Discover the hidden architectural gems of Split, Croatia, and delve into the fascinating history of Yugoslavia’s urban utopia. Uncover the stories behind the concrete masterpieces and immerse yourself in the local culture.
Discover the hidden architectural gems of Split, Croatia, and delve into the fascinating history of Yugoslavia’s urban utopia. Uncover the stories behind the concrete masterpieces and immerse yourself in the local culture.
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Papandopulova ulica - The architecture of Split 3 was highlighted in MoMA’s “Toward a Concrete Utopia” exhibition in New York, 2018.
“Constructed in the 1970s, Split 3—an extension of the Croatian city of Split—was among the final large-scale urban planning projects in Yugoslavia, noted for its ambition and success. It featured megastructure…
- Papandopulova ulica - The architecture of Split 3 was highlighted in MoMA’s “Toward a Concrete Utopia” exhibition in New York, 2018.
“Constructed in the 1970s, Split 3—an extension of the Croatian city of Split—was among the final large-scale urban planning projects in Yugoslavia, noted for its ambition and success. It featured megastructure housing blocks with a focus on pedestrian streets, designed as a hub for urban life, and included a blend of spaces for living, working, and leisure.
Accommodating around fifty thousand new residents, this significant project was internationally acclaimed for its communal and public spaces and its seamless integration with the existing landscape,” stated MoMA.
- Split-Dalmatia County - The Split 3 project addressed rapid population growth and, despite not being fully completed, it is recognized in the history of 20th-century urbanism and architecture, both in Croatia and globally.
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Split - Art Activism in Split, Croatia
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- Tour with a licensed tourist guide and certified heritage interpreter
- Visit the residential area of Split
- Meet local artists/activists
- Tour with a licensed tourist guide and certified heritage interpreter
- Visit the residential area of Split
- Meet local artists/activists
- Tips
- Tips
Most tours in Split focus on the Roman era.
This tour begins in the 20th century.
Secret Split offers a journey through parts of the city that most visitors never explore—neighborhoods constructed after World War II, when new ideas for living, space, and society were being realized in concrete.
Participants will discover the story of Split 3, a socialist…
Most tours in Split focus on the Roman era.
This tour begins in the 20th century.
Secret Split offers a journey through parts of the city that most visitors never explore—neighborhoods constructed after World War II, when new ideas for living, space, and society were being realized in concrete.
Participants will discover the story of Split 3, a socialist urban plan that started as a utopian experiment and was eventually showcased at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
The tour includes a walk through a city within a city—a completely pedestrian area designed for community, children, and everyday life. Participants will learn about the architects who designed it, their beliefs, and how those beliefs continue to influence the way people live there today.
This is not a nostalgic walk. It’s an authentic one. Participants will see raw buildings, clean geometry, and open spaces. They will learn that brutalism was not just about concrete—it was about care. And they might even come to appreciate it.
This tour is perfect for those who wish to understand modern life in Split.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
