Browsing Month January, 2008

Visiting Brac Island Croatia

Visiting Brac Island Croatia

By | January 24, 2008 at 8:43 am | 11 comments

Brac is the third largest Croatian coast island, and the largest in the central Dalmatian coast. It spreads almost 400 Kilometers and hosts a population of almost 14,000 people. The Brac channel separates the island from the mainland. The island is reachable from the...

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A Brief History of Trogir Croatia

A Brief History of Trogir Croatia

By | January 24, 2008 at 8:38 am | 2 comments

Trogir Croatia has a rich history of art, commerce, and occupation. Originally a Roman municipality Trogir was conveniently close to Salona, the center of Roman rule in Dalmatia. In the 6th Century, the Croats settled there and brought the arts. The Venetians raided...

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St. Lawrence Cathedral In Trogir Croatia

St. Lawrence Cathedral In Trogir Croatia

By | January 23, 2008 at 11:06 pm | No comments

St. Lawrence Cathedral is the most famous and most visible of the town’s monuments. It’s prominently situated on the main square with a bell tower that reaches far above the town. The portal of artistic Master Rodovan, which guards the entrance, is one of the...

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Diocletian’s Palace

Diocletian’s Palace

By | January 23, 2008 at 10:50 pm | 4 comments

The main tourist area of Split is the main portico of the Palace. It’s still largely in tact and represents the entrance to Diocletian's primary living quarters, as well as his tomb and temple to Venus, which is on the spot of Luxor Cafe now. At night, the entire...

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Travelers history of Split Croatia

Travelers history of Split Croatia

By | January 23, 2008 at 10:47 pm | No comments

Before visiting Split, it’s handy to know the history, otherwise the whole place can be a bit confusing. Today Split is large Croatian city of about 200,000 citizens. Split is the economic and administrative center of Central Dalmatia, and a large tourist area. The...

Posted in: Latest News, Split

Guide to Split Croatia

Guide to Split Croatia

By | January 23, 2008 at 10:43 pm | One comment

Our ferry from Hvar docked in split near the entrance to Diocletian's Palace. We parked our bags with members or our group, then Tony and I ventured through the gates into the city to seek out our hotel and find the best path to get there from the dock. The Adriatic...

Posted in: Latest News, Recent Articles, Split

Traveling from Hvar to Split

Traveling from Hvar to Split

By | January 23, 2008 at 10:25 pm | No comments

After 3 full days we had to depart Hvar for our final destination of Split Croatia. We had one final drink at Carpe Diem and boarded the ferry for the two hour trip up the coast. Our entire group had fallen deeply for Hvar, and given the chance, we would have stayed...

Posted in: Hvar, Latest News, Split

A Guide to Sv. Jerolim Island

A Guide to Sv. Jerolim Island

By | January 20, 2008 at 2:25 pm | 2 comments

The Pakleni islands roll out directly from Hvar town into the blue Adriatic. They are the primary destination for tourists, locals and naturalists to get sun and relax. The Pakleni islands are made up of 5 main islands, Sv. Jerolim, Marinkovac, Sv. Klement,...

Posted in: Hvar

Fortica Spanjola, The Fortress of Hvar

Fortica Spanjola, The Fortress of Hvar

By | January 20, 2008 at 2:18 pm | No comments

On a photo outing, Tony and I climbed deep through the streets of Hvar Town, then up the switchback roads to the Fortica Spanjola. The Fortress dates back to the 1 millennium BCE when it was first built as by Dalmatian Illyrians. The current Fortica Spanjola was...

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Discovering Hvar Town

Discovering Hvar Town

By | January 20, 2008 at 11:02 am | No comments

Hvar island was primarily used for wine cultivation by the Romans, so it was off to a good start from the beginning. During the middle ages wine production was elevated to the major local industry. Hvar really evolved into a prosperous center during the Renaissance from fishing,...

Posted in: Featured, Hvar, Recent Articles