caesar novus Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Nightmare in Split, Croatia? In November 2006 the City Council decided to permit over twenty new buildings within the palace (including a shopping and garage complex), despite the fact that the palace had been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Monument. What is the latest status of this proposal? I think this is one of the most underappreciated Roman sites around, due to it's veneer of post Roman modifications and trinket shops. But if you have a few ounces of imagination, it's stunning essence as the worlds largest private residence speaks volumes. Especially the rightmost quadrant of the palace and also the basement is in good Roman shape. Maybe I was blown away because I happened to arrive at a quiet, evocative dawn, and with low expectations. It must be one of the most derided disappointments in the tourist forums, because they expect Versailles but get busy shops and occupied apartments. Maybe construction could be done tastfully replacing only the most recent rennovations inside, but please don't nuke older stuff! Even the understatement of the building is amazing... such audacity to build something so vast just for one persons retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladict Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 I'm guessing it didn't happen. Unesco drops heritage sites that are being abused like that and it's still on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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