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Advantages: Beautiful, atmospheric, good cafes and shops, mostly free
Disadvantages: Those slippy pavements

In the same way that many Brits go off to spend their twilight years in Spain, so the Roman Emperor Diocletian decided to retire in the sun. He chose Croatia’s Adriatic coast, Split to be precise, and he had built for him a magnificent palace. In spite of its grandeur it was largely neglected for several hundred years after the Romans quit Dalmatia and this led to its partial decline; however in the seventh century, many living near to the palace ...
...because of this that so much of the palace is still not only standing, but in use for homes and businesses today. When you see how much still remains it is incredible to think that it dates from the fourth century (with some later additions and tweaking). Although the Old Town of Split is crammed with interesting and important buildings, the palace is really the jewel in the crown. It is notable for the degree of preservation, in fact, it is the ...

fizzytom 08.11.2009 · Read full review
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