Tag: history

Holidays in Trogir Croatia

By Morten Smalby

In Ciovo , Dalmatia , UNESCO

Trogir, one of our favourite towns in Croatia, is located 27km north of Split. The town’s history goes back for more than 2000 years, as the Greeks founded a colony here in 3rd century BC. Thanks to its strategic geographical position between the mainland and the Island of Ciovo, Trogir was an important spot for […]

trips

Zadar

By Morten Smalby

This year we spend our Easter holiday in north Dalmatian town Zadar, where we had 4 relaxing days by in Linda and Mario’s apartments in Zadar. For those of you who are not familiar with Zadar I woul

Split

Beaumont fountain

By Morten Smalby

Beaumont is the name which is sleeping in the heart of every person from Split. Those who remember Split from some other, nicer and happier times also knows story about Beaumont and his fountain. On t

Salona – A city in the Roman Empire.

By Morten Smalby

In Culture , Dalmatia , Split , trips

After visiting the archaeological museum, we headed on to the ruins of the roman city Salona, which is situated in the suburbs of Split on the way to Trogir. What few people know is that Salona actually was one of the major cities in the Roman Empire with a peak time population of almost 60.000, […]

Croatia , Culture , Dalmatia , Split

Split – Archaeological museum

By Morten Smalby

The Archaeological museum in Split, is for sure worthwhile visiting, the museum is situated in walking distance from the city center of Split, just follow the signs. Actually the museum is one of the

Culture , Dalmatia

Split, the city of the diocletian palace

By Morten Smalby

Split is the biggest Croatian town at the Adriatic coast. Thanks to high mountains, this area is protected from impact of continental climate. Main attrition of the city is the old heart of Split, whe