The Vestibule leading to the cellars of the Diocletian's Palace
Considered to be one of the most imposing Roman ruins, Diocletian’s palace is certainly the main attraction of the city of Split ⭐⭐, Croatia. Emperor Diocletian, who voluntarily gave up the throne of the Roman Empire, in the turn of the 4th century CE built the palace.[1]
After leaving his political career he decided to settle down near the sea. The palace was Diocletian’s last refuge: he lived the last 10 years of his life here.
Not much is left in Split from the era of Diocletian - only the palace, the remains of walls and gates.
From the Golden gate on the northern side of the fortress the road to the town of Solin was starting. The location of the palace was chosen because the Emperor spent his childhood in the town of Solin, which was located very close to the current Split.
The gates themselves, of course, did not survive, but carved stone pillars and arches residues can still be seen on their place. The Silver gate was located on the eastern part, the Iron one - on the west, and the Bronze gate was on the south - the sea shore.
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Photos taken on Saturday, April 30, 2022 (High: 72°F, Low: 57°F).
Approaching the Enchanting City of Split
Šibenik Bridge is an important piece of Croatian infrastructure and an architectural marvel worth noting on your trip
Picturesque views of the Šibenik Channel and the city of Šibenik itself
Zadar ⭐, a city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, is known for the Roman and Venetian ruins of its peninsular Old Town.
There are several Venetian gates in the city walls. Surrounding the Roman-era Forum is 11th-century St. Mary’s Convent, with religious art dating to the 8th century. There’s also the grand, 12th-century St. Anastasia’s Cathedral and the round, 9th-century pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donatus.
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The below photos were taken on 04/30/2022—a sunny day (73H 50L).
Dubrovnik is one of the top 10 European cities which stand out for their beauty.[1]
Dubrovnik, a seaport, is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea. In 1979, the city of Dubrovnik was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in recognition of its outstanding medieval architecture and fortified old town.
Dubrovnik was also the main filming location in Croatia for King's Landing, a fictional city in Game of Thrones, the famous television series based on the series of fantasy novels “A Song of Ice and Fire” and distributed by HBO.[2]
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The below photos were taken on 05/01/2022一a sunny day (69H 54L).
