Photo Essay: Indian Summer in Dalmatian capital of Split, Croatia Special

After years of being known as 'the Gateway to the Dalmatian islands', the city of Split has transformed itself into one of the hottest destinations in Europe. As previously reported on Digital Journal, the official 2014 figures confirm the city as Croatia's rising tourism star, and the season continues well into late October. With a combination of heritage, beach, gastronomy, culture and spectacular views, and aided by some stunning autumn weather, the city's impressive season continued into October, with tourists continuing to arrive, and Digital Journal spent the day investigating Split's Indian Summer on October 19, 2014. In pictures:

Autumn view from Marjan toward Čiovo

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Roman aquaduct, accessible by easy bicycle ride

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Daily schedule, Split style - wine bar & restaurant Bokeria

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Sailing is one of the main sporting activities in Split this time of year, even with cruisers along the route

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Saint Jerome hermits' caves on Marjan

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Ivan Meštrović Gallery, the most popular museum in Split

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Horizon with islands, from Marjan

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Panorama of Split city port, from Marjan

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Wind Compass, work by Croatian sculptor Jagoda Buić, on Zapadna obala

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Agava flowers on Marjan, flourishing once in 18 years, and after that the whole plant dies

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Marjan's top, with cross

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Saint Jerome church on Marjan

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Asian tourists around Peristil

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Mass-excercise on Marjan

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Fruit square, one of the prettiest in Split, with Venitian tower and statue of Marko Marulić, father of Croatian literature, by Ivan Meštrović

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Pomegranates in Split Green market

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Christmas decoration in City Center One, with kids in short sleeves

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Bačvice beach packed on Sunday, October 19

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Bačvice beach packed on Sunday, October 19

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Kašjuni cove and beach, from Saint Jerome church on Marjan

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Four cruisers in city port

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Nadalina chocolates, one of the main local products targeted by Asian tourists

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No matter what is the weather Split panorama looks impressive

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Tourists discover Marjan walking paths

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Peristil is the most popular point in Diocletian's Palace

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Split fish market, colours and flavours of the Mediterranean

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