Some villas have a view. Villa Draga has something rarer — a river running beneath it. Built over 200 years ago and restored to a standard of luxury that respects every stone of its history, Villa Draga sits in Solin on the site of one of the most significant locations in Croatian heritage. In the 10th century, this was home to the Croatian royal family. Queen Helena built the churches of St. Stephen and St. Mary on this very ground. Beneath the villa flows the River Jadro — one of Croatia's most celebrated rivers — visible through a glass floor that runs beneath the dining table and living room. Guests eat above the water. They sit above the water. They watch it move beneath their feet. Three spacious bedrooms across 230 m² accommodate up to ten guests, with the master bedroom occupying the top floor — a king-size bed and a room large enough to forget the rest of the world exists. Three separate bathrooms serve the villa throughout. Outside, a fully enclosed private courtyard houses a 10x5 metre pool equipped with massage jets and a counter-current swimming system — the kind of pool that is used, not just photographed. Six parking spaces and a barbecue complete the outdoor offering. The villa sits in the heart of the ancient Roman province of Salona — first mentioned in the 7th century BC — with Split Airport 18 kilometres away and the sea 1 kilometre on foot. Split's old town, Diocletian's Palace and the archaeological site of Salona are within easy reach. Villa Draga is not a replica of a historic property. It is one.