Guidebook for Split
Drinks & Nightlife
Fabrique Pub
3 Trg Franje TuđmanaA 360 degree renovation of the former ‘Central’ Cinema has now turned into a two floor nightclub with four bars, VIP lodges and state of the art sound. Each night is theme based from evergreens to disco to world famous DJs playing live. The club opens at 1pm daily and closes at 6am. Tops for a perfect all-nighter!
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Central the Club
4 Trg Gaje BulataA 360 degree renovation of the former ‘Central’ Cinema has now turned into a two floor nightclub with four bars, VIP lodges and state of the art sound. Each night is theme based from evergreens to disco to world famous DJs playing live. The club opens at 1pm daily and closes at 6am. Tops for a perfect all-nighter!
Match the look of Split's beautiful people who frequent this open, airy club and don some slick duds before making the fifteen-minute walk from the old town.
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Vanilla Club
21 Osmih mediteranskih igaraMatch the look of Split's beautiful people who frequent this open, airy club and don some slick duds before making the fifteen-minute walk from the old town.
Zenta is outside the city but on the beachfront and is open as a beach bar in the mornings and then transforms into a nightclub when the sun sets. Zenta has multiple floors and a terrace to dance the night away. Themed nights are part and parcel of the event programme and it’s open 'till 5am every night of the week.
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Night Club Zenta
3 Ul. Uvala ZentaZenta is outside the city but on the beachfront and is open as a beach bar in the mornings and then transforms into a nightclub when the sun sets. Zenta has multiple floors and a terrace to dance the night away. Themed nights are part and parcel of the event programme and it’s open 'till 5am every night of the week.
Food Scene
Konoba Varoš
7 Ul. ban MladenovaLocated in the Prokurative Square, Bajamonti is named after one of Split’s former mayors who built a theater in 1859, which was the most modern in Dalmatia at the time. Today, it is a restaurant-cafe that offers traditional Mediterranean meat and fish dishes. You can even pick a lobster of your choice from the fish tank! Flowers always decorate each of the tables based on the season and they also hold various concerts, wine tastings and exhibitions.
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Restaurant Bajamonti
1 Trg RepublikeLocated in the Prokurative Square, Bajamonti is named after one of Split’s former mayors who built a theater in 1859, which was the most modern in Dalmatia at the time. Today, it is a restaurant-cafe that offers traditional Mediterranean meat and fish dishes. You can even pick a lobster of your choice from the fish tank! Flowers always decorate each of the tables based on the season and they also hold various concerts, wine tastings and exhibitions.
Enjoy a delicious Mediterranean meal set within brick walls and a wooden bar that provide for an American-like setting thus juxtaposing the Mediterranean cuisine on offer. You can get a variety of meals here, from fruit salad to fish and sandwiches. Their versatile menu will satisfy everyone’s taste buds. For the biggest meal of the day (08:00 - 12:00) there are a variety of scrambled eggs and omelettes, as well as sandwiches, fruit and cottage cheese and freshly squeezed juice.
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Corto Maltese Freestyle food
7 Obrov ul.Enjoy a delicious Mediterranean meal set within brick walls and a wooden bar that provide for an American-like setting thus juxtaposing the Mediterranean cuisine on offer. You can get a variety of meals here, from fruit salad to fish and sandwiches. Their versatile menu will satisfy everyone’s taste buds. For the biggest meal of the day (08:00 - 12:00) there are a variety of scrambled eggs and omelettes, as well as sandwiches, fruit and cottage cheese and freshly squeezed juice.
Some situations just call for a nice serving of ćevapi, namely strolling half-drunk up Marmontova, and this little stand on the corner serves them up right. There's no seating available but you can park it on a bench at the street and watch the night-time drama unfold.
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Kantun Paulina
1 Matošića ul.Some situations just call for a nice serving of ćevapi, namely strolling half-drunk up Marmontova, and this little stand on the corner serves them up right. There's no seating available but you can park it on a bench at the street and watch the night-time drama unfold.
If you’re in need of cereals, legumes, tofu, algae or veg…you’ll find them all here, along with freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices. The veggies are home grown or organic.
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Makrovega
2 Leština ul.If you’re in need of cereals, legumes, tofu, algae or veg…you’ll find them all here, along with freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices. The veggies are home grown or organic.
A cute little restaurant that’s a tad hard to find; we suggest you follow the signs that are off Marmontova. The service is second to none and so are the prices. The menu is filled with a wide variety of pizzas not to mention the beefsteak rolled in pancetta.
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Pizzeria Maslina
4 Teutina ul.A cute little restaurant that’s a tad hard to find; we suggest you follow the signs that are off Marmontova. The service is second to none and so are the prices. The menu is filled with a wide variety of pizzas not to mention the beefsteak rolled in pancetta.
A buzz for burgers ranging from classic types to original and innovative sorts can be had; both meat and veggie. Spaghetti, soups, juices and salads are also on the menu! Their breakfast and dessert offer has just been released, lots of omelettes & yoghurt cups, as well as sugar and gluten free cakes.
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Toto's Burger Bar
2 Trumbićeva obalaA buzz for burgers ranging from classic types to original and innovative sorts can be had; both meat and veggie. Spaghetti, soups, juices and salads are also on the menu! Their breakfast and dessert offer has just been released, lots of omelettes & yoghurt cups, as well as sugar and gluten free cakes.
The best thing about this one is the view, and as far as views go, it doesn't get much better. The harbor and the Riva, the sea and the islands are all on glorious display. Plus, the cafe's location makes it a perfect starting or finishing point to an afternoon spent exploring Marjan.
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Vidilica
1 Ilićev pro.The best thing about this one is the view, and as far as views go, it doesn't get much better. The harbor and the Riva, the sea and the islands are all on glorious display. Plus, the cafe's location makes it a perfect starting or finishing point to an afternoon spent exploring Marjan.
A superb place for reading the daily paper and sipping a coffee with an outlook toward the Kaštela towns and the Kozjak mountain. In lovely weather, there’s nothing better than sitting here and watching the passing sailboats and rowboats.
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Kavana Procaffe
67 Spinutska ul.A superb place for reading the daily paper and sipping a coffee with an outlook toward the Kaštela towns and the Kozjak mountain. In lovely weather, there’s nothing better than sitting here and watching the passing sailboats and rowboats.
Known as one of the best places for ice cream in Split, these delicious homemade ice cream flavours will have you coming back over and over again for more. Every day they produce new flavours made with fresh ingredients, so you’ll never get bored trying all the flavours. As well, they also serve tasty pie, cheesecake and smoothies.
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Luka Ice Cream & Cakes
2 Ul. Petra SvačićaKnown as one of the best places for ice cream in Split, these delicious homemade ice cream flavours will have you coming back over and over again for more. Every day they produce new flavours made with fresh ingredients, so you’ll never get bored trying all the flavours. As well, they also serve tasty pie, cheesecake and smoothies.
The interior is all done up in teak and lined on one side by the original northern wall of the palace. Outdoor seating is available in a pleasant courtyard, cozily surrounded by the stone walls of neighbouring buildings.
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Teak
The interior is all done up in teak and lined on one side by the original northern wall of the palace. Outdoor seating is available in a pleasant courtyard, cozily surrounded by the stone walls of neighbouring buildings.
Give the interior of this one a pass unless the need arises to weave your way through the tables and patrons to visit the unisex bathroom. Until then, soak up the resplendent view from the terrace of ships to-ing and fro-ing across the harbor. For best results, experience with an attractive significant other.
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Teraca Bamba
7 Solurat ul.Give the interior of this one a pass unless the need arises to weave your way through the tables and patrons to visit the unisex bathroom. Until then, soak up the resplendent view from the terrace of ships to-ing and fro-ing across the harbor. For best results, experience with an attractive significant other.
Konoba Korta preserves the Dalmatian gastronomic heritage.Their duty is to take you back to the authentic past and to provide your palates a royal treatment.
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Konoba Korta
3 Poljana Grgura NinskogKonoba Korta preserves the Dalmatian gastronomic heritage.Their duty is to take you back to the authentic past and to provide your palates a royal treatment.
Konoba Fetivi
4 Ul. Tomića stineIt's just behind the apart. and excellent.
Šug Restaurant
1a Ul. TolstojevaEntertainment & Activities
Bacvice Beach
Known to locals as Poljudska ljepotica or the "Poljud beauty", Poljud is the second largest stadium in Croatia (after Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb) and has a capacity of 35,000 people.The stadium was originally constructed by the Yugoslavian government as part of the facilities for the 1979 Mediterannean Games .The Torcida are one of the most dedicated football supporters groups in Europe. The Torcida generally call Hajduk players as bili, which in local dialect is the plural form of bijeli, or white, in reference to the white shirts that, along with blue shorts, comprise the Hajduk uniform. Along with the team's rich history, Hajduk is also known for cultivating quality football players, wi
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IStadion Poljud
2 8 Mediteranskih Igara
Known to locals as Poljudska ljepotica or the "Poljud beauty", Poljud is the second largest stadium in Croatia (after Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb) and has a capacity of 35,000 people.The stadium was originally constructed by the Yugoslavian government as part of the facilities for the 1979 Mediterannean Games .The Torcida are one of the most dedicated football supporters groups in Europe. The Torcida generally call Hajduk players as bili, which in local dialect is the plural form of bijeli, or white, in reference to the white shirts that, along with blue shorts, comprise the Hajduk uniform. Along with the team's rich history, Hajduk is also known for cultivating quality football players, wi
Shopping
Tommy
5 Trumbićeva obalaSightseeing
Any traveller worth their salt wants to get real and rub elbows with some of the locals and Split's Pazar is the place to go to satisfy that desire. Jump in and join in the hubbub going on, all dedicated to good ol' small scale market capitalism. The buying and selling frenzy involves a variety of wares such as fruits and veggies, clothing and other odds and ends.
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Imari yegreen
8 Ul. Stari pazarAny traveller worth their salt wants to get real and rub elbows with some of the locals and Split's Pazar is the place to go to satisfy that desire. Jump in and join in the hubbub going on, all dedicated to good ol' small scale market capitalism. The buying and selling frenzy involves a variety of wares such as fruits and veggies, clothing and other odds and ends.
The interesting smells emanating from the fish market might be compounded with another distinctive odor wafting through the air, that of sulphur. There's a sulphur spa nearby whose smell frequently mingles with the smell of fish, creating a truly interesting amalgamation of aromas.
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Fishmarket
5 Obrov ul.The interesting smells emanating from the fish market might be compounded with another distinctive odor wafting through the air, that of sulphur. There's a sulphur spa nearby whose smell frequently mingles with the smell of fish, creating a truly interesting amalgamation of aromas.
Trg Republike (Republic Square) is a large, open square surrounded on three sides by a collection of elaborate neo-Renaissance buildings known as the Prokurative. On the southern side, the square opens up to a lovely view of the harbour. Construction of the Prokurative started during the latter half of the 19th century under the supervision of General Marmont, with the buildings inspired largely by the architecture of the same period in Venice. While relatively unoccupied in the cooler months, the square comes alive in the summer with concerts and cultural events, the most popular being the Entertainment Musical Festival of Split.
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Trg Republike
Trg Republike (Republic Square) is a large, open square surrounded on three sides by a collection of elaborate neo-Renaissance buildings known as the Prokurative. On the southern side, the square opens up to a lovely view of the harbour. Construction of the Prokurative started during the latter half of the 19th century under the supervision of General Marmont, with the buildings inspired largely by the architecture of the same period in Venice. While relatively unoccupied in the cooler months, the square comes alive in the summer with concerts and cultural events, the most popular being the Entertainment Musical Festival of Split.
Eleven of the twelve granite sphinxes that originally guarded the Peristyle have been destroyed by Christians who took exception to Egyptian imagery in their cathedral, but the twelfth remains, an imposing reminder of the original designer of the mausoleum, Diocletian. The former emperor's tomb has long since disappeared, perhaps re-used in the creation of the Christianized mausoleum. Remnants of Diocletian's rule do remain, in the form of portraits of the emperor and his wife that can be seen in the dome of the cathedral. More prominently on display are the altars to Domnius and Anastasius, the latter a Christian martyr who was killed during the reign of another enemy of early Christians, E
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Saint Domnius Cathedral
3 Ul. Kraj Svetog DujeEleven of the twelve granite sphinxes that originally guarded the Peristyle have been destroyed by Christians who took exception to Egyptian imagery in their cathedral, but the twelfth remains, an imposing reminder of the original designer of the mausoleum, Diocletian. The former emperor's tomb has long since disappeared, perhaps re-used in the creation of the Christianized mausoleum. Remnants of Diocletian's rule do remain, in the form of portraits of the emperor and his wife that can be seen in the dome of the cathedral. More prominently on display are the altars to Domnius and Anastasius, the latter a Christian martyr who was killed during the reign of another enemy of early Christians, E
Diocletian's palace has become the quintessential "living museum", as modern shops and citizens reside within the walls of the ancient palace complex.
The part of the palace known as "the basement" was built during the reign of Diocletian to support the apartments placed above it and, until 1956, was unexplored and cluttered up with the detritus of thousands of years of history. Now, it's been cleaned and opened for visitors. Because it mirrors the floor plan of the original imperial living quarters, a visit to the basement can help visitors envision the layout of the palace. And, because exploring the depths of ancient palaces is difficult work, the steps leading up and out of the northern
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I-Diocletian Palace walking tour
1 Dioklecijanova ul.Diocletian's palace has become the quintessential "living museum", as modern shops and citizens reside within the walls of the ancient palace complex.
The part of the palace known as "the basement" was built during the reign of Diocletian to support the apartments placed above it and, until 1956, was unexplored and cluttered up with the detritus of thousands of years of history. Now, it's been cleaned and opened for visitors. Because it mirrors the floor plan of the original imperial living quarters, a visit to the basement can help visitors envision the layout of the palace. And, because exploring the depths of ancient palaces is difficult work, the steps leading up and out of the northern
In 926, the representatives of Croatian churches were called together by Pope Ivan X in order to conduct a reform of the then current church system. The Great Assembly took place in Split and, in accordance with the wishes of Pope Ivan X, Slavic languages were outlawed in the Church, with the only accepted language for Mass and official Church business being Latin. Naturally, this started a firestorm of debate, with churches splitting into two factions. In the middle of this debate and fighting fervently on the side of Old Slavic language was Grgur Ninski, also known as Gregory of Nin. In the midst of a tumultous series of political and Church intrigues, he became the champion of the cause a
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Gregory of Nin
12 Ul. kralja TomislavaIn 926, the representatives of Croatian churches were called together by Pope Ivan X in order to conduct a reform of the then current church system. The Great Assembly took place in Split and, in accordance with the wishes of Pope Ivan X, Slavic languages were outlawed in the Church, with the only accepted language for Mass and official Church business being Latin. Naturally, this started a firestorm of debate, with churches splitting into two factions. In the middle of this debate and fighting fervently on the side of Old Slavic language was Grgur Ninski, also known as Gregory of Nin. In the midst of a tumultous series of political and Church intrigues, he became the champion of the cause a
If you wander around asking where the Obala hrvatskog narodnog preporoda is (literally Quay of the Croatian National Revival), you might be greeted by a few quizzical looks. Instead, just ask for the Riva and someone is sure to point you in the right direction. The Riva is a broad street right on the waterfront that runs the length of the old town and hugs the palace on its south side. It's the de facto gathering spot, day and night, for the people of Split to engage in some of the activities that have been honed to a fine art in Croatia: chatting over a cup of coffee and people-watching. Split’s Riva continues westwards and is as picturesque as ever, perfect for a stroll, coffee, or relaxing
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Riva
If you wander around asking where the Obala hrvatskog narodnog preporoda is (literally Quay of the Croatian National Revival), you might be greeted by a few quizzical looks. Instead, just ask for the Riva and someone is sure to point you in the right direction. The Riva is a broad street right on the waterfront that runs the length of the old town and hugs the palace on its south side. It's the de facto gathering spot, day and night, for the people of Split to engage in some of the activities that have been honed to a fine art in Croatia: chatting over a cup of coffee and people-watching. Split’s Riva continues westwards and is as picturesque as ever, perfect for a stroll, coffee, or relaxing
Situated west of the old town, Veli Varoš is a neighbourhood full of winding streets and old apartments that is characteristic of Dalmatia. It's well worth taking a stroll around this part of the city, if only to catch a glimpse of what daily life is like around Split.
Veli Varoš
Situated west of the old town, Veli Varoš is a neighbourhood full of winding streets and old apartments that is characteristic of Dalmatia. It's well worth taking a stroll around this part of the city, if only to catch a glimpse of what daily life is like around Split.
From 1806 to 1813, Napoleon ruled the city of Split, along with many of its Dalmatian neighbour-cities. Apparently, the French demanded to occupy a relatively sophisticated city, as many urban improvements were made under the supervision of the French General Auguste Marmont. Walls were torn down, new roads were built and electricity powered the city for the first time. To return the favour, Split has immortalized Marmont in the name of this popular pedestrian street, full of posh shops and cafés.
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Marmontova ulica
6-8 Marmontova ul.From 1806 to 1813, Napoleon ruled the city of Split, along with many of its Dalmatian neighbour-cities. Apparently, the French demanded to occupy a relatively sophisticated city, as many urban improvements were made under the supervision of the French General Auguste Marmont. Walls were torn down, new roads were built and electricity powered the city for the first time. To return the favour, Split has immortalized Marmont in the name of this popular pedestrian street, full of posh shops and cafés.
A trip west from the Peristyle along Krešimirova takes you through the Iron Gate and into Narodni trg, commonly referred to as Pjaca, a Croatian form of the Italian word piazza. In the fourteenth century, this square replaced the Peristyle as the city’s central meeting area and it remains so to this day. The square is overlooked by a Romanesque clock with the remains of a medieval sundial in front of a larger, older belfry and contains numerous shops and cafés. The north side of the square is taken up by the Town Hall (Gradska vijećnica), a fifteenth-century construction that hosts art or history exhibitions in the summer months.
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Narodni trg
Narodni trgA trip west from the Peristyle along Krešimirova takes you through the Iron Gate and into Narodni trg, commonly referred to as Pjaca, a Croatian form of the Italian word piazza. In the fourteenth century, this square replaced the Peristyle as the city’s central meeting area and it remains so to this day. The square is overlooked by a Romanesque clock with the remains of a medieval sundial in front of a larger, older belfry and contains numerous shops and cafés. The north side of the square is taken up by the Town Hall (Gradska vijećnica), a fifteenth-century construction that hosts art or history exhibitions in the summer months.
Arts & Culture
Igaleriya yeMestrovic
46 Šetalište Ivana MeštrovićaMuseum of Fine Art
15 Ul. kralja TomislavaParks & Nature
The peninsula is home to several points of interest, including the remains of a 16th-century Jewish cemetery, hermitages and chapels from the 13th and 14th centuries. Eventually, a set of steps leads up to Telegrin which, at 178m, is the highest point on the peninsula. The islands of Brač, Hvar and Šolta can be seen and, on particularly clear days, you can see as far as the island of Vis.Suitable for walking or biking.
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I-Marjan Forest Park
25 Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporodaThe peninsula is home to several points of interest, including the remains of a 16th-century Jewish cemetery, hermitages and chapels from the 13th and 14th centuries. Eventually, a set of steps leads up to Telegrin which, at 178m, is the highest point on the peninsula. The islands of Brač, Hvar and Šolta can be seen and, on particularly clear days, you can see as far as the island of Vis.Suitable for walking or biking.
Kašjuni Beach
Beach Ježinac
29 Šetalište Ivana MeštrovićaAdriatic Beach Bar
23 Sustipanski putIbhayi leNkosi ye-Žnjan
31 Šetalište Pape Ivana Pavla IIBene Beach
Šetalište MarinaTartaglieNice sand beach ideal for having a nice day on the beach during the day. Lots of places with coffee, ice cream or pizza around.
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Bacvice Beach
Nice sand beach ideal for having a nice day on the beach during the day. Lots of places with coffee, ice cream or pizza around.