SUMMER ISN'T OVER YET IN SPLIT CITY (CROATIA)

Summer isn't over yet. Not in Split city. The temperatures are still high and the sun is shining. Let me take you around and show you what this beautiful Croatian coastal city has to offer. If you're planning on visiting Croatia, right now is the perfect time to get that summer feel. I love exploring Split city on foot ( I already explained why it is a good idea to explore Split on foot in this post).  You know, I was always aware that Split is a  truly unique place, even when it wasn't as popular as it is today. I used to walk everywhere when I lived here! I'm a big believer in getting to know a city on foot. You can never know a town until you explore its every corner on foot. I have more posts about Split scheduled and many more stories to tell. Some places we carry in our hearths, and our proximity to them is of little importance. I'm fortunate to have been able to make the most of my time spent in Split. My visits to Split have been short but sweet. I don't have much time on my hands these days, so I always try to make the most of free time when I have it. 




THE STORY OF AN OUTFIT- A FLORAL DRESS THAT I WORE MANY MANY TIMES

I have been trying to maximize the clothes I have in an effort to make my fashion choices more sustainable. For my stroll around Split city, I wore a floral dress I have had for ages (I wore it previously here, here, here, here , here , here , here , here ) a blue bag that I wore just as much (here, here and here) and a pair of sandals I must have worn a hundred times (most recently here). In addition, I wore a beautiful vintage mesh vest. I had to take it off because it was too hot, but I definitely plan to wear it again and let you have a closer look. Once it cools down a bit, I will be happy to wear this vest. That would be the story of this outfit. One of the things I love about having a fashion blog is that it is really helpful when it comes to maximizing our wardrobe. 





AN ANCIENT ROMAN PALACE PEOPLE ACTUALLY LIVE IN 
What makes the historical centre of Split special is the fact that the 'old part of the city' is placed within preserved walls of a ancient palace. The walls are still standing and they are quite pretty to glance at and all. A city build by a Roman emperor Diocletian, the only Roman emperor to ever willingly abdicate so that he could come and live the rest of his days here. What a way to retire, right? Split started its life as a summer palace to a Roman Emperor Diocletian and since then it has been growing in size and importance. While we credit the Romans with urbanizing Split, its history predates the Romans. Split  was actually inhabited even before the ancient Romans set foot here and might be Greek in origin. Before  the Greeks, there were other inhabitants and tribes.  Everything is ancient in these part, isn't it?

Split really has some really great historical sites and in that sense it is very Mediterranean. Indeed, what is fantastic about the Mediterranean area is that you  can often not only see the past with your own eyes, you can touch and smell it as well. If that's not potentially educational, I don't know what is. Another thing that I love about visiting this Roman palace that is also an old centre of Split city is the fact that you never know what you might see. We saw two weddings while we strolled the old city. The guests at one of those weddings got a little too carried away with pyrotechnics, I would say. The city cathedral looked a bit like a football stadium at one point, but it is hard to blame the weddings guests for celebrating. 
READ ABOUT MY PREVIOUS VISITS TO SPLIT CITY:
I wrote about Split city many times, so for those of you who would like to know a bit more about this city, feel free to check the links bellow. 

1. A SHORT VISIT TO SPLIT CITY, WHAT TO DO AND WHERE TO DINE?
2. HOW TO FIND PHOTO WORTHY LOCATIONS IN SPLIT CITY?
3. VISITING SPLIT CITY IN WINTER TIME
4. A FLORAL DRESS FOR SIGHTSEEING SPLIT CITY
5. RESTAURANT ASIA, SPLIT CITY 
6. WHAT TO DO IN SPLIT CITY IN AUTUMN?
7. FEMININE STYLING & SUNSET IN SPLIT CITY
8. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SPLIT CITY
9. IS SPRING A GOOD TIME TO VISIT SPLIT CITY?
10. STROLLING SPLIT 3
11. WHERE THE SEA IS CRYSTAL CLEAR...
12. STREET STYLE PHOTOGRAPHY SPLIT
13. SUNSET IN SPLIT CITY
14. WHAT TO WEAR FOR SIGHTSEEING SPLIT CITY?
15. IS DOMINUS CATHEDRAL TOWER WORTH THE CLIMB?


One of the things I would definitely recommend is visiting the main city theatre. They have some amazing performances year around. I love this theatre and I especially enjoy their classical musical and opera performances. Opera, play or ballet, whatever is your preference, you will find something worth seeing. Another things I love to do when I'm in Split is to check out new cafes, restaurants and street art. Split is my hometown, but I as I don't live there anymore, it always seems to me that I'm missing on something. I always find something new to admire with my every visit. I suppose that's one advantage of not living in a certain place, you get to see it with fresh eyes. 




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Comments

  1. Zuba17 September 2019 at 13:23

    Odlična ti je haljina!
    Ljeto uopće nije prošlo, i ja se kuham. Zapravo čekam da dođe Miholjsko ljeto, a dotada sam u ljetnim kombinacijama, haljine i komarci :D

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    1. Ivana Split17 September 2019 at 13:39

      ovdje u Mostaru je katastrofalno vruće, ali dobro neću kukati ima i ljeto svojih prednosti, danas mi je baš bilo dobro čitati knjigu na balkanu popodne.:)

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  2. Mica17 September 2019 at 15:36

    Your dress is so beautiful! it's nice it's still summer-like weather for you so you could give it another wear without the layers! :)

    It's summer-like here even though it's spring, they say it may cool down later in the week, but it's very strange it being so warm so early!

    Hope that your week is off to a good start :)

    Away From Blue

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    1. Ivana Split17 September 2019 at 23:44

      here it should also cool down, but for now it is still very warm.

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  3. Sheila17 September 2019 at 17:44

    That looks like such a cool town! I love all the history. Lovely dress, Ivana!

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  4. Evi Erlinda17 September 2019 at 18:08

    Love your floral dress! You look fantastic.
    Ivana, Split City is beautiful, and I have dream to visit Croatia someday :)

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  5. Pilar17 September 2019 at 19:18

    Your dress is so pretty Ivana! Love the floral print!

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  6. Vix17 September 2019 at 23:42

    Your dress is lovely, I do like a dark floral. In the 1980s my Mum had the identical waistcoat (vest!) to the one you have!
    Split looks gorgeous, one day I'll visit! x

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    1. Ivana Split18 September 2019 at 00:06

      Thank you. I think this one is from the eighties too, I found it in my mother's closet.

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  7. Selvaggia Capizzi18 September 2019 at 00:23

    che carino questo vestito hai fatto bene a usarlo nuovamente, a split voglio venire anche iooo!
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  8. A TRENDY LIFE18 September 2019 at 00:55

    Nice dress and city!
    Enjoy it!

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  9. Minhal Taher18 September 2019 at 02:37

    Summer still isn't over where I live either. And I just hate it. Can't wait for the fall season. Its my favourite. Also your dress is so lovely.

    https://lifewithmins.blogspot.com/

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  10. Silvia Negretti18 September 2019 at 06:39

    Spit sembra una città davvero interessante e sicuramente da visitare!
    Carinissimo il tuo look, quel vestitino a fiori è il prefetto compromesso tra la vivacità dell'estate e i toni che si vanno facendo un pò più scuri con l'arrivo dell'autunno!
    Senza contare che ti sta a pennello, sei davvero molto molto carina! :)
    Baci!
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  11. Jodie's Touch of Style18 September 2019 at 10:22

    I feel exactly the same way Ivana. Exploring by foot gives you such a different perspective of a place. And you always give such great lessons about your area and where you go visit.
    I love that you are wearing your items over and over. That's real life, I think!!
    XOOX
    Jodie

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  12. Polyester Princess18 September 2019 at 11:15

    What an amazing city your hometown is. I'm particularly enamoured by the fac that the old part of the city is within the preserved walls of a Roman palace. The theatre and all the amazing street art is pretty exciting as well. I'm loving your dress, which I think is a style and print which will never go out of fashion. Enjoy the rest of your week, Ivana! xxx

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  13. Pablo Parra (Fungi)22 September 2019 at 06:21

    Oooh I definitely want to visit Croatia, it is on my bucket list but unfortunately money isn't enough sometimes haha, but hopefully I have the chance to go very soon :D

    It definitely feels like the scenario of an epic movie, and it seems that the options are endless in Split! And I agree with you, I love to visit European cities by foot, actually is the best way to discover them right ? :)

    Great OOTD decision, you look great in florals!

    Pablo
    www.heyfungi.com

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