Šplit
has a 1700 year old tradition
Roman Emperor Diocletian built himself a "retirement
palace" here around 300 AD
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With the passing centuries the original architecture
of the palace has been altered and repurposed |
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At the sea level Diocletian had an escape route
if necessary |
Now tourists can visit assorted shops to remember
their visit |
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Homes and apartments coexist among
the original walls
and towers |
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The forum is still a gathering place. Note
the Sphinx taken from Egypt |
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The Temple of Jupiter has been repurposed as
a church |
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I thought the nun at kneeling at the altar
was praying
Actually she was cleaning the floor
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This unual crucifix is located in the area
behind the main altar |
Look down onto the forum from the steps |
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Different views of the forum |
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A small alcove of the temple structure is used
as
a Baptismal font
There is some legend about this headless sphinx at the entrance
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Outside the palace wall |
Old Town |
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View from our ship. A closeup of
the palm trees along the street is below |
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Palm trees still decorated for the Christmas
season |
This area of the palace serves as a daily market |
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It's January 8th, but still the Christmas season
in Šplit |
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