Guidebook for Solin

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The Happy Town on the Jadro River Solin, one of the oldest towns in Croatia, is proudly known as The Happy Town by the Jadro River due to the standard of living and growth it offers to its inhabitants. According to the census, the town of Solin is the youngest in Croatia, with an average age of 34.3 years and vitality index of 2.4, which greatly contributes to the title attributed to Solin in recent years - a Family Friendly Town. In addition to the marked population growth recorded in Solin for a number of years, a large number of young families reside in the town area, which is why the town's authorities have aimed to adopt policies to help the underprivileged and a more open approach towards the young population. They have also tried their best to provide a comfortable living standard, through a number of diverse and quality welfare, social and municipal services. These are only some of the reasons why the committee for the selection of the Local Family-Friendly Community has credited Solin with this extremely valuable recognition. Solin has been recognized as the pioneer of many ideas, programs and projects for helping families within the Split-Dalmatia County. Considerable funds have been invested in the fit-out and furnishing of premises where experts from various fields consult and provide therapy to families in crises, as well as run prevention programs for the youth. One of such institution is the Centre for Children, Youth and Family which was born as a result of work and cooperation between the town and the Crime Prevention Committee. The aim of the Centre is to develop, implement and coordinate various programs and activities intended for children, youth, future and current parents and all family members. Alongside counseling services, the Centre offers a Social Skills Workshop which is aimed at primary school children. A safe town to live in - Crime Prevention Committee The motto "Working together for Solin – a town to grow up safely in", brings together partners from the ranks of local authorities, educational institutions, the Social Welfare Centre, local police station, church, non-government organizations, the local court, media and the townsfolk who actively participate in ensuring their community is safe. Together they work with the Crime Prevention Committee to assist Croatia's 'youngest' town. The purpose of this partnership is to recognize and prevent safety issues from developing in the living and working environment. The efforts of the town have been recognized with membership in the European Forum for Urban Security ( www.efus.eu ), alongside participation at a number of notable expert conferences since 2007. Other recognition includes the award for "Family Friendly Town 2009," awarded by the Ministry for Family, Veterans' Affairs and Intergenerational Solidarity and a letter of thanks from the Split-Dalmatia Police Department which was handed to the Mayor at the Police Day ceremony in 2010. Consistency and responsibility are what characterizes the work of the partners of the Crime Prevention Committee in the town of Solin, and safety is an important condition for a high standard of living, representing a key ingredient for growth in the tourism industry.

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Solin

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The Happy Town on the Jadro River Solin, one of the oldest towns in Croatia, is proudly known as The Happy Town by the Jadro River due to the standard of living and growth it offers to its inhabitants. According to the census, the town of Solin is the youngest in Croatia, with an average age of 34.3 years and vitality index of 2.4, which greatly contributes to the title attributed to Solin in recent years - a Family Friendly Town. In addition to the marked population growth recorded in Solin for a number of years, a large number of young families reside in the town area, which is why the town's authorities have aimed to adopt policies to help the underprivileged and a more open approach towards the young population. They have also tried their best to provide a comfortable living standard, through a number of diverse and quality welfare, social and municipal services. These are only some of the reasons why the committee for the selection of the Local Family-Friendly Community has credited Solin with this extremely valuable recognition. Solin has been recognized as the pioneer of many ideas, programs and projects for helping families within the Split-Dalmatia County. Considerable funds have been invested in the fit-out and furnishing of premises where experts from various fields consult and provide therapy to families in crises, as well as run prevention programs for the youth. One of such institution is the Centre for Children, Youth and Family which was born as a result of work and cooperation between the town and the Crime Prevention Committee. The aim of the Centre is to develop, implement and coordinate various programs and activities intended for children, youth, future and current parents and all family members. Alongside counseling services, the Centre offers a Social Skills Workshop which is aimed at primary school children. A safe town to live in - Crime Prevention Committee The motto "Working together for Solin – a town to grow up safely in", brings together partners from the ranks of local authorities, educational institutions, the Social Welfare Centre, local police station, church, non-government organizations, the local court, media and the townsfolk who actively participate in ensuring their community is safe. Together they work with the Crime Prevention Committee to assist Croatia's 'youngest' town. The purpose of this partnership is to recognize and prevent safety issues from developing in the living and working environment. The efforts of the town have been recognized with membership in the European Forum for Urban Security ( www.efus.eu ), alongside participation at a number of notable expert conferences since 2007. Other recognition includes the award for "Family Friendly Town 2009," awarded by the Ministry for Family, Veterans' Affairs and Intergenerational Solidarity and a letter of thanks from the Split-Dalmatia Police Department which was handed to the Mayor at the Police Day ceremony in 2010. Consistency and responsibility are what characterizes the work of the partners of the Crime Prevention Committee in the town of Solin, and safety is an important condition for a high standard of living, representing a key ingredient for growth in the tourism industry.

Parks & Nature

Krka National Park ticket office and information centre

Nacional Park

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Krka National Park ticket office and information centre

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Nacional Park

Arts & Culture

Ulica Gašpina mlinica

The mill Gašpina mlinica is one of the only preserved mills on the Jadro River. It was built in the early 18th century and the first records of it date back to 1711. Its structure consists of four low buildings in a row with gable roofs covered with stone plates. Over the centuries, its structure has been modified and upgraded, which is evident from the subsequently created windows on the facade. The building faces a north-south orientation and the water was directed through the channels from the east, free-falling to the lower parts of the mill, i.e. to the wires attached to the axles. The doors and windows mainly face west. An ancient stone stele was placed above the main entrance. The inside of the mill contains the static stone parts of the mill with stone water wheels. Based on the architecture and information gained from old literature sources, it appears that the oldest part of this complex is the southern one, while the middle one was rebuilt on higher ground after being destroyed by the river flooding in 1885. Mills remained a lucrative business for years, but the imminent demise of the industry was evident by the late 19th century. Nevertheless, Gašpina mlinica would continue to grind grain until the 1960s and a glass grinding shop was also located there in the 1930s. After that, it was deserted and left to the mercy of the elements. By the late 20th century, its roof had caved in and the inside was devastated. The town of Solin, working together with the Conversation Department of the Ministry of Culture, soon began the restoration process and five year later, in September 2008, they returned the building to Solin and its visitors, restored to its full former glory. In terms of historical continuity and ethnographic value, this mill represents a cultural monument and has been entered into the Registry of Cultural Monuments of the Republic of Croatia as such. Open to visitors: Mondays - Saturdays: 8:00 am -12:00 pm; 5:00-8:00 pm Sundays: 5:00-8:00 pm

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Ulica Gašpina mlinica

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The mill Gašpina mlinica is one of the only preserved mills on the Jadro River. It was built in the early 18th century and the first records of it date back to 1711. Its structure consists of four low buildings in a row with gable roofs covered with stone plates. Over the centuries, its structure has been modified and upgraded, which is evident from the subsequently created windows on the facade. The building faces a north-south orientation and the water was directed through the channels from the east, free-falling to the lower parts of the mill, i.e. to the wires attached to the axles. The doors and windows mainly face west. An ancient stone stele was placed above the main entrance. The inside of the mill contains the static stone parts of the mill with stone water wheels. Based on the architecture and information gained from old literature sources, it appears that the oldest part of this complex is the southern one, while the middle one was rebuilt on higher ground after being destroyed by the river flooding in 1885. Mills remained a lucrative business for years, but the imminent demise of the industry was evident by the late 19th century. Nevertheless, Gašpina mlinica would continue to grind grain until the 1960s and a glass grinding shop was also located there in the 1930s. After that, it was deserted and left to the mercy of the elements. By the late 20th century, its roof had caved in and the inside was devastated. The town of Solin, working together with the Conversation Department of the Ministry of Culture, soon began the restoration process and five year later, in September 2008, they returned the building to Solin and its visitors, restored to its full former glory. In terms of historical continuity and ethnographic value, this mill represents a cultural monument and has been entered into the Registry of Cultural Monuments of the Republic of Croatia as such. Open to visitors: Mondays - Saturdays: 8:00 am -12:00 pm; 5:00-8:00 pm Sundays: 5:00-8:00 pm

Gradina Solin

the remains of the former church now used for concerts and events as the most popular in the summer SolinEthnoambient Salona Ethnoambient Salona is the traditional annual gathering of lovers of music from around the globe. This is a music celebration of the love for traditional sounds and contemporary trends, for humankind, nature and sound. The Festival includes such diverse music as maloya - the music style that combines African, Madagascar and Indian music, unique African blues 'n' jazz pieces, or the irresistible rhythms of the Italian south and modern versions of traditional songs and rhythms from Croatia .

Gradina Solin

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the remains of the former church now used for concerts and events as the most popular in the summer SolinEthnoambient Salona Ethnoambient Salona is the traditional annual gathering of lovers of music from around the globe. This is a music celebration of the love for traditional sounds and contemporary trends, for humankind, nature and sound. The Festival includes such diverse music as maloya - the music style that combines African, Madagascar and Indian music, unique African blues 'n' jazz pieces, or the irresistible rhythms of the Italian south and modern versions of traditional songs and rhythms from Croatia .

Notre-Dame de l'Île

In the very centre of Salona, on a river islet (Gospin otok – Our Lady’s Islet) in the delta of Salona’s river Salon, now known as the Jadro, next to the parish church of St. Mary, Our Lady of the Islet (Sv. Marija, Gospa od Otoka), there is an exceptionally valuable archaeological site, now totally covered with earth. The present parish church was built in 1880. To its south there is a grassy area where thousands of believers attended the mass on the occasion of the visit of Pope John Paul II, in 1998.

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Notre-Dame de l'Île

63 Ul. kralja Zvonimira

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In the very centre of Salona, on a river islet (Gospin otok – Our Lady’s Islet) in the delta of Salona’s river Salon, now known as the Jadro, next to the parish church of St. Mary, Our Lady of the Islet (Sv. Marija, Gospa od Otoka), there is an exceptionally valuable archaeological site, now totally covered with earth. The present parish church was built in 1880. To its south there is a grassy area where thousands of believers attended the mass on the occasion of the visit of Pope John Paul II, in 1998.

City of Solin

Roman customs and laws ordered that the dead be buried outside towns, and the Christians followed the tradition, as well. In Salona, the first Christian cemeteries were created at the time of illegality, when Christianity had no right of preaching, on private country lands such as Kapljuč (). Here, at graves of prominent members of the Christian community, or even a local martyr, worshipping of their remains gradually developed, and the Christians’ desire to be buried as close as possible to their champions has resulted in large cemeteries. There, above some chapel or memory, whereever a religious dignitary was buried, they built large cemetery basilicas.

City of Solin

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Roman customs and laws ordered that the dead be buried outside towns, and the Christians followed the tradition, as well. In Salona, the first Christian cemeteries were created at the time of illegality, when Christianity had no right of preaching, on private country lands such as Kapljuč (). Here, at graves of prominent members of the Christian community, or even a local martyr, worshipping of their remains gradually developed, and the Christians’ desire to be buried as close as possible to their champions has resulted in large cemeteries. There, above some chapel or memory, whereever a religious dignitary was buried, they built large cemetery basilicas.