We ventured out of the rear entrance to the town that opens on the beautiful cafe lined waterfront. After a quick refreshment of cokes and coffee we made our way down to Kamerlengo Fortress. Built as a naval base by the Venetians in the 14th Century, the high walls,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
