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SPALATRO

Volume 20 · 126 words · 1842 Edition

a city of the ancient province of Dalmatia, and the capital of a circle of the same name, which extends over 2650 square miles, and contains 84,980 inhabitants. This city is situated on a peninsula, and is powerfully fortified both by nature and art. It incloses the space where formerly stood the extensive palace of Diocletian, the Roman emperor. It is now the seat of an archbishop, has a cathedral and several other churches, a seminary, and six religious houses, all for Catholics. It has narrow and crooked streets, 1500 large and antique houses, and 7400 inhabitants. It has considerable trade in salted meat, oil, wine, and fruit. The harbour is secure, and protected by two strong bastions. Lat. 43° 34' 30". Long. 15° 49' 25".