SPLIT CELEBRATES "SVETI DUJE".

People enjoying Split's promenade full of vendors and celebrations

The middle statue, a miniature version of one of Split's landmarks - Grgur Ninski

The celebration starting early Monday morning

Local honey for sample & sale

Tourists exploring the kiosks

Souvenirs hand-made by the locals 

Local jams and marmalade for sample & sale

Kiosks for kids!

Flavours of Split for sample & sale

Flower stands at the promenade

Local bands provided free entertainment

A square within the old city walls

Crowds taking in the sights, smells and tastes

Statues reminding everyone of Split's long history and roots

The sunshine beaming down on the buzzing crowds

Local handmade souvenirs

Monday May 7th is an important day in Split - the celebration of  Saint Domnius (Sveti Duje). As you might recall from a post a few days back, St. Duje is the protector of the town of Split!  On this day, May 7th, Split celebrates 1700 years of life; 1700 years from the start of the town, the day Diocletian built his palace.  

Today we've shared updated pictures from Monday's celebration.  

The weather, entertainment & vendors did not disappoint this year with people flocking down to the promenade to take part in this year's celebration.  With local flavours of honey, jams, marmalade and freshly prepared foods to local landmarks made in consumer-friendly form (like Grgur Ninski picture above) to local sounds of various musicians & bands entertaining the crowds.  What more can one ask for on a sunny Monday on the Adriatic Coast?

xo