| Split in Croatia is a popular travel destination among | | | | sightseeing and indulge in a spot of people-watching |
| backpackers looking for an inexpensive trip abroad | | | | over a cup of coffee. |
| during the summer. | | | | Museums and Galleries |
| Rich in culture and featuring many historical attractions, | | | | Delve into the rich history of Split by visiting the Town |
| the sprawling port city is located on the Dalmatia coast. | | | | Museum, which explains the origins of Croatia. |
| Surrounded by beaches and mountains, it is also a | | | | Travelers walking back to their Split hostel after a visit |
| great base from which travelers can go island-hopping. | | | | to the museum may find they have gained a better |
| Busy and vibrant, there are many centrally-located Split | | | | understanding of the city's heritage. |
| hostels that backpackers can choose from. | | | | The Archaeological Museum, containing Roman and |
| Sights | | | | early Christian artifacts, also provides a fascinating |
| Backpackers can capture the charm of the city by | | | | insight into Split's past. |
| venturing out of their Split hostels and exploring the | | | | Backpackers keen to understand Split's dynamic art |
| area by foot. This can be a great way to observe the | | | | scene can take a trip to the Mestrovic Gallery. The |
| many ancient buildings and Roman ruins during breezy | | | | former home of sculptor Ivan Mestrovic, it has been |
| summer days. | | | | turned into a gallery and features many rare and |
| Sights such as the Bronze Gate, Central Piazza and | | | | famous works by the artist. |
| Peristil can all be seen as part of a walking tour or just | | | | Nightlife |
| with the aid of a map and compass. | | | | Split is well-known for its thriving nightlife. Bacvice |
| A major architectural highlight is Diocletian's Palace. | | | | beach has many clubs and bars. Live music and |
| This third-century walled structure is an impressive | | | | outdoor events including free festivals often take place |
| sight, with a vestibule, mausoleum and villa, and | | | | in Split during the summer months. |
| admission prices are very reasonable. | | | | For travelers looking for a more peaceful evening, |
| Narodni Trg is a pleasant square underneath a | | | | walk along the promenade and have a late meal at |
| Romanesque clock tower and Venetian-style city hall. | | | | one of the many traditional seafood restaurants, |
| Travelers can stop here to take a break from | | | | before returning to one of the many Split hostels. |