Stobrec
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| Country | Croatia |
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| Greek colony of Aspálathos established | 6th century BC |
| Diocletian's Palace built | AD 305 |
| Diocletian's Palace settled | AD 639 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Stobrec is an historical city in Croatia located near Split and Solin. In modern times, Stobrec is considered a desirable vacation/camping spot located on a beautiful scenic peninsula ensconced between the Adriatic Sea and pine woods.
Population: approximately 4,700. Elevation: four metres above sea level.
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[edit] History
The sarcophagus of Lucius Artorius Castus (a Roman prefect thought to possibly be one of the inspirations for some of the legends of King Arthur) was discovered in Stobrec.[1]
The largest body of recorded ancient history in the vicinity of Stobrec relates to the development of Diocletian's Palace, now within the present day city of Split. Diocletian founded this palace upon his retirement as Roman Emperor.[2]
"The steep cliff above the place has the ruins of the Stobrec citadel along with Klis, the most heavily fortified settlement in the vicinity of Split. The city gate is a part of the Greek defensive walls and is the only preserved Greek gate in the Adriatic. The Greek era knew this settlement under the name Epiteum. It was founded in the 3 BC as the colony of Issa, today’s island of Vis."[3]
[edit] Environment
Stobrec is located on the coast of the central Dalmatia, within the administrative borders of the eastern part of the city of Split. The beach at Stobrec is over one km in extent.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ The Mammoth Book of King Arthur, Mike Ashley, Carroll and Graf Publishers, New York 2005
- ^ C.Michael Hogan, "Diocletian's Palace", Megalithic Portal, ed. Andy Burnham, Oct. 6, 2007
- ^ Stobrec travel guide
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