Thanks to its many former rulers (Roman, Austrian, Yugoslav, to name a few), Split is a European city unlike any other. What you get is a truly unique mix of architecture and history on every cobblestoned corner: ancient ruins, open-air flea markets, centuries-old cathedrals—it’s a city seemingly frozen in time. And just beyond you’ll find the Adriatic Sea, home to picturesque beaches and tranquil turquoise waters. Relax at Kašjuni or Bačvice Beaches or use it as a launching-off point to other nearby islands.