Discover Jewish History of Split
My name is Ivica, and I am a journalist, blogger, and a licensed tour guide. I was born and raised in Split, Croatia. I like to discover different layers of history of Split, and almost 2,000 years of Jewish presence in this area is one of the most fascinating. Although not of Jewish origins, I was always interested in this community's contribution to Split and its heritage. Also, one member of my broader family was awarded as the Righteous Among the Nations.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Old Split, Ulica Knezova Nelipica 1A, Split 21000 Croatia
Tour begins at Riva, waterfront promenade, next to a place where once stood city Lazaretti, quarantine and harbour complex built by Portuguese Jew Daniel Rodriga, man who turned Split into important town. It continues with the Diocletian's Palace substructures where we will find early medieval Menorah carved on its ancient walls, marking possible location of the first synagogue in Split. While walking through the Diocletian's Palace, we will visit the once Jewish Ghetto and an alley locally known as the Jewish Passage, with the 16th century Synagogue, which we will tour accompanied by members of the local Jewish community. Please note that on certain days Synagogue might be closed. At the nearby square you'll see the third oldest European bookstore founded by another important Jew Vid Morpurgo. Right in front of it is a place where Italian fascists' burned holy books and furniture from the Synagogue in 1942. Another WW2 spot will be at western part of Riva, where Nazis executed Jews and members of the resistance in 1943 and 1944. Throughout tour, you will also learn about 17 century of history of Split
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Old Jewish Cemetery, Kolombatovicevo Setaliste 1, Split 21000 Croatia
Tour ends with easy ascent to Marjan forest park, where you will see the 1573 Jewish cemetery and the most beautiful view on Split.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Split Synagogue, Zhidovski Prolaz 1, Split 21000 Croatia
The third oldest synagogue in Europe standing today
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Diocletian's Palace, Dioklecijanova ul. 1, 21000, Split, Croatia
Once retirement home of the late Roman emperor Diocletian, today a heart of Split, Croatia
Duration: 1 hour
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Duration:4 hours
Commences in:Split, Croatia
Country:Croatia
City:Split
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