Mestrovic Gallery
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7 Days CROATIA detailed itinerary 👇👇👇 Day 1: Zadar Arrival 🏨Morning: Arrive in Zadar, check into your accommodation. 🕍Afternoon: Explore the Old Town, visit the Roman Forum, and St. Donatus Church. 🌊Evening: Experience the Sea Organ and enjoy a sunset dinner (20-27 EUR) along the waterfront. Day 2: Zadar to Split ⛵Morning: Visit the Museum of Ancient Glass or take a boat tour to Kornati National Park. 🚌Afternoon: Travel to Split (approximately 3 hours by bus (13-20 EUR) or car. 🏰Evening: Explore Diocletian's Palace and the Old Town. Have dinner in a local restaurant (20-27 EUR). Day 3: Split 💂Morning: Take a guided tour of Diocletian's Palace (13 EUR). ⛰️Afternoon: Visit Marjan Hill for panoramic views or relax at Bacvice Beach. 🌊Evening: Explore the vibrant nightlife or dine at a seaside restaurant. Day 4: Day Trip to Hvar ⛴️Morning: Take a ferry to Hvar (13-27 EUR) 🏖️Afternoon: Explore Hvar Town, visit Hvar Fortress, and relax at a beach. 🍲Evening: Return to Split, have dinner and explore more of the city. Day 5: Day Trip to Bol (Brac Island) ⛴️Morning: Take a ferry to Bol (7-13 EUR) 🏖️👙🩴Afternoon: Enjoy Zlatni Rat beach and explore Bol. 🍲Evening: Return to Split for your last night. Have a farewell dinner. Day 6: Departure 🧘♀️Depending on your departure time, explore any remaining sites in Split or relax before your journey. Extra Days Options in Split: 🏝️Island Hopping (13-27 EUR): Spend an extra day exploring nearby islands like Solta or Vis. 🏞️ Nature and Adventure (13-27 EUR): Visit Krka National Park for waterfalls or go rafting on the Cetina River. 🖼️ Cultural Exploration (7-13 EUR): Explore the Ivan Mestrovic Gallery or take a day trip to Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Adjust the itinerary based on your interests and the time of year. Make sure to check the ferry schedules, especially for day trips to Hvar and Bol. Split offers plenty of options for exploration, so choose activities that align with your preferences. #croatia #islandhopper #islandtravel #beachfinds #travelcroatia
solowanderingsoulsolowanderingsoul
1915
7 Days CROATIA detailed itinerary 👇👇👇 Day 1: Zadar Arrival 🏨Morning: Arrive in Zadar, check into your accommodation. 🕍Afternoon: Explore the Old Town, visit the Roman Forum, and St. Donatus Church. 🌊Evening: Experience the Sea Organ and enjoy a sunset dinner (20-27 EUR) along the waterfront. Day 2: Zadar to Split ⛵Morning: Visit the Museum of Ancient Glass or take a boat tour to Kornati National Park. 🚌Afternoon: Travel to Split (approximately 3 hours by bus (13-20 EUR) or car. 🏰Evening: Explore Diocletian's Palace and the Old Town. Have dinner in a local restaurant (20-27 EUR). Day 3: Split 💂Morning: Take a guided tour of Diocletian's Palace (13 EUR). ⛰️Afternoon: Visit Marjan Hill for panoramic views or relax at Bacvice Beach. 🌊Evening: Explore the vibrant nightlife or dine at a seaside restaurant. Day 4: Day Trip to Hvar ⛴️Morning: Take a ferry to Hvar (13-27 EUR) 🏖️Afternoon: Explore Hvar Town, visit Hvar Fortress, and relax at a beach. 🍲Evening: Return to Split, have dinner and explore more of the city. Day 5: Day Trip to Bol (Brac Island) ⛴️Morning: Take a ferry to Bol (7-13 EUR) 🏖️👙🩴Afternoon: Enjoy Zlatni Rat beach and explore Bol. 🍲Evening: Return to Split for your last night. Have a farewell dinner. Day 6: Departure 🧘♀️Depending on your departure time, explore any remaining sites in Split or relax before your journey. Extra Days Options in Split: 🏝️Island Hopping (13-27 EUR): Spend an extra day exploring nearby islands like Solta or Vis. 🏞️ Nature and Adventure (13-27 EUR): Visit Krka National Park for waterfalls or go rafting on the Cetina River. 🖼️ Cultural Exploration (7-13 EUR): Explore the Ivan Mestrovic Gallery or take a day trip to Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Adjust the itinerary based on your interests and the time of year. Make sure to check the ferry schedules, especially for day trips to Hvar and Bol. Split offers plenty of options for exploration, so choose activities that align with your preferences. #croatiafulloflife #croatiaitinerary #itinerary #travelplan #travelmode
solowanderingsoulsolowanderingsoul
10110
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit not really knowing much about the place beforehand or what to expect. The gallery is situated on the outskirts of Split towards Marjan Park in what was the sculptor's summer residence. The building itself is impressive, in large grounds where some exhibits are also displayed. Meštrović produced diverse works, from classical (Persephone, Psyche) to portraits (self portrait, his mother), mood (widow, girl with violin, repose), local themes (Artist of My People) and religious (Head of Christ, Pietas, Job). He used different mediums for the sculptures bronze, marble, wood, and also produced some paintings and drawings. The religious sculpture pieces are particularly expressive, with those depicting Job reflecting his own anguish and suffering during WW2. The entrance fee (12€ June 2024) also includes the Crikvine-Kaštilac permanent exhibition situated 5 minutes walk away from the Gallery, which houses the Large Crucifix sculpture and 28 wooden reliefs. The location is stunning, immediately next to the coast with amazing views out to the Dalmatian islands.
Apartment BethApartment Beth
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EDIT: I got a refund, a week after complaining, so I am giving 5 stars for the customer service. This art gallery boasts an exceptional location with stunning views, making it a wonderful destination. However, my experience was somewhat marred by the fact that a significant portion of the exhibits has been on loan to a museum in Zagreb for the past four months. As a result, visitors are only able to view half of the collection, yet the admission fee remains at 12 Euros. This was particularly disappointing as many of the key marble statues, which are central to the gallery’s allure, were among the missing pieces. While I would normally rate this gallery with five stars for its full collection, the current offering doesn’t justify the full price. The views alone are worth a visit, but I believe that if the gallery continues to loan out a large portion of its collection, a reduced admission fee would be more appropriate.
Pranav Rishi SharmaPranav Rishi Sharma
120
What a great experience, even during a storm. We walked up the hill, via Riva and the sea front, which on a a sunny day may be too taxing for some (take water or a taxi maybe). The grounds had some lovely pieces, and a real tortoise! We climbed the steps and enjoyed seeing more sculptures inside, as well as the rooms and a video about Mestrovic (one clip included him at work). The building itself is worth viewing from outside for the entrance alone. At the admission desk we were also told about the church over the road (about 10 more minutes walk). This was very tranquil. The wood panelling as well as views to the sea from the church made it worth the extra walk. If you have a Split card admission is half price. I do not believe there were toilets or a cafe on site.
Nicky HirstNicky Hirst
10
A must-see gallery in Split. It contains many of Ivan Meštović's art deco (Art noveau in French, Sezession in German) style statues and paintings. There is a highly educated, welcoming staff. You may take photos, but touching the marble statues is not permitted. The gallery was a summer cottage of the artist which he donated to the city together with the collection. During the summer months, the gallery is a background to many cultural events, such as operas and similar. There is a souvenir shop on the premises. With the same ticket, you may visit 400 m south west Meštović's 'Kaštilac' where he built a church. Within the church, you will find scenes from Jesus' life carved in wood on the walls.
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Basic Info
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Šetalište Ivana Meštrovića 46, 21000, Split, Croatia
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+385 21 340 800
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Ivan Meštrović Gallery, is an art museum in Split, Croatia dedicated to the work of the 20th-century sculptor, Ivan Meštrović. The gallery preserves and presents to the public the most significant works of Meštrović, and is in itself an art monument.
attractions: Forest Park Marjan, Bay Ježinac, Beach Ježinac, Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments, Meštrovićeve Crikvine - Kaštilac, Kaštelet Beach, Natural History Museum and Zoo, Obojena Beach, Church of St. Nicholas, KOLUR Zvončac, restaurants: Restaurant Adriatic, Jadran Beach Bar, Gelateria Italiana Cristallo, Baloni Cocktails & Cafe

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