ceramic dishes, after which you can head down to the cathedral complex - two aisled basilicas, nearby the bapistry and the spa. We decided to continue our walk to the Kapljuč and Marusinac archeological sites. The amphitheater from the 2nd century A.D. is especially interesting, preserved in the bottom portion of the massive walls, and restored and reconstructed in recent times.
13:30 - 17:00 You can have a lunch in the "Zvonimir" or "Gašpić" restaurant, and then head off to Vranjic, a fifteen minute walk away small fishing village located on a peninsula, which, due to its beauty, is also known as "Little Venice". Do not pass up the opportunity to swim in the crystal clean sea here. Of course, if you come during the warm season. Take some time to visit the vibrant Dalmatian villages of Mravince and Kučine, which offer an
unforgettable view of the sea and the islands. In Kučine, you can hike up to the medieval church of St. Peters, and north of the church, have a look at the remains of the "Stari Grad" or "Pod Kukom" forts, which were first mentioned in 1144.
Photo: Gospin otok, location of the oldest Marian shrine in Croatia (top).
17:15 - 19:00 Definitely take a walk to Gospin otok, which houses the oldest Marian shrines in Croatia, which were also visited by Pope John Paul II. Tour the old Gradina fortress, the oddly shaped church, built above the remains from Roman times. Gašpina mlinica, one of the few preserved mills, mentioned for the first time in 1711, is located here. The hosts will be happy to show you how to grind grain, and you can also buy some, if you wish. This mill is registered in the registry of cultural monuments of the Republic of Croatia. While here, drop by the church of St. Peter and Moses, known as the "Hollow
Gospin otok is surrounded by the arms of the Jadro River, which long ago flowed a different path, and passed through the city. The people of Solin call it "Solinska Rika", and they often call it the "Croatian Jordan" for its importance and events from ancient Croatian history. The ancient Illyrians built houses on its banks, and thanks to it, the Romans built the largest city on this side of the Adriatic Sea.
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