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Some cities to visit around Split What dilemma to choose only a few cities around Split to get to know them, so that the entire region of Split is wonderfully beautiful. So we chose to present briefly the cities of Solin, Salona, Trogir and Omis. We will not spend on the historical side of the city that is rich in events, but on the current side of its cities. In future issues, we will focus on these cities and other towns and villages of Dalmatia equally surprising beauty, culture and history. Solin Solin and Salona, have both a common connotation but are quite different. The town of Solin is today the guarantor of a historic and living cultural heritage and guarantee of the historical heritage of Salona. Resolutely young and growing city, taking full advantage of its proximity to Split (proximity to the sea and the road), the two cities are adjacent. Coming to Solin is coming in a quiet town where there is very live and spend holidays in a city where water is virtually present. During the summer season, under the leadership of the House of Culture of Solin, Solin is the theater for concerts and various cultural events (Ethnoambient ...) and artistic grouping different nationalities (international exhibition of caricature ...). Solin knows how to enjoy his story to highlight, playing scenes from Roman life, such as "Romance in Salona"; and organize events around the food from the Roman era. For accommodations, Solin is pretty poor in hotel, the “President Hotel” is ideal, against an offer by quite meaty on holiday with a very good value for money. Viewpoint catering, restaurants Solin are very good, "the Slap" where the specialty is grilled eel and trout and other fish specialties and the "Girasole" restaurant, which offers traditional and gourmet Croatian and Italian cooking is exceptional, all in a warm atmosphere and impeccable service. To visit the ruins of Salona, the mill Gaspic, The Parac home aquarium Split, the Roman ruins around the city... Tip: in summer, a moment of rest with a drink in the cafe of the House of Culture of Solin, you will hear only is the sound of the river Jadro; it is a moment of pure happiness ... Salona At 20 minutes walk from the center of Solin, Salona is a desert city lives. This town was completely destroyed by the barbarian invasions (circa 630). This city that was at the time the administrative center of th