Kamenje Dioklecijanove palače bilo je toplo uslijed kasnoljetnog sunca.

The stones of Dioklecijanova palača were warm under the late summer sun.

Turisti su se okupljali, promatrajući ovu impresivnu strukturu koja prkosi vremenu.

Tourists gathered, observing this impressive structure that defies time.

Među njima je bio i Marko.

Among them was Marko.

Uzbuđen zbog proslave Velike Gospe, poželio je saznati više o povijesti Splita.

Excited about the celebration of Velika Gospa, he wanted to learn more about the history of Split.

Ivana, lokalna povjesničarka, stajala je blizu Peristila, spremna podijeliti svoja znanja.

Ivana, a local historian, stood near Peristil, ready to share her knowledge.

Njezina strast za zaštitom naslijeđa bila je očita svima koji su je slušali.

Her passion for heritage preservation was obvious to everyone who listened.

Na trgu je bio i Luka, umjetnik s kistovima i bojama uz sebe, tražeći inspiraciju za novi mural.

In the square was also Luka, an artist with brushes and paints beside him, seeking inspiration for a new mural.

Odjednom, nebo se smračilo.

Suddenly, the sky darkened.

Munje su presijecale nebo, a vjetar je počeo zavijati kroz hodnike palače.

Lightning sliced through the sky, and the wind began to howl through the corridors of the palace.

U trenutku, grad je zahvatila oluja.

In an instant, the city was engulfed by a storm.

Turistima su oči bile ispunjene strahom, a struja je naglo nestala, ostavivši palaču u mraku.

Tourists' eyes were filled with fear, and the power suddenly went out, leaving the palace in darkness.

Ivana je ostala pribrana.

Ivana remained calm.

Sjećajući se starog običaja, izvadila je nekoliko svijeća iz torbe.

Remembering an old custom, she took out several candles from her bag.

Pozvala je Marka i Luku da joj pomognu, a zatim okupila turiste.

She called Marko and Luka to help, then gathered the tourists.

"Ovo je prilika," reče Ivana s osmijehom, "da saznate skrivene priče palače.

"This is an opportunity," said Ivana with a smile, "to learn the hidden stories of the palace.

Pridružite mi se u šetnji kroz vrijeme.

Join me in a walk through time."

"Marko se oduševio idejom i izvadio bilježnicu.

Marko was thrilled by the idea and took out his notebook.

Želio je zabilježiti doživljaj za buduće generacije.

He wanted to record the experience for future generations.

Luka je, s druge strane, oklijevao.

Luka, on the other hand, hesitated.

Bez platna ili zida, osjetio je sve svoje nesigurnosti.

Without a canvas or a wall, he felt all his insecurities.

No, vidjevši Ivanu i Marka kako ohrabruju grupu, odlučio je pomoći.

But seeing Ivana and Marko encouraging the group, he decided to help.

Šetali su hodnicima, osvjetljeni samo treperavim svjetlom svijeća.

They walked through the corridors, illuminated only by the flickering candlelight.

Ivana je pričala o caru Dioklecijanu i tajnama palače.

Ivana spoke about Emperor Dioklecijan and the secrets of the palace.

Kako su njezine riječi ispunjavale zrak, turisti su se opuštali, a čak je i Luka pronašao novu inspiraciju u pričama koje je slušao.

As her words filled the air, the tourists relaxed, and even Luka found new inspiration in the stories he heard.

Oluja je postupno jenjala.

The storm gradually subsided.

Zvuk kiše postajao je tiši, a zatim, iznenada, svjetla su se upalila.

The sound of rain became quieter, and then, suddenly, the lights came on.

Turisti su uzdahnuli s olakšanjem, ali i uz zahvalnost prema neobičnom iskustvu koje su doživjeli.

The tourists sighed with relief, but also with gratitude for the unusual experience they had.

Na izlasku iz palače, Ivana, Marko i Luka razmijenili su kontakte.

As they exited the palace, Ivana, Marko, and Luka exchanged contacts.

Njihovo iskustvo u tamnoj palači ih je povezalo.

Their experience in the darkened palace had brought them closer.

Dogovorili su se surađivati na projektu koji spaja povijest i umjetnost, želeći dosegnuti širu publiku.

They agreed to collaborate on a project that combines history and art, hoping to reach a wider audience.

Ivana je shvatila vrijednost suradnje, Marko je zavolio nenadane avanture, a Luka je pronašao novu snagu u svojem radu.

Ivana realized the value of collaboration, Marko came to love unexpected adventures, and Luka found new strength in his work.

Svjetla Dioklecijanove palače, koja su blistala pod noćnim nebom, sada su imala novo značenje za njih troje.

The lights of Dioklecijanova palača, shining under the night sky, now held a new meaning for the three of them.