Diocletian's Palace

Day 13: Diocletian's Palace

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June 13th 2013
Diocletian's Palace is located in Split. The palace was built by the Roman emperor, Diocletian, and was his retirement home. In the 7th century, nearby residents reinhabited the palace, building their homes and businesses within it. Today there are still many of the restaurants and shops left still intact and running. Here I will learn about the early culture of Croatia, along with eating some ... read more

Europe » Croatia » Dalmatia » Split

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The lands that today comprise Croatia were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the close of World War I. In 1918, the Croats, Serbs, and Slovenes formed a kingdom known after 1929 as Yugoslavia. Following World War II, Yugoslavia became a feder... ... read more