The ACI Marina is in an amazing position close to the old town. One can walk, take a taxi or even a water taxi which regularly comes and goes from the marina Late morning after our guest’s bags were packed for their early evening departure, we all headed into the old town of SplitThe Prokurative, which is the name of the collection of neo-Renaissance buildings which surround the Republic SquareWe head along the promenadeThe Riva Promenade which dates back 1700 years, is a very popular waterfront open space and is 250 m long and 55 m wideThe Riva, which is very popular with visitors is flanked by tall palm trees, bustling cafes and many shaded benchesFrom the Riva Promenade we head through the narrow archway to the old part of the cityFruit Square is affectionally named after the women who came from surrounding villages to sell their fruit. The monument of the father of the Croatian literature, Marko Marulic stands in the centre of the popular squareRestaurants and cafes are plentiful in the old cityMost buildings in the old town are well preserved and some freshly paintedThe 15th Century Clock Tower overlooking the Pjaca or People’s SquareThe narrow alleyways of the old town are always congested with tourists during the busy seasons We pass the fish market which was nearing pack up timeWe stroll down the popular Marmont StreetA most unusual fountainWe stop for a coffee break in the Republic SquareThe octagonal Venetian Guard Tower of Fruit SquareAnother photo with the famous philosopherWe arrive at the most impressive tourist attraction of Split, the Palace of Diocletian which is overlooked by the bell tower of Saint Domnius CathedralPeristil Square, adjacent to the cathedral, was the central square of the Diocletian PalaceThe only entrance to the cathedral is off Peristil SquareThe Cathedral of Saint Domnius was consecrated at the turn of the 7th century AD and is regarded as the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world that remains in use in its original structureThe Vestibul which was built up to the beginning of the 4th century as the original part of the ancient palace. It was built as a circular grand meeting hall for very important people and was once topped with a dome 17 m high and 12 m in diameterNearby we visit several remains of the ancient palaceWe check out the narrow back streets of Split where the locals mostly liveFrom cushions on the steps in 2011 to a more upmarket bar todayWe head back towards the marina via the Riva PromenadeJohn and Mary have booked a cabin for tonight on one of the passenger ferries that sails between Croatia and ItalyWe head towards the taxi ramp to take us back to the marinaWe return to the Tangaroa in the ACI MarinaWith the very hot weather we have been experiencing we have often being using the sun shades over the cockpit of the Tangaroa to keep the boat coolerTime for John and Mary to leave and continue their holiday in ItalyRic and I decide to enjoy the beautiful evening and take the water taxi back into the old townMoored in the harbour tonight is quite a huge superyachtSafe sailing John and MaryPeople’s SquareWe check out a few of the restaurants in the old townPortofino ticked all the boxes for our choices for dinner tonightAfter a superb night we return to the marina
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