SPLIT CITY SPRING STYLE

Hello readers! How have you been? I'm feeling really under the weather these days. I know it's not the virus, because you have to get tested to cross the border. I did just that because I had to come to Croatia to take care of some things. At the moment I'm in Split city, Croatia and as some of you may know it's my hometown. What a beautiful and inspiring place Split city is, full of history and culture. I blogged about it many times, so I'm sure regular readers of my blog are quite familiar with it. Halfway through this post, I'll leave you with some links with my older posts in care you want to do some research. Apart from that, this will be another outfit post. My outfit was practical and all about being comfortable for a long walk.  A white tunics (with blue details) layered under a beige maxi skirt and black heeled ankle boots. Once again, I shopped my closet. We didn't exactly do sight-seeing, we were just taking care of some paper work. However, whenever  you walk through Split, it feels like sight-seeing anyway, since there is so much history everyone around you.
THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT DOMNIUS: THE OLDEST CATHEDRAL 'TO BE USED IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM' IN THE WORLD-  Funny thing is that this cathedral was originally a mausoleum of Roman emperor Diocletian  but early Christians had other ideas.  The patron saint Domnius was one of the martyrs supposedly killed by Diocletian. Strictly speaking, the church is devoted to the Virgin Mary and the tower to saint Domnius, but people tend to call it 'saint Domnius'. The cathedral's tower  was build much later, but that is still worthy of a visit and a climb, that offers a magnificent panoramic view of the city.



PERISTYLE- THE CENTRE OF CITY LIFE-  The main square of Roman times is located immediately next to the cathedral that  started its long life as a mausoleum of emperor Diocletian.  That makes perfect sense, if you think about it. The purpose of the square was to be the centre of social and religious life. This is where the emperor Diocletian would appear before his folk to be celebrated as the living son of Jupiter. 





MORE LINKS ABOUT SPLIT CITY

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?
16. SUMMER ISN'T OVER YET IN SPLIT CITY
17. PHOTO DIARY - EN PLAIN AIR SKETCHING
18. WHY VISITING SPLIT IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA?
19. WINTER IN SPLIT CITY, CROATIA
20. MUSTARD DRESS AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUS IN SPLIT
21. TRAVEL WITH MY ART, MATEJUŠKA, SPLIT
22. SPLIT CITY CENTRE AND A MIDI DRESS
23. TRAVEL WITH MY ART, ZENTA MARINE

The main city's square- NARODNI TRG PJAZA (PEOPLE'S SQUARE)- This square was formed in the 13th century. During its long life, this square saw some changes and it even changed a few names. It started its rather long life as a square of saint Lawrence, because in the past a church devoted to this saint was located here. The main city's square  attractions include a Gothic sun clock, a Renaissance palace Karepich (Karepić) from 16 century, palace Cambi, palace Pavlovich (Pavlović),  a late Romanesque palace from Korchula's lord Ćubrian Žaninović and many other historical buildings




As always, thank you for reading and visiting! Have a nice day and take care.

Comments

  1. Anca27 May 2021 at 03:45

    Aww, the pictures are gorgeous. I'd love to visit these places. I hope you are going to feel better soon, sending virtual hugs. xx

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  2. Leone27 May 2021 at 03:55

    You are looking beautiful as always !

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  3. ellie27 May 2021 at 04:06

    I hope you feel better soon. Love the title to the post. Such beautiful streets to walk. Love the idea of the tunic and the skirt. Very pretty.

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  4. Caitlin'nMegan27 May 2021 at 04:08

    Awesome walk around Split City! Such a rich history! Beautiful skirt and boots!

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  5. The Padre27 May 2021 at 06:57

    Such Lovely Rich History - These Photos Are Amazing - It Is A Rather Difficult Feat To Capture All The Unique Colors Without Blowing Out The White Stones - Well Done - And That First Photograph Is My Favorite For Sure - Enjoy Your Weekend - Big Hugs

    Cheers

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  6. Sheila27 May 2021 at 08:22

    Wow, what a stunning place! I have to make it over to that part of the world one day.

    Love your pleated skirt - so pretty!

    Have a good week, Ivana!

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  7. Marisa Cavaleiro27 May 2021 at 10:32

    Hi
    I hope you feel better now! I loved doing this walk with you through Split with, it's a fascinating city so full of History and stories to tell! I love your pleated skirt !!
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

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  8. Polyester Princess27 May 2021 at 10:38

    Thank you for sharing these stunning photos of your hometown. I'm loving your outfit too, especially that pleated skirt. I could do with some of that sunshine, please send some of it to Belgium :-) I do hope you're feeling better in the meantime Ivana xxx

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    1. Ivana Split28 May 2021 at 23:58

      <3 Thank you Ann. I wish I could send some sunshine to you!

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  9. Jodie's Touch of Style27 May 2021 at 11:04

    It's such a beautiful city Ivana, and I really appreciate that you take us along with you. I hope you're feeling better and sending lots of healing thoughts!!
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  10. Rowena @ rolala loves27 May 2021 at 13:50

    I'm sorry to hear that you're not feeling well. It's good that it's not the virus. I hope you feel better soon and get to enjoy your time back in Split.

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  11. FashionRadi 27 May 2021 at 16:07

    Beautiful historic place! Also, love the way you styled this pleated skirt.

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  12. J.P. Alexander27 May 2021 at 17:58

    Lindo lugar y como siempre estas muy guapa y elegante. Te mando un beso

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  13. Mica27 May 2021 at 20:02

    I really like the blue and white top with the pleated skirt! :) sorry to hear you have been unwell though - it's good it's not the virus but still it's not fun being sick! Hope you are able to rest and recover :)

    Hope you are having a nice week :)

    Away From The Blue

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  14. Vix28 May 2021 at 01:11

    That first photo is incredible, worthy of a fashion magazine shot! x

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  15. Sabine Gimm28 May 2021 at 03:19

    A very nice Look Ivana. And wonderful weather. Split City seams beautuful.

    xoxo Sabine

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  16. Pablo Parra (Fungi)28 May 2021 at 03:36

    Hello Ivana, happy to see a new blog post on Moda Odaradosti!

    I am sorry to read that you felt a little bad, but I hope it is not the virus! Anyway it is always nice to come back to your beloved hometown and enjoy a few days surrounded by the things you were used to, anyway I hope you manage to fix all the duties. Good luck!

    Now talking about the place it looks really impressive! Split is on top of my bucket list and I wouldn't mind to visit the city soon! This city reminds me of those places with a deep story in every corner, really a place for exploring and get lost around the narrow alleys!

    And you picked up the perfect outfit to stroll around Split Ivana :D! I loved the combination of that skirt with the shiny boots!

    Pablo
    www.HeyFungi.com

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    1. Ivana Split2 June 2021 at 14:55

      Thank you Pablo. I have been wearing these boots a lot lately.

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  17. The Exclusive Beauty Diary28 May 2021 at 09:59

    Draga Ivana, za početak moram reći da izgledaš predivno i jako mi se sviđa tvoj outfit. Kada gledam tvoje fotografije one mi vraćaju uspomene kada sam prije nekoliko godina bila u Splitu i obilazila ista mjesta. Nažalost ove godine opet neću moći doći do Hrvatske tako da će mi tvoje fotografije i postovi biti kao mali izlet na Hrvatsku obalu.

    www.exclusivebeautydiary.com

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  18. Jo Rashi29 May 2021 at 01:40

    Lovely place and you look beautiful dear :-)
    Beauty and Fashion/Rampdiary/Glamansion

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  19. Anđela Vukčević29 May 2021 at 03:15

    Autfit je prelijep i odlično ti stoji. Split je divan grad, koji mi se mnogo dopada i nadam se da ću ga nekad posjetiti. Sjajan post. <3

    sweet-dreams-14.blogspot.com

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    1. Ivana Split2 June 2021 at 15:04

      Hvala ti Anđela. Split je stvarno divan. Ima toliko toga za vidjeti.

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  20. Klaudia Zuberska 29 May 2021 at 03:40

    Hello dear!
    you have a fantastic blog. really, the posts are interesting and inspiring.
    lovely photos. really beautiful! I like your outfit very much, this skirt is wonderful :)
    I'd like to stay in touch. Maybe you will agree to follow for follow? It would be wonderful!
    Greetings from Poland!

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  21. Rostrose29 May 2021 at 05:22

    Dearest Ivana,
    Split is absolutely worth seeing - but so are YOU! Very chic again, your outfit - and already so summery. Here it was far too cool for sleeveless clothing on most days in May ...
    Happy weekend,
    Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2021/05/winter-und-sommer-im-mai.html

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