Removal of Illegal In Box Bar on Split's Waterfront
A hospitality venue on Obala kneza Domagoja that operated without permits for years is being dismantled, with the owner footing the bill.
A hospitality venue on Obala kneza Domagoja that operated without permits for years is being dismantled, with the owner footing the bill.
Work to dismantle the In Box bar on Obala kneza Domagoja in Split began a few days ago. The venue, which had been operating for years in a prime spot above the monument to Croatia's first president, Dr. Franjo Tuđman, never obtained the necessary permits.
According to sources from the Banovina, the municipal inspection service had previously issued a ruling requiring the owner to remove the illegally placed structure themselves. Since the owner failed to comply, the city authorities initiated forced removal at the owner's expense.
The costs of the entire procedure will ultimately be borne by the company that used the space. Work began a few days ago, and once completed, the area is expected to be restored to its original purpose and become a public city space once again.
In Box was one of the most recognizable hospitality venues at that location, but its illegal status had long been a topic of debate. With this removal, the City of Split continues its policy of addressing unauthorized structures on public land.