Exactly 1700 years ago, the Roman Emperor Diocletian began building his spectacular palace, where he spent the final years of his life.Today, the Peristyle - the emperor;s square captures perfectly the essence of the Diocletians Palace. It is hang-out spot for the citys youth. Its character is a mixture of living history as well as modern culture. The Palace has molded the personality of down town Split, where most of the city;s significant historical building are found as well as its most successful businesses or shops and cafes are located. Diocletian;s Palace is one of the most unique architectural and cultural construct in Europe. Thus, its historical and cultural significance far transcends its local importance due to its extraordinary level of preservation. Dalmatian cusine in Split restaurants is one of the most healthiest in the WorldQuality and fresh sea fish, shells or meat specialities combined with fresh vegetables. Add on top popular Mediteranean wines like merlot, cabarnet, plavac, dingac, postup and quality white wines like malvazija, posip, pinot, vugava i kujundzusa combined with Dalmatian music and you tasted Dalmatia.Traditional events15. Jul. - 15. Oct -Split summer festival - international theateral festival, Marulicevi days – festival of croatian drama and author theater, International flower fair, festival of dalmatian songs - Omis, Alka Sinj- The Sinjska Alka, a knights tournament in Sinj<The Sinjska Alka is a chivalric tournament that takes place annually in mid-August, as it has since 1717, in the town of Sinj, in the Cetinska krajina region.