06/06/2026
The city of Split, Croatia is on the coast and has had different cultural influences as contrasted to Zagreb. Split is on the coast and is built around Diocletian's Palace. It was a Roman military encampment and residence of Emperor Diocletian who was the last emperor to persecute Christians, and also had the honor of dying of natural causes. When he retired the palace was built. He was originally from the area something I have in common with the emperor. I was born there ages ago.
The bell tower of the Cathedral of St Domnius can be seen in the distance in the photo of the port. It was erected between 12th-16th centuries. The church was once the mausoleum of Emperor Diocletian. Now it dedicated to Saint Domnius, a bishop, who was one of Diocletian's victims. The Peristyle is next to the church. The architecture of the old is blended with the new. Diocletian's palace was built between 298-302 AD.