May 30, 2020 – After the Museum of Illusions, yet another interactive attraction opened in Split. Meet virtual reality experience Diocletian’s Dream.
‘Wow, where do we live?’, is the first thing you might say after watching the first 3D animated film ‘Diocletian’s Dream’. That sentence is the best indicator that the duo who started the original experience, Tomi Taraš and Declan O’Rourke, succeeded in the idea in which they invested many years of effort, knowledge and resources.
Dalmatinski Portal reports that the project began more than two years ago, and the story itself leads to the year 305 and the time of Emperor Diocletian.
“The goal was to tell the story in a new and original way that opens a completely new perspective towards the approach and presentation of cultural and historical heritage. Virtual reality is the language of new generations and those who are open to something new, interesting and educational,” describes Taraš.
Through 15 minutes of animated film with a script, Severina takes you on a tour of the royal chambers. In case you have never heard of Diocletian, you will learn a number of interesting facts about the history and life of one of the most prominent emperors of the Roman Empire. The voice of Mladen Badovinac is hidden behind Severina.
In the film, you climb to the top of the Palace, look at the Vestibule from above, bathe in the sea, and while the unique action lasts, learn about the history of a unique city with the narration of one of the most recognizable citizens of Split from the cult music group TBF.
“We wanted something different and new and that’s how the idea was born. We are delighted with the reactions, and our goal was to be a fun, educational and factual film,” Taraš adds.
“We would be very glad to be able to interest the younger generations who will recognize the fascinating history of our city where one of the greatest Roman emperors lived and one of the most fascinating buildings of that time which significantly influenced the architecture of the empire – and beyond,” he said.
The doors to Diocletian’s Dream opened a few days ago on Zagrebačka Street, across from the walls of Cornaro and Đardin, and word has quickly spread about the unique experience. Nevertheless, they are currently running promotional prices.
You can read more about the project here.
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