Split is an urban, cultural and traffic center of Dalmatia. City has ancient roots and we can link it to the ancient Greeks or the Aspalathos colony, the Illyrian Delmati tribe and finally to the Roman emperor, Diocletian who provided today’s Split with its foundations by constructing a palace similar to a Roman military fortress, close to the Adriatic Sea. The old town center has been included in the UNESCO world heritage list since 1979 and it is visited by numerous tourists every year.
Through history city has slowly developed from being a transit center to a holiday destination. It is a cultural center that is proud of its strong theatre stage, its numerous alternative events and interesting exhibitions. It is very much alive in summertime.