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Newest Review: ... adventure into Croatia with an overnight train connection from capital Zagreb. Split is a bit cheaper than the islands and Dubrovnik but not by much, what I find attractive about it is the fact that it gently combines neat cobbled alleyways, an ancient Roman palace and cathedral, a beach and a wonderful promenade. To be honest, I save my sea time for the islands but a quick dip is still a valid cooling down option. The town square is also a very pleasant place for a photo or two, although I do find town squares have their limitations! Split is not just a tourist town and it's this which gives it a more genuine feel, with a population of... more

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Split the difference (353 words)
by - written on 21/04/09 (Very useful, 34 readings)
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Split, like just about all of Dalmatia has a history of being swapped and conquered by rival Empires - the majority of which was either the Hungarians, the Venetians and later the Austro-Hungarians before becoming Yugoslavia after World War 2. As admirable as the walled city is in Dubrovnik, for me it's also its downfall because it means that the centre is so cramped and Split's sea front gives Split a more spacious feeling. Split is often the first destination on the backpackers adventure into Croatia with an overnight train connection from capital Zagreb. Split is a bit cheaper than the islands and Dubrovnik but not by much, what I find attractive about it ... Read the complete review