian town first inhabited by Greeks and Romans, not far away from Split. It is world-famous as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a title it gained thanks to a fabulous mixture of well-preserved Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque buildings.

CROATIA - Zadar

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Zadar is the 5th largest city in Croatia with a population of about 75,000. It is also the centre of its region and the historic capital of Dalmatia. It has a rich history dating from prehistoric times. This is evident in its numerous archaeological findings in the city centre.