Whilst staying in Dubrovnik we took a day trip to the beautiful Bay of Kotor in the adjacent country of Montenegro. The city of Kotor sits at the secluded end of an extensive bay surrounded by the mountains, that descend down to the sea. This is yet another amazing UNESCO listed walled city that is worth a visit. It is …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
The city of Split is full of character and history, but after a long day of sightseeing everyone needs a break. Marjan Park is a forested peninsular, just a few short minutes from the city center. It offers visitors a chance to escape the hectic pace of the city. Marjan is cherished by the citizens of Split for generations and …
Diocletian, born in Dalmatia, was a Roman Emperor for twenty years. He had the palace constructed in Aspalathos (modern day Split) near Salona. Diocletian had divided the Roman Empire into two regions, appointing another emperor for the Western Empire while he ruled the Eastern Empire. Salona was the capital of the Eastern Empire and as large as Rome, with around …
