Historic site · UNESCO
Diocletian's Palace
Split, Croatia
A Roman emperor's retirement palace that grew into the living heart of Split.
Ruins · Croatia · Split-Dalmatia
Salona Archaeological Site
The ruins of a major Roman provincial city just outside Split, with an amphitheatre and early Christian remains.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Salona Archaeological Site matters
Before Split became important, Salona was the big city of the region. Walk through broken walls, a theatre and the outline of an amphitheatre in a quiet landscape of cypress and grass. It is much calmer than the palace, and it helps explain why the emperor chose this place for his retirement. Sturdy shoes and a bit of imagination help.
Talking points
- Salona was a large Roman city close to the palace.
- An amphitheatre and early Christian ruins can be seen.
- It is often almost empty.
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