Historic site · UNESCO
Diocletian's Palace
Split, Croatia
A Roman emperor's retirement palace that grew into the living heart of Split.
Church, mosque or temple · Croatia · Split-Dalmatia
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
A cathedral inside the former mausoleum of the Roman emperor, with a bell tower you can climb.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Cathedral of Saint Domnius matters
The building began its life as a tomb for the emperor, and was later converted into a church, which makes it a rare mix of eras. Step inside and you stand under an ancient octagonal dome. Climb the bell tower next door for a close-up view of the palace roofs, the harbour and the islands. It is one of the best viewpoints in the city.
Talking points
- It started as an emperor's mausoleum before becoming a church.
- The bell tower offers a roof-level view of the old town.
- It sits on the palace's central courtyard.
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