Private tour in Split Lea B
up to 10 people
3 hours
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Lea B.
Hello! My name is Lea, Split is my hometown and I'm a licensed tour guide for Split-Dalmatia,...
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During this tour I will tell you why the Jewish community in Split enjoyed a special status and why Split would not be the same without it! For a relatively small city with a dominantly catholic tradition, Jewish heritage in Split makes an incredibly important part of history. They had a considerable influence on the local economy - they built a free port and opened the first bookshops. The Jewish community of Split is one of the oldest in Europe. The archaeological excavation from the nearby Roman Salona prove that the Jews had lived there with the Romans before moving to Split. Those Jews were known as the Romaniote Jews. In two millennia of its existence, the Jewish community in Split faced many challenges, including the toughest: World War II. Join me on this tour and discover the third oldest Synagogue in Europe, admire one of the oldest and most beautiful Jewish cemeteries. I will share with you about many accomplishments of Jewish community members in Split!
This is a suggested itinerary. - Our tour begins at Riva, the waterfront promenade, next to a place where once stood city Lazaretti, quarantine and harbour complex built in 16th century by Portuguese Jew Daniel Rodriga, man who turned Split into important town. - It continues by examining the substructures of Diocletian's palace (UNESCO's heritage site) - We will visit Jewish ghetto and the synagogue. Please note that on certain days Synagogue might be closed. Please dress appropriately when visiting Synagogue. - Tour will end with an easy ascent (10-15 minutes from the city centre) to Marjan forest park, with 16th century Jewish cemetery and the most beautiful view on Split! This tour can be completely customized according to your wishes and needs.
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Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija, 21000 Croatia
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Usually we meet next to the bronze city model on Riva - the waterfront. Address is Obala hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 23, Split. I can pick you up from your accommodation if it is close to the old historical centre of Split, or organize pick up with a car if it is further away, for an additional cost.
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Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
View Pricing Details
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