IMG_4437 - The holes are left in the walls for nests for sparrow hawks that eat insects.
IMG_4440 - Diocletian's imperial residence overlooked the sea. The Brass Gate sea entrance now goes from this Riva promenade.
IMG_4441 - The Riva was built to this general form during the French rule in the early 1800's, with a major renovation in 2005.
IMG_4444 - Split marina
IMG_4445 - The little red "semi-submarine" has seating and windows underneath, below the surface of the water.
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IMG_4448 - The tour boat dock and the palace.
IMG_4452 - A reminder of Diocletian's original, Brass Gate sea entrance, from here in the harbour.
IMG_4453 - Model of the palace, right of centre, and nearby Split.
IMG_4456 - Yellow Spanish broom. The original Greek colony there, Spálathos, was named for it. That evolved to Split.
IMG_4459 - Our group assembling for the ferry trip to Stari Grad on Hvar Island.
IMG_4460 - In addition to architecture, this part of Croatia adopted Italian gelato as part of its Venetian connection.