ancient ruins
Diocletian's Palace
A sprawling 4th-century Roman emperor's palace forming the living heart of Split's old town, a UNESCO site unlike any other.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Vranjic
Split-Dalmatia, Croatia · Europe
About Vranjic
Vranjic works well as a base: 5 minutes from Split, 22km from Adriatic Highway (D8 / Jadranska magistrala).
Vranjic is in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, with about 1,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Split, about 4 km away.
Vranjic (Croatian pronunciation: [ʋrâɲit͡s]) is a village north of Split, near the mouth of Jadro River, administratively located in the Town of Solin. Because of its beauty it was nicknamed "Little Venice". The church of Saint Martin, the pope, is a place of cultural heritage, with sacred folk music performersRead more
Crkveni pjevači župe sv. Martina - Vranjic.
Vranjic is the birthplace of one of the greatest archaeologists for early Christianity – Don Frane Bulić. Klapa Hurania (Latin name for Vranjic) also comes from the village. There is a small rustic villa there, leading people to believe that Vranjic was a vacation destination for rich Salonitan citizens (Salona – Colonia Martia of Iulius Caesar, the present-day town of Solin).
As of 2011 census, Vranjic has a population of 1,110.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Vranjic?
Within an hour or so of Vranjic: Diocletian's Palace (4 km), Dalmatian Coast Road (4 km), Diocletian's Palace Cellars, Split (Daenerys' throne room) (4 km), Klis Fortress (Meereen) (5 km).
Are there any good drives near Vranjic?
The nearest famous roads are Dalmatian Coast Road, Adriatic Highway (D8 / Jadranska magistrala) and Biokovo Road to Sveti Jure.
Where is Vranjic?
Vranjic is in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, about 4 km from Split.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,064
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Croatia
- Region
- Split-Dalmatia
- Timezone
- Europe/Zagreb
- Coordinates
- 43.5333, 16.4667
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Croatia
HAK roadside assistance: 1987.
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Worth the detour from Vranjic
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
Dalmatian Coast Road
A gorgeous Adriatic coastal highway running through Croatia past walled cities, islands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
4 km · about 5 min drive
film location
Diocletian's Palace Cellars, Split (Daenerys' throne room)
The Roman substructures under Split's old town were Daenerys' dragon vaults and Meereen's throne room.
4 km · about 5 min drive
film location
Klis Fortress (Meereen)
The hilltop fortress above Split stood in for the slaver city of Meereen; the view over the Dalmatian coast alone justifies the drive.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Trogir
A perfectly preserved UNESCO Romanesque-Gothic island town connected to the mainland by bridges, packed with medieval architecture.
17 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
Adriatic Highway (D8 / Jadranska magistrala)
The Croatian coast road from Rijeka to Dubrovnik, hundreds of kilometres of sea, islands and karst cliffs.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Vidova Gora
At 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.
31 km · about 35 min drive
beach
Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn)
A distinctive V-shaped pebble spit on Brač island that shifts shape with the wind and currents.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Vranjic
- Right hereDalmatian Coast RoadA gorgeous Adriatic coastal highway running through Croatia past walled cities, islands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
- 22 kmAdriatic Highway (D8 / Jadranska magistrala)The Croatian coast road from Rijeka to Dubrovnik, hundreds of kilometres of sea, islands and karst cliffs.
- 31 kmVidova GoraAt 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.
- 52 kmBiokovo Road to Sveti JureCroatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
Driving in Croatia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.52/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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