Esther's photos with the keyword: Split

Corinthian column (Explored)

26 May 2012 270
The Cathedral of St. Domnius in Split, Croatia was built over a 3rd Century Imperial Roman mausoleum. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary while the bell tower, built around 1100, is dedicated to Saint Duje, 3rd century Bishop of Salona, capital of the province of Dalmatia, who was martyred by emperor Diocletian. AIMG_4322

Waiting for the ferry

15 May 2012 262
Two backpackers and their dog wait for the public ferry in Split, Croatia in view of the yachts and luxury cruise ships. AIMG_4231

Amid the flowers

02 Jun 2012 214
Split, Croatia is one of the oldest cities in Dalmatian Coast. In the 6th century BC, the Greek colony of Aspálathos was founded and Roman emperor Diocletian built his palace here in AD 305. AIMG_4363

Elephant on the roof

22 May 2012 1 2 289
As I was returning to Split, Croatia from the town of Trogir by bus, I saw this odd white elephant perched on the green building. I have no Idea why it was there, but it certainly is unusual. AIMG_4307

Basement Stonework

24 May 2012 260
Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia was built by Roman emperor Diocletian at the beginning of the 4th Century as a retirement home. The Romans eventually abandonned the palace and in the 7th century, local residents occupied it to escape from the barbarians. It has remained occupied since then. The enormous basement filled with trash until it was excavated in the middle of the 20th Century to reveal amazingly thick walls and vaulted ceilings. AIMG_4317

Entering Split

15 May 2012 224
Split, Croatia is one of the oldest cities in Dalmatian Coast. In the 6th century BC, the Greek colony of Aspálathos was founded and Roman emperor Diocletian built his palace here in AD 305. AIMG_4228

Guardian lion

26 May 2012 343
The Cathedral of St. Domnius in Split, Croatia was built over a 3rd Century Imperial Roman mausoleum. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary while the bell tower, built around 1100, is dedicated to Saint Duje, 3rd century Bishop of Salona, capital of the province of Dalmatia, who was martyred by emperor Diocletian. AIMG_4323

Ancient arch in the basement

24 May 2012 264
Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia was built by Roman emperor Diocletian at the beginning of the 4th Century as a retirement home. The Romans eventually abandonned the palace and in the 7th century, local residents occupied it to escape from the barbarians. It has remained occupied since then. The enormous basement filled with trash until it was excavated in the middle of the 20th Century to reveal amazingly thick walls and vaulted ceilings. AIMG_4321

Laundry of the world (Explored)

02 Jun 2012 203
Split, Croatia is one of the oldest cities in Dalmatian Coast. In the 6th century BC, the Greek colony of Aspálathos was founded and Roman emperor Diocletian built his palace here in AD 305. AIMG_4339

Roman construction (Explored)

03 Jun 2012 240
Split, Croatia is one of the oldest cities in Dalmatian Coast. In the 6th century BC, the Greek colony of Aspálathos was founded and Roman emperor Diocletian built his palace here in AD 305. One of many walls in the city that show the mixture of building materials and eras of construction. AIMG_4378

Leaving Split

04 Jun 2012 1 244
Split, Croatia is one of the oldest cities in Dalmatian Coast. In the 6th century BC, the Greek colony of Aspálathos was founded and Roman emperor Diocletian built his palace here in AD 305. AIMG_4387