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Croatian Sights: Diocletian’s Palace

If you’re in Split you simply cannot miss it. The structure: a fortress of ancient marble quarried locally in the 4th century AD to serve as a retirement home for a Roman emperor. Today Diocletian’s Palace is in and out … Continue reading

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Croatian Sights: Roman Ruins of Salona

Yesterday in the Roman Empire the city was named Salona. Today in Croatia the city is named Solin. Salona was once the capital of the Dalmatian province of Rome and the birthplace of the emperor Diocletian. You can still find … Continue reading

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Croatian Eats: Bokeria Kitchen & Wine

An animate anachronism, hip and trendy, Bokeria Kitchen & Wine [Cosmijeva ul. 2, 21000, Split, Croatia] exists within the Split’s ancient palace walls. The two floors of this lively joint were filled with people eating and chatting in paradise. We … Continue reading

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