Historic site · UNESCO
Diocletian's Palace
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Art gallery · Croatia · Split-Dalmatia
Mestrovic Gallery
The former villa of one of Croatia's great sculptors, filled with his work and set in a garden by the sea.
Paid entry about 75 min
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Why Mestrovic Gallery matters
Ivan Mestrovic designed this villa as his home and workshop, and it is now a gallery of his monumental sculptures. White stone halls, terraces and a garden above the sea make it peaceful and photogenic. It is a quieter alternative to the palace crowds and gives you a look at modern Croatian art.
Talking points
- The sculptor designed the building as his home.
- Many of his large sculptures are displayed here.
- It lies on the road to Marjan hill.
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