Pjaca, or People’s square is first mentioned in the 13th century as “Sirina” sv. Lovre”.

With its architectural diversity and impressive dynamics of living Pjaca always managed to surprise its visitors, even the “natives” who rarely look up to take in their surroundings.

If you approach it from the imperial decumanus, above the Iron Gate you can hear the sound of the Renaissance clock, separated with Roman numerals in 24 parts, which is raised on the remains of the Roman tower.

The geometrical harmony of its surface sets apart the first city hall, with its 15th century gothic decorations. In 1950 in its portico a popular soccer fan group “Torcida” was founded.

Right next to the former city hall is a Renaissance palace of the long gone aristrocratic family Karepic, on whose southern façade there is a spectacular coat of arms under the balcony.

Just accross the square newly renovated hotel Central offers an invitation to have a cappuccino in the local café. During its Golden Age this is were a “Table of Wise Men” used to be (gathering of famous artists and public figures).

Pjaca is a traditional meeting place for all the ages and until the sixties there was unspoken rule about the separate sections of the square reserved for schoolchildren, students and bachelors.

South-eastern corner of the Narodni Trg has a complex of buildings that you’ll find on many picture postcards of Split. The link with the Western gates of the Palace is flanked by an interesting tower-like house with Romanesque openings on the first floor.

On top of the house you’ll find City Clock that was placed here in 15th Century. The tower-house ends with gothic bell-tower that was built in late 15th Century.

The City Clock is interesting since the circle is divided into 24 parts, and although it might be a bit confusing, if you follow the same principles of reading as used in ordinary watches you should be able to tell what time it is.
Most photographers will try to capture both the City Clock and the Gospa od Zvonika tower in the background.