It opened its gates in 1979 and its construction looks like a shell, located next to the sea. It hosted the 1979 Mediterranean Games and is a stadium that when lit up looks like a spaceship at night! Its functionality and the hot atmosphere created by the fans of HNK Hajduk Split is a nice combination for anyone to enjoy a beautiful football show. Its capacity is 34,200 seat. It has been used many times in the past by the Croatian national football team.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO STADION POLJUD
*** BUS: 7, 11, 17
SPLIT: THE COSMOPOLIT «JEWEL» OF DALMATIA
It is one of the country’s busiest ports and an ancient Croatian city that was the home of the famous Roman emperor Diocletian. The city has influences from Ancient Greeks and the breeze from the Adriatic Sea will charm you from the first moment you walk into every corner of the city. The unspoiled Mediterranean beauty and its natural beauty will make you fall in love with it.
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +385
Nearest airports from city center: Split Airport (26km), Sarajevo Airport (235km), Dubrovnik Airport (254km), Zagreb Airport (418km), Ljubljana Airport (494km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** DIOCLETIAN’S PALACE (Dioklecijanova 1, 21000, Split)
More is a fortress and the archival walls include a very large part of the Old Town. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was built for Diocletian’s retirement in the late 3rd to early 4th century. It is one of the most imposing Roman buildings. See the Jupiterov Hram located to the right of the Palace in the central square of the imperial complex and the iconic Golden Gate among others.
*** CATHEDRAL OF SAINT DOMNIUS (Ul. Kraj Svetog Duje 3, 21000, Split)
Inside it has the mausoleum of Diocletian and is of great cultural importance. It was built in 305 AD. and it is one of the oldest constructions in the whole world! Climb to the top of the bell tower and enjoy the view.
*** SPLIT ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM (Ul. Zrinsko Frankopanska 25, 21000, Split)
It opened its gates in 1820 and the exhibits are mainly based on Split and Salona finds.
*** RIVA
The busy street with its many restaurants and bars is one of the most important places that you should definitely visit and especially walk.
*** PARK SUMA MARJAN
You should definitely go to the forest park on Marjan Hill which is perfect for photos and you will love it if you like hiking. Also visit the Church of Saint Benedict where you will find Kasjuni Beach in the southern part of the park.
*** MESTROVIC GALLERY (Šetalište Ivana Meštrovića 46, 21000, Split)
Enjoy the exhibits of one of the leading sculptors of the 20th century, Ivan Mestrovic.
*** FRUIT SQUARE
It was once the place where the women from the neighboring villages came to sell their fruit and now it is a wonderful spot. The octagonal Venetian tower, the magnificent palace of the old Milesi family of the 17th century and everything you see on your walk will delight you.
*** PJACA SQUARE
In the 13th century it was called St. Lawrence Square and was the first residential part of Split outside Diocletian’s Palace. See the Gothic-style Old Town Hall, the city clock that has been ticking for centuries, while it is worth visiting one of the oldest bookstores in the world, Morpurgo.
*** ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH (Dioklecijanova ul. 10, 21000, Split)
Above the Golden Gate and specifically in the northern part of Diocletian’s Palace you will find the early Christian church which is a copy of a 6th century temple.
*** GAME OF THRONES’ MUSEUM (Bosanska ul. 9, 21000, Split)
If you love the very successful TV series “Game of thrones”, then you have come to the right place!
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Inside Diocletian’s Palace, you must visit Diocletian’s Cellars.
*** Split has wonderful beaches, such as Golden Horn Beach, Kasjuni Beach, Bacvice Beach, Kupalište Bene, Beach Ježinac.
*** A special attraction is Froggyland with its stuffed frogs.
*** The Croatian Maritime Museum and the Ethnographic Museum are worth a visit.
*** Split has many churches and it is worth seeing, if you have time, the Church and Convent of St. Francis, Franciscan Church and Monastery of St. Anthony, Church of Holy Trinity and Church of St. Philip Neri.
*** Of historical importance is Kaštilac which was a fortress of a Benedictine monastery.
FOOD AND DRINK
You can find amazing culinary tastes, as in Split you can find all cuisines. It goes without saying that seafood should be on your menu. Try Octopus Salad, Buzara, Shrimp, Brudet, Anchovies and find an ideal place to eat them in front of the sea! Split is famous for its Pašticada and you must try risotto. Of course you can enjoy meats, spaghetti and pizzas with the local cooks adding their own touch. The traditional drink is Rakia, but also try the local wines and beers.
WHERE TO STAY
Τhere are hotels in every neighborhood of Split οr in the city center for all budgets.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** There are several department stores for your shopping such as Joker, City Center one and Mall of Split.
*** Live with your children the Vritual reality experience at Diocletian’s Dream.
*** If you have children, visit Zvončac park!
*** The main Split’s “shopping” street in the city center is Marmont street.
*** We would recommend you to go to Putalj winery Split for wine tasting!
*** In the central squares you can find everything you want to shop!
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot or by bike.
CITIES NEAR SPLIT
Major cities close to Split are Zadar (156km), Dubrovnik (234km), Sarajevo (238km), Banja Luka (252km), Tuzla (340km), Zagreb (407km), Rijeka (415km) and Ljubljana (466km).
