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Split has historically changed its name several times, so we find him as Aspalatos or Spalatos, Spalatum, Spalato, intraregional transport. The origin of the name is derived from the plant broom, which grows in abundance here. According to another theory, the name is derived from the Latin word, like zooming in or out of the palace spalato = palatica, small palace (it.) Diocletian, the Roman emperor from 284 - 305, came from a modest family and his original name was Diokles. He is known as a great reformer of the Roman Empire as introduced arrangement called the Tetrarchy, which is the simultaneous government of four rulers. He was a persecutor of Christians, and he considered himself God. The vast palaces in the area of today's Split was built so as to spend "days of old age." Diocletian's Palace is the largest and best preserved late antique palace in the world. The east and west walls are 216 m long, 181 m south and 175 m north. In the northern part of the palace was located service and the military, while the south was the emperor's own quarters. In use was the plumbing that brought water from the river Jadro , used in part today. The latest theory argues that Diocletian's palace was never a place to rest, but a veritable factory for processing wool. Today, the complex preserved walls, three doors (Golden, Silver, Bronze and Iron).



Diocletian's Palace is part of the historic center of Split, and it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The old city center - Besides the Palace, in the historic center of the city there are similar architecture worth seeing. Many tourists are considered as the jewel Split Dalmatia. Cathedral of St. Duje and Gregory of Nin Statue - located in the complex of Diocletian's Palace in Split. Today the Cathedral of St. Duje is a former mausoleum of Emperor Diocletian. When Christians settled in the palace were removed pagan idols and sarcophagus in which Diocletian was buried. Above the church was beautiful Romanesque bell tower, whose construction began in the 13th century. One of the most popular attractions is to climb to the top of the bell tower which offers a magnificent view of the entire city. At the base of the bell tower at the entrance to the cathedral, there are two carved lion, which is symbolically kept. Bishop Gregory of Nin advocated the use of national language and has left a deep mark in the history of Croatia. Today, his statue, a famous work of sculptor Ivan Mestrovic, is located in front of the Golden Gate of Diocletian's Palace. There is a belief that if you touch his tomb imagining a wish, the wish will certainly come true.



Important telephone numbers Call for urgent help: +385 112      Police: +385 192      Fire Service: +385 193      Ambulance: +385 194      Road assistance: +385 1987     Search and Rescue at Sea: +385 195     Information: +385 18981     Weather Forecast: +385 18166     Telephone directories: +385 11888      Telephone Directory International: +385 11888      Harbourmaster: 611 977     Meteo info: 347 404     Airport Split: 203 506     Croatia Airlines info & booking: 01 66 76 555     Jadrolinija Split: 338 333     Airport Tivat (TIV): +382(0)32 670 975     Bus station Makarska: 612 333     Railway station Split: 060 333 444     MOBILE PHONE OPERATORS: 091 VIP net    092 Tomato (property of the VIP 's)    095 Tele 2    097 bonbon (owner of the T -Mobile)    098 T-Mobile    099 T-Mobile (extended)   



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Omis is a small Central Dalmatian town and harbor located between Split and Makarska, situated at the mouth of the river Cetina. In the past Omis was a pirate stronghold, and its pirates among the most dangerous in the whole Mediterranean. Evidence of proud and turbulent Omis history can be found on every corner of the Omis Riviera. Ancient town of Omis, churches and Omis fortresses are silent stone reminders of the power of infamous Omis pirates. Today is the center of Omis Riviera exceptional beauty situated in the heart of the Adriatic and the active center of Croatian tourism. Omis is an ideal place for vacation and recreation. Regardless of whether you are a fan of diving, windsurfing, rafting or kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, paragliding, cycling or boating, this ancient pirate haven offers all this in a beautiful natural environment. During the Middle Ages, Omis was notorious because of Omis pirates, who, using a specially designed ships called "Sagittae" (Arrow) over three hundred years ruled the Adriatic Sea. Despite numerous wartime alliance against Omis, including even a crusade against Omis promulgated by the Pope himself, it was only in 1444 Venice managed to put an end to the centuries-Omiska dominance of the Adriatic. Venice has done so thanks to increasingly applied to Turkish threats and rule the whole of Dalmatia, except the only city of Dubrovnik and Omis. The danger from the Turks was becoming bigger, but the Turks never conquered Omis. Due to constant threats from land and sea fortress built Starigrad (Fortress), Peovica (Mirabella) and hammock, and the city is surrounded by high walls. Appr is the most important omiški Monument, Church of St. Peter, built in the 10th century.



Međugorje Apparition (80 kilometers away from Krilo Jesenice) is one of the most famous Catholic shrines in the world, located near Čitluk, in the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has about 4300 inhabitants, and became famous for the apparitions of the Virgin Mary, which first started in 1981. Since then, this Herzegovinian place, near Sarajevo, one of the most visited tourist centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which yearly round about a million Catholics from around the world. Different from the Marian shrine at Lourdes in France, which has six million tourists who became believers commercial real paradise for local caterers, the Shrine of Medjugorje is still retained its original charm, where pilgrims find peace in faith. Center of the Shrine of the Queen of Peace, as the Shrine of Medjugorje officially called, is the church. Jacob in the center. The Blessed Virgin Mary, popularly known as Our Lady of Medjugorje or the Queen of Peace first appeared on June 24, 1981, in the area called Apparition Hill, the hill black soil in Medjugorje. She appeared at dusk in the form of beautiful, young woman with a child in her arms, which is over six children, who saw it, the world sent messages of peace, faith, love, prayer, repentance and fasting. Every 25th of the month Our Lady through its visionary Marija Pavlovic, addresses worldwide publishing their spiritual messages with the same fervor as in 1981. "Other" miracle "of Medjugorje is a sculpture, which inexplicably" crying. "Scientists who have studied this phenomenon, they came to the conclusion that the chemical composition of tears from these sculptures quite similar to humans!



Sinj lies at the heart of the Dalmatian hinterland in the beautiful landscape of wooded hills, fields of Sinj and the Cetina River. Surrounded by mountain slopes Svilaja, Dinara and Kamešnica is ideal for tourists looking for an active holiday and refreshing in the summer can be found on the Cetina river or sea (only 40 km from Split). Below is the old fortress eventually developed settlement in the monuments mentioned as Cetina, after the nearby river, but later on it fully convey the name of the old town of Sinj, how else do today. To the end of the 13th century the town of Sinj was in the hands of powerful princes Bribirian Subic, a mid-14th century. under the rule Nelipića. In 1516, as it seems, it definitely conquered by the Turks. Eventually it lost its importance and turned into a small town on the road that led from Bosnia to the sea. Return of the Venetian Republic in 1648 year on Klis, Sinj gains importance because the old acquires the last part of the Turkish outposts to the Venetian possessions. After several unsuccessful attempts at liberation from the Turkish authorities finally 25.9. 1686 year new governor Girolamo Cornaro with about 7,000 fighters occupied fortress of Sinj. In August 1715. the Turks are trying to re-conquer the Sinj and hold it under long-term siege. About the events of that time there is writting testimony in Italian Diary of the siege of Sinj. Battered dysentery, Turkish forces in the night between 14 and 15.8. abandoned the siege and retreated in Livno. Behind them they left 10 000 people killed. The people of Sinj and its defenders have attributed this victory miraculous intercession of Our Lady of Sinj, whose image all the time the siege was in the fort, where he was transferred from the Franciscan monastery at the foot of the city that the Turks do not defile it. In gratitude for the assistance governor Balbi with officers immediately amassed 80 gold coins that were sent to Venice to forge a golden crown and a cross and the crown of Our Lady. At the bottom of the crown is engraved in two rows words: In perpetual coronata triumphat-Anno MDCCXV (Forever crowned with glory celebration - the year 1715). In honor of the glorious victory over the Turks, Sinj every year is traditionally held knightly tournament, known throughout the world as Alka of Sinj.



Supetar on Brac is located on the north side of the island, in the bay of St. Peter by which it got its name, Supetar is now one of the main tourist destinations in Dalmatia. Supetar ferry line connects the city of Split, the administrative, cultural and transport four Dalmatia. In Supetar is a church of the Annunciation of the XVIII century with a bell tower and the church museum. Next to the church are early Christian mosaics from the 6th century. The present church was built on the foundations of an early Christian basilica dedicated to St. Peter to which we owe the name of the today Supetar. Supetar cove dominates the white dome of neo-byzantine Mausoleum, located in the cemetery next to the church of St. Nicholas. Next to it are two early Christian sarcophagi and below the cemetery are the remains of Roman 'villa rusricae. Above Supetar is a total of 19 preserved early Romanesque churches on the island of Brac, St. Luke from XI. st. The church is known for its oldest preserved ship in Dalmatia, which is engraved on a wall inside the church. Around Supetar, mostly in olive groves and vineyards, and elsewhere on the island, you will see numerous field stone houses with round-shaped dome. It is assumed that it was the aspect of the first dwellings of prehistoric man. Beautiful natural setting, numerous beaches and coves in the area, quality accommodation in private apartments and villas, a rich and varied restaurants, entertainment programs and opportunities for sport and recreation (soccer, tennis, diving), Supetar meets the high standards of tourism on Brac. From Supetar organize trips to nearby islands of Hvar and Vis. Due to the excellent transport links with the nearby Split, visitors can explore the rich and glorious history of the nearby Dalmatian towns, such as Trogir, Solin, Split, Sibenik or visit some of the natural attractions of Dalmatia, eg. Cetina river, mountain Biokovo and river Krka.



Apartman Gajine - Supetar our boat trips in Supetar on Brac , which is located right across Skirts Jesenice . With appropriate compensation , we can arrange transportation with our boat . The trip takes 1 hour. There are other arrangements for the boat ride .





Dubrovnik (Latin: Ragusa) is a city situated on the Adriatic Sea, in southern Croatia. Belongs to one of the most important cultural and tourist centers across Southeast Europe. It is famous for its old town center with numerous cultural and religious monuments. The city in 1991 had 49,728 inhabitants, according to the 2011 census 42,615. It is located at 42 ° 39'N, 18 ° 04'E. The popular name for the city under Mount Srd is the "Pearl of the Adriatic". Dubrovnik is also the administrative center of Dubrovnik-Neretva County. The city of Dubrovnik was founded on maritime commerce and trade with the Ottoman Empire and all other countries of the world from America to India during the early Middle Ages and a lot of time was the only opponent of the Venetian Republic of Venice in the eastern part of the Adriatic. Due to the richness and skillful diplomatic relations, the city of Dubrovnik is considerably developed especially in the XV. and XVI century. Dubrovnik was the center of Croatian language and South Slavic literature, and the hometown of many important poets, writers, philologists, painters, mathematicians and physicists. It is assumed that the Dubrovnik originated in the seventh century, but according to some new findings and insights even much earlier. These new findings are based on finding the remains of the ruins of the cathedral, which is located on the site of the present cathedral. Dubrovnik Old founders were fleeing the Avars from a broken Epidaurus (today's Cavtat) came on island rock Laus foot of Mount Srd and there they decided to settle. Over time, the rock island connected to the mainland part of today's Dubrovnik, at that time under the name of Dubrava, and leveling and filling the channel on which today is the most famous street in Dubrovnik Placa (Stradun). Dubrovnik was initially part of the Dalmatian theme and recognizes the power of Byzantium. It was first mentioned in historical documents 850. The siege of the Saracens in 866 was stopped thanks to the help of Byzantium. Around 992. burned by the Macedonian king Samuel. At the end of the 10th century. established Dubrovnik Archbishopric. Then the church becomes independent from Split. Since 1205, recognized the authority of Venice, which runs until 1358. At the time of Venetian rule of Dubrovnik raise three rebellions, but were unable to break the Venetian dominions.



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