Split is another joy on the beautiful Adriatic coast, it is the historic harbour where the Roman Emperor Diocletian went to retire. The Riva, or harbour promenade, is the stage of the city life of Split, a venue for numerous cultural and entertainment events, the loud and colourful Split carnival, as well as the stage for a meetings and live concerts.
Emperor Diocletian nicknamed “Jovius”, was Roman emperor from 284 until his abdication in 305. He built the palace in Split as his retirement home, a palace that was fortified.
He was born in Solin as Diocles, to a very normal working family in the Roman province of Dalmatia unlike St George (see below). He rose through the ranks of the military early in his career and became a cavalry commander for the army of Emperor Carus. After the deaths of those commanders, he was named leader by his troops during a campaign in Persia.
St George was born in Cappadocia, Turkey, circa 270AD. He was a high-ranking officer in the Roman army who protested against the Romans’ torture of Christians. Diocletian had him killed for that and his faith. St George was adopted by the UK and there is a bank holiday after the martyr.
He is thought to have died in Lydda (modern day Israel) in the Roman province of Palestine in AD 303. It is believed that his tomb was in Lod and was a centre of Christian pilgrimage.
See our blog on St George https://www.dorisvisits.com/st-georges-day/
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0:00 – Port of Split
0:15 – Split sign
0:27 – Free Walking Tour
0:45 – Gregur Ninski
1:25 – North (Golden) Gate
2:28 – (Roman) Bank
2:34 – Palace Centre Square
2:45 – Cellars (home of GOT dragons)
3:18 – Diocletian – St George
4:08 – East (Silver) Gate
4:20 – Sphinx
4:38 – Vestibule singers
5:55 – Finger Painting
6:09 – Diocletian dining room
6:53 – Temple of Jupiter
7:30 – Piazza
7:40 – Old City Hall
7:50 – Marco Marulic
8:15 – Fish Market
8:25 – Sea View Eating Square
8:50 – Concert Hall
9:00 – Riva (Harbour) Front/Promenade
9:20 – Troy Preview
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