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Croatia is proud of its traditions and history and nowhere is this more evident than in the town of Split. Split is a 1,700 year-old coastal town whose centre is an ancient palace built by the Roman Emperor, Diocletian. There is a model of the town on view so the tourists can decide which features of the ancient ruins they wish to explore.

There is a cathedral on the site of Diocletian’s tomb and you can climb the tower to experience a panoramic view of the town. You will also be able to view the Golden Gate, which was the entry to the palace and the temple Diocletian built to honour himself as the incarnation of Jupiter.

Split is home to the Archaeological Museum, which has been collecting artefacts since 1820. Objects housed in the museum’s collections cover the prehistoric periods, the time of Greek colonisation and the Middle Ages.

Dubrovnik is one of the most popular of Croatia’s tourist attractions. There are remnants of buildings from the Renaissance, such as the Sponza Palace, which houses the National Archives. Tourists may also enjoy walking on the wide walls surrounding the city. The walls, which date back to the 12th century, were constructed to protect Dubrovnik from invaders entering the city, both from the sea and from inland.

Dubrovnik Cathedral is an 18th century example of the Baroque style of architecture, built on the site of the original 12th century church. There is also a charming Franciscan Monastery, where tourists can visit a pharmacy built in the Medieval period.

Another exciting feature of Dubrovnik is the fountain built by Onofrio della Cava in the 15th century. There is an aqueduct system that carries water 19 km from an inland spring to the centre of the city, finishing at this ornate fountain. Dubrovnik is a famous example of Croatia’s historic past, but there is much more in store in Croatia for lovers of European history.