Split is an exuberant city full of life, where ancient history is not in a museum, but forms the streets and squares of your daily life. Its heart is the extraordinary Diocletian's Palace, a vast 4th-century Roman complex that is today a labyrinth of bars, restaurants, shops and apartments. At its feet stretches the Riva, an elegant promenade lined with palm trees and cafes that is the social soul of the city. As the gateway to the Dalmatian Islands, with the green Mount Marjan as a backdrop and a vibrant local culture defined by 'fjaka' (the art of relaxation), Split is a perfect blend of monumental heritage and Mediterranean hedonism.