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Controversies behind Split and Croatia-Anthropologist guide
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44 Ratings
Split
Uncover the controversies and contested history of Split and Croatia on this engaging tour. Explore taboo topics and gain a deep understanding of the area's social processes.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Palazzo di Diocleziano - This tour will cover most of the Split’s centre main locations, with the story to be told from the perspective of most controversive historical and modern issues of the area. The Diocletian palace is so fascinated site, that was contested issue of the locals for every historical period.
- Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda - Riva, traditional promenade of mediterranean towns, is the place where most of the public life happens and location where important historical events took place.
- Trg Braće Radić - The old Venetian square is a great place to tell the stories of turbulent historical times when Split was the last frontier fighting the Ottomans. To tell the stories how that period is perceived nowadays and why those times still shape today’s politics and local identity, this is the perfect location.
- Narodni trg - When we walk over the mentioned square, it is less know fact that under our feet there are human remains since the location used to be ancient graveyard. Some amazing events happend later on at this location, but also some of the infamous events.
- Šperun ulica - One of the most famous Split’s neighbourhoods is located here. While it is the most popular location for tourist stay in Split, not many of them knows the story behind the neighbourhood.
- Trg Franje Tuđmana - The square is named after the first croatia president. By mentioning him, the story takes us to turbulent times at the end of the 20th century, the century that is probably the hardest history lesson in croatian schools, with many issues that still divide the croatian society.
- Matejuška - This is the location where our tour ends. From there we see the most famous view od Split and is chosen to be the spot where we will tell the final words of the tour and to give insight to the modern Split.
What's Included
- Audio-visual material on tablet
Additional Information
This excursion is customized to cater to those intrigued by the debated history and current conflicts in the region. It emphasizes historical and current controversial topics, with a unique focus that diverges from traditional tour storytelling to a more ‘plain speaking’ methodology. While the tour concentrates predominantly on this specialized knowledge, it encompasses key sites and landmarks at the heart of Split, making it suitable for newcomers to Split and those wishing to widen their local experience. By partaking in this tour, you can integrate all your interests into one journey as it rejects the concept of sticking to a singular theme. It fuses tales about politics and geopolitics, religion, identity, population, sexuality, history, and economics. The comprehensive narrative interlinks the region’s past and present, offering an in-depth understanding of the continuing societal trends.
Location
Ul. kralja Tomislava 12
Ulica kralja Tomislava
On the mentioned address there is a big park, in the middle of the park there is the big fountain and we meet next to it.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Tylerfu9188ju
Nov 5, 2023
Insightful and Thought Provoking Split Tour - This tour is a MUST DO for anyone interested in the history, culture, politics, and modern day complexities of Split and Croatia. We have done countless tours in Europe and this was hands down the best one we’ve ever done. Marin was incredibly knowledgeable and gave a thought provoking tour that connected the past to the present while seeing the major sights in downtown Split.
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Laura_b
Oct 18, 2023
Excellent Tour through Split - This was a fabulous tour. The guide was entertaining and very knowledgeable. We were never bored or felt the pace was too fast or too slow— it really was a perfect tour!
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Adrianhk3331rk
Sep 13, 2023
Insightful and thought provoking - Fantastic! - This walking tour was recommended by my son, who was recommended by friends of his, and I can see why!. Marin took us an amazing journey through the Diocletian palace contexting the complex social and political history of Croatia. Thoroughly recommended!
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Sharon_a
Sep 10, 2023
The buildings of Split now have historical and cultural significance - An excellent tour with a passionate guide. He was personable and friendly and tried to find shade for us as much as possible. His information on the history and culture of the region was extensive. I would recommend this tour for anyone interested in the past and current history of the area. It was a walking tour and some of our group of 10 found standing while listening to his information tiring but that was to be expected on this type of tour. The buildings and squares of Split have so much more meaning now that we have the historical background. Some aspects of the city, such as the Jewish ghetto, we would have missed out on without this tour.
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365theal
Sep 8, 2023
Recommended! - The guide was able to tell a fascinating background story from the past to the present Split and Croatia!
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867lynnk
Aug 31, 2023
Very highly recommend this insightful and thought provoking tour! - Wonderful insightful tour. We had heard about it and felt it would be a great addition to our experience in Croatia - and it was. We did more traditional walking tours in 2 cities in Croatia (one was in Split, the day before this tour) that mostly focused on history - which is, of course interesting. But this tour offered so much more. It did include all the historical highlights - but it tied that history into the Croatia of the two World War eras, into Croatia's time as part of communist Yugoslavia, and the war with Serbia and post-independence (the Homeland War and following), up to the present. It met all our high expecations and we very highly recommend it!
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Kelsey_e
Aug 31, 2023
Great tour! - Marin was an exceptional guide. He kept our attention with interesting facts and funny little quips. He’s a teacher and it seems like he really loves what he does and brings that perspective into this tour. Would absolutely recommend.
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Nathaniels928
Aug 28, 2023
Fascinating Tour - Marin's tour was my favourite thing I did in Split! An excellent tour all round which filled a gap in my political and sociocultural knowledge of the region. Marin answered questions throughout and was extremely knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone who is interested in how cities and nations develop an identity
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Y1493filaurenm
Jul 4, 2023
‘Controversies of Split’ Tour: A crash course in the histories informing (and dividing) Croatians today (Don’t miss it!) - Go beyond the standard tourist’s experience and get a thoroughly enjoyable & engaging take on Croatia and Split. Taboo topics and issues from the past inform and haunt all modern societies, and Marin gives a great perspective on the ways Croatia grapples with its histories, how it defines its present form, and what it needs to do to move forward.
On the one hand, you’ll get a crash course in Croatia’s history guided by landmarks of Split’s old town. But this alternative tour also dives into the layers of people, histories, and conflicts in the area, and really gets into what (and who) Croatia really is today. Such an amazing tour with Marin — an engaging, passionate, and considerate guy: clearly well studied in the history and present of the region with the enthusiasm of true passion (and the skillful methods of a high school teacher!) He’s ready to take on any and all questions and opinions, and fill the gaps in your understanding of the region. You seriously don’t want to miss this!
(As of July 23, they’re on instagram and facebook to book!)
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Robyn_z
Jun 22, 2023
Great informative tour,... - Great informative tour, presented with humour, and a balance of ideas about the history of Split. A tour not about the buildings we saw, but about the influences that have shaped Split from ancient to modern times. Really interesting!
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