Introducing Solin (Salona)
The ruins of the ancient city of Solin (known as ‘Salona’ to the Romans), among the vineyards at the foot of mountains 5km northeast of Split, are the most interesting archaeological site in Croatia. Today surrounded by noisy highways and industry, Solina was the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia from the time Julius Caesar elevated it to the status of colony. Solin held out against the barbarians and was evacuated only in AD 614 when the inhabitants fled to Split and neighbouring islands in the face of Avar and Slav attacks.
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Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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RE: Winter visit to Croatia
by bb79 14 January 2011
If you do go to Solin (Salona) and/or Trogir a quick bit of advice on the public transport as I did this last summer. Both can be easily…
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