The Hotel Lemongarden is just a short boat ride away from Croatia’s second-largest city. A trip to Split is well worth it, as there are plenty of sights to discover here, including aUNESCO World Heritage Site.

Built as a retirement residence for the Roman Emperor Diocletian between 298 and 305 AD, the former palace is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers an area of around 30,000 square metres and comprises several buildings. These include, for example, the Cathedral of St Domnius with its octagonal dome; it was once Diocletian’s mausoleum . This cathedral is the oldest in the world. Also worth seeing are the bell tower, the palace courtyard (Peristyle), the vestibule, the cellar vaults and the palace gates.

Situated below Marjan Hill, Veli Varoš is a particularly old suburb of the city. Many of the buildings date back to the 15th century or even earlier. Anyone strolling along the gently sloping alleyways here is walking along historic paths. You pass traditional stone houses as well as the Church of St Nicholas. It is particularly old, dating back to the 9th century. From the viewing terrace, you can finally let your gaze wander far and wide; the city lies at your feet here.

For even better views, it’s well worth making your way to the Marjan Peninsula. It is home to a wooded nature reserve where around 400 protected plant species have found a home. At its highest point, Telegrin, there was once a telegraph station. On Marjan, you can visit an old Jewish cemetery, the zoological and botanical gardens, and the Oceanographic Institute. Marjan is criss-crossed by numerous walking trails and is a popular green recreational area.

Whilst the Riva promenade is one of the most famous streets of its kind in Croatia, Marmontova Ulica is another that’s well worth a visit. Here, too, you’ll find boutiques, restaurants and cafés. It’s situated right next to Matejuška Harbour, where you can watch the fishermen at work. By the way, you can buy freshly caught fish at Marmontova Square.

If you’d like to bring back a souvenir or two from your trip to Split, you’ll naturally find magnets, postcards, aprons, pictures and even mugs featuring cityscapes or the Croatian flag. However, authentic products made locally are far more typical and sustainable. Think, for example, of products made from Croatian lavender, olive oil, items crafted from Brač stone, hand-painted glass baubles, or simply pastries and sweets.