Pazar
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The Split Market, known as the Pazar, is located along the eastern wall of Diocletian's Palace, right next to the Silver Gate (Porta Argentea). This location is historically significant because even in Roman times, a space for trade and exchange of goods developed along the exits from the palace. Over the centuries, as Split grew beyond the palace walls, the Pazar retained its role as the main place for purchasing food and meeting residents. The Pazar developed intensively during the 19th and 20th centuries, when the city was under Austro-Hungarian, then Italian and Yugoslav rule. During this period, its current appearance was formed - a series of stands, passages and permanent places for selling agricultural products, homemade products and seasonal fruits and vegetables. The market is active every day, especially in the morning hours, and brings together local OPGs, small producers and resellers from the hinterland of Split, Zagora, the islands and the Dalmatian coast. In addition to fresh fruit and vegetables, the Market offers local cheese, olive oil, prosciutto, eggs, dried figs, flowers, herbs, and even clothing and footwear in the second part of the market. Unlike large shopping malls, the Market still operates on the principle of direct communication between sellers and buyers. Bargaining, tasting, and personal recommendations are part of everyday life. The Market has been in continuous use for over a thousand years and is considered a living part of Split's history. In addition to supplying the city with fresh food, it is also important for Split's identity as it represents a link between the rural surroundings and urban city life. Tourists enjoy visiting it to experience local everyday life and the authentic atmosphere of the city, and many local restaurants and caterers still source their supplies here.