The statue of Marko Marulić, by Ivan Mestrovic Diocletian's Palace, Split, Croatia.
Born in the 15th Century, Marko Marulić is known as the national poet of Croatia. The statue of Marulić, by Ivan Mestrovic, stands in the Fruit Square and Diocletian's Palace. It's a remarkable piece that stands for the literary presence that is felt throughout Split. Marulić was also involved with the Humanist circle during his days and is known to have been the first to use the Croatian language. Thus, many believe that the Croatian Renaissance is owed to him. Diocletian's Palace is an ancient palace built by the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD, that today forms about half the old town and city centre of Split, in Croatia. While it is referred to as a "palace" because of its intended use as the retirement residence of Diocletian, the term can be misleading as the structure is massive and more resembles a large fortress: about half of it was for Diocletian's personal use, and the rest housed the military garrison. Diocletian built the massive palace in preparation for his retirement on 1 May 305 AD. It lies in a bay on the south side of a short peninsula running out from the Dalmatian coast, four miles from Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia. The terrain slopes gently seaward and is typical karst, consisting of low limestone ridges running east to west with marl in the clefts between them.
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