Cheap Flights to Split, Croatia

Sun, sea, islands and history galore!

Split is the second largest city in Croatia located on the Adriatic Coast. With a vast history ranging back to prehistoric times, Split is packed with evidence of its past including a grand Roman palace, medieval streets and further examples of inhabitation by Greeks, Venetians, Austrians and French.

With a beautiful coastline, clear sandy beaches and crystalline seas, the city is also a great location for a beach holiday where you can soak up the warm climate and take boat trips to discover more of the Dalmatian Islands.

Sight Seeing in Split

Split’s historic centre has been classed as a UNESCO world heritage site and therefore has much to offer on a sight seeing holiday.

The most famous landmark in the city is Diocetian’s Palace built in the 3rd century AD for Roman Emperor Diocletian. Almost a city within a city, the maze of streets and alleyways, buildings, temples, columns, walls and ruins are fascinating and you are almost obligated to visit.

The Cathedral and Bell Tower are also well worth visiting; built in a Romanesque style the octagonal cathedral holds an array of beautiful religious items and for a minimal fee you can climb to the top of the bell tower for some fantastic views across Split. Another cathedral worth visiting is the Saint Duje Cathedral which is possibly the oldest in the world.

There is a large variety of museums and galleries in Split too one of the most popular being the Archeological Museum. The oldest museum in Split, it contains archeological objects from prehistoric times to the early Medieval ages and provides a fascinating insight into Split’s cultured history.

The City Museum of Split is also one of the most popular housed within a complex of medieval buildings with exhibits from the 13th-14th centuries.

If you’ve got the stamina, a hike up to the top of Marjan Hill is well worth the trouble as you will be rewarded with spectacular views from the 178 meter high peak. There is also a zoo and natural history museum on the hill as well as the church of St. George and the Oceanographic Institute. On the southern slopes there are 15th century caves, the former dwellings of renaissance hermitages, and there is also a small church in front.

The best way to take in the sights of Split is on a walking tour of the Old Town where it is like stepping into a new world. The streets are lined with historic and sometimes ancient buildings, with cobbled streets, intriguing alleyways and a medieval atmosphere.