SOLIN<\/p>\n
If it weren\u2019t for the inhabitants of the ancient Salona, Split-the capital and favorite city of Dalmatia wouldn\u2019t be a city at all, merely a ruin of a palace. As it came to be, the ancient Salonians, fleeing before the Avars and Slavs found refuge on the nearby islands and the Diocletian\u2019s palace. Before the invasion, Salona had been a big, bustling, cosmopolitan city, as evidenced by the remains of a number of significant buildings- the monumental amphitheater, shrines for many Roman gods and large city thermae.
\nThe famous city is today a relaxing location for a holiday. In addition to the ruins of ancient Salona, we recommend visiting Ga\u0161pine mills, a preserved mill on the river Jadro, which has been of great importance for the economy of the entire region since the early Roman times. The relaxing vicinity of the river with its lively ducks blends beautifully with the surrounding greenery of Our Lady\u2019s islet \u2013 the oldest Marian shrine in Croatia whose church keeps the inscription of queen Helen the Glorious.
\n-Try the porridge or a cake made with flour from the 300 years old Ga\u0161pine mill in whose honor Solin hosts an annual competition in preparing authentic dishes \u201cThe Solin pot\u201d on the 6th of September.
\n– \u201cRomance in Salona\u201d (from August 2nd) is a successful cultural and tourism event which revives the hedonistic spirit of the ancient Salona. Enjoy the performances of gladiators and belly dancers while tasting sweet snacks from ancient times at gastro points.
\n– Attend the \u201cCreative-interactive entrance to Salona\u201d workshop (June 15th-September 15th) wich aims to create an imaginative presentation of the cultural heritage of Solin, or the \u201cWorkshop of
\nancient mosaics\u201d (June 3-6) organized by the Art Academy of the University of Split and the Tourist Board of Solin.<\/p>\n