SPLIT – Special, Unique & Exclusive Locations
Restaurants
City center restaurants located in the city center are very true to ambiance with stone interiors often confused with the Doicletian’s Palace! The menus tend to be a mix between Croatian and Italian cuisine featuring a combination of both modern and rustic.
Traditional– Restaurants encompassing a range of Croatian cuisine with rich, traditional, old fashioned homemade meals. Bolster the traditional feeling by adding a typical Dalmatian Trio singing songs and playing guitars and mandolins or traditional Dalmatian ”Klapa” singing ”a capella“ and experience all that is Croatia.
Modern/Chic – Restaurants with a touch of class with an elegant and modern décor backed by some cool tunes to set the atmosphere…With a cuisine that encompasses all of the Mediterranean’s charm and a wine list to impress, those restaurants will certainly provide memerable experiences.
Historical Venues
Split, a 1700 year old city by the sea where the Roman Emperor Diocletian built his palace – today a UNESCO World Heritage site offers you numerous historical venues that can be used for various Events.
Palaces – The Unique Split center , has risen on the foundation of the summer villa of the Emperor Diocletian built in 305. Although 17 centuries of undisturbed life within the walls has resulted in many special works such as the Emperor’s mausoleum and the cathedral of St. Duje. Gala dinners, tastings, concerts or just a meeting with „the emperor“ can all be arranged withing the Diocletian’s Palace.
Villas – Enjoy a private dinner in the Villa of former Yugoslav President Tito. The Villa, which has recently been renovated, is situated on the sea, in a private bay, featureas a luxuirious terrace and unforgettable views. Do not miss the sunset or a gala dinner on the terrace of this presidential Villa.
Museums- Split has a long tradition of collecting and caring for monuments. This interest appeared as early as the Renaissance. Be a part of the cultural heritage of Split by enjoying an evening in one of many venues around the city. The City Museum of Split for example is located in the northeastern part of Diocletian’s palace, within the complex of Medieval buildinqs at whose center is the Gothic palace of the Papalic family designed and built by the native master Juraj of Dalmatia and his stonecarvers and builders circle. Beautifully excuted are the courtyard with its richly decorated portal and loggia, the first floor hall with its lavish four-light, two-light and one-light windows and with the well preserved wooden ceiling.
Open Air Venues – Many squares in Split atract tourists from all over the world. Enjoy drinks on Peristil square, tasting on Vestibul square or gala dinner on the famous square in the middle of the city of Split – Prokurative, officially the Republic Square. Located along the western walls of Diocletian’s Palace Prokurative are the square with neo-Renaissance buildings and overlooking the sea. In the summer months parts of the Split summer festival, concerts and shows take place there.
Other Locations
Galleries – Because of its location and Mediterranean way of life, Split was an interesting point for many artists. Works of art are covering the period from 14 century to the present days and giving an overview of all the major artistic trends in this area. Among them the most significant is Mestrovic gallery with its multifunctional sea view garden that can be used for cocktails, catered dinner or other events.
Lounge Bars – Presentations, celebrations, regular or gala dinner, after party, cocktail trainings… are just a short list of possibilities in various bars and clubs in Split.
Ship Venues
A Modern Event boat like the Sea Star, as well as historic replicas, yachts and traditional dalmatian wooden boats are all perfect ways for groups to enjoy the Adriatic Sea. With the nearby islands groups can sail off to the Islands and explore or enjoy a cocktail cruise or dinner while sailing past the Old City of Split.
