CROATIA
Day 4 Tour
17 Oct 2015
Zadar – Trogir – Salona – Split
The tour
route today was on the east coast of Croatia along the Adriatic Sea. Croatia
used to be part of Yugoslavia and became independence in 1991. Tourism is a
major industry in Croatia with its rich European history, beautiful coast and
Mediterranean climate.
Our first
stop was an hour drive south to the town of Sibenik. This part of the coast was
unpopulated with crystal clean water is suitable for oyster cultivation.
View from tour bus along
the coast
From Sibenik
we drove to Trogir. Trogir is a town on
the central Adriatic coast and is a well preserved old town known for its mix
of Renaissance and Roman architecture. The 13th century Cathedral of
St. Lawrence offers sweeping views from the Bell Tower. Parts of the medieval
city walls remain intact and are a tourist draw.
The main tourist attractions in Trogir are City Square, Clock Tower, Cipiko Palace and St. Lawrence Cathedral.
The Palace, Cathedral and the Clock Tower
Salona
This is an
ancient Roman city and was the capital of Dalmatia. Today the Salona ruins are
a tourist attraction. One of the most interesting monuments is the ancient
amphitheater.
Split
Is the
second largest city in Croatia, is a mix of modern life and ancient history
dated back to the Roman Empire. It has a bustling waterfront and seafood
restaurants.
The old
town of Split is a maze of streets and cobblestoned lanes around Diocletian’s Palace.
People Square is the heart of Old Town.
The
romantic Bay of Aspalathos
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