December 2, 2018 – Split Advent is finally here! The holiday celebration officially opened on Saturday in various locations around the city center. Thousands of locals and tourists were eager to welcome the return of the favorite festive event which marked the start of the Christmas season in the city.
Holiday houses selling mulled wine, sausages, sarma, and souvenirs were a hit, and Croatian pop star Giuliano took the stage for the opening concert on the Riva.
This year, the Riva boasts 20 houses, which is more than last year – and 12 of them are reserved for catering! Đardin will be the go-to for Split’s youngest citizens, while the new location at Gaje Bulata Square will boast four shops and the performances of street singers. Prokurative is traditionally decorated with the children’s train, while the event at King Tomislav Street extends this year from the Gallery of Fine Arts to the old Post Office.
Here’s a look at Advent so far.
Advent will last until January 7, 2019. You can find the full schedule of events on the Split Tourist Board website here.
PS: Don’t forget about the free ‘Advent’ bus line which will operate for the duration of the event. You can find the timetable here.
To read more about Split Advent, follow TCN’s dedicated page here.
