Sustipan
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Sustipan is located on the southwestern edge of Split, between the western shore of the city port and the Zvončac Bay. Today it is a public park and promenade located by the sea, but the area has a rich and significant history that dates back to the early Middle Ages. In the early Christian period, there was a Benedictine monastery of St. Stephen under the pine trees on Sustipan, after which the area was named (Latin sub Stephano – under Stephen). The monastery was an important religious and cultural center of Split, and was located next to the old church of St. Stephen. During the Middle Ages, the monastery was the center of spiritual life and owned significant land and influence in the city. It was closed in the 19th century, and today no major structures have survived from it, except for partial remains of the foundations. In the 19th century, Sustipan was converted into a city cemetery, which was one of the most beautiful and well-maintained in Dalmatia. It was architecturally rich, with arcades, chapels and monuments, and many famous citizens of Split were buried here. The cemetery was, however, removed in the 1940s, in accordance with the then policy of urban redevelopment of the city. The monuments and remains were moved, and the area was converted into a public park. Today, Sustipan is a landscaped green area with a pine forest, a promenade and benches by the sea. There is also a small neo-Romanesque rotunda, built in the 19th century as part of the former cemetery. The location offers panoramic views of the harbor, Marjan and the central Dalmatian islands. Sustipan is a popular place for walks, relaxation and often organized weddings.