Enchanting Split got its name from an ancient Greek toponym derived from a variety of local shrub, back when it was a small, unestablished settlement. When Roman emperor Diocletian decided to live out his retirement here, it really came to live, with the early 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace constructed here.
Today, Split is Croatia’s second largest city, and some say its sexiest. There’s so much to see and do here, it would take months to check it all off your list. To help you out, we’ve provided the top things to do for your first visit – odds are, you’ll want to come back and experience the rest.