Historic site · UNESCO
Diocletian's Palace
Split, Croatia
A Roman emperor's retirement palace that grew into the living heart of Split.
City · Croatia · Split-Dalmatia
Split
A busy Adriatic port built inside and around a Roman emperor's palace, with a lively waterfront and a forested hill.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Split matters
Split is where ancient Rome and everyday life share the same walls. The old centre grew inside a vast palace built for a Roman emperor, so you buy bread, drink wine and sit on the steps of a courtyard that is nearly two thousand years old. Outside the walls the Riva promenade is the city's living room, and Marjan hill gives you pine forest and sea views ten minutes away. It is also the main gateway to the Dalmatian islands.
Talking points
- People still live and run shops inside the palace walls.
- The Riva waterfront is where the whole city strolls in the evening.
- Ferries to Hvar, Brac and Vis leave from the harbour next to the old town.
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What to see in Split
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
Split, Croatia
A cathedral inside the former mausoleum of the Roman emperor, with a bell tower you can climb.
Neighbourhood
Riva Promenade
Split, Croatia
Split's palm-lined waterfront, where the whole city comes to stroll, sit and watch the sea.
Park
Marjan Hill
Split, Croatia
A pine-covered hill and park on the western edge of the city, with viewpoints and small chapels.
Beach
Bacvice Beach
Split, Croatia
Split's sandy city beach, famous for a local ball game played in the shallow water.
Art gallery
Mestrovic Gallery
Split, Croatia
The former villa of one of Croatia's great sculptors, filled with his work and set in a garden by the sea.
Ruins
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Split, Croatia
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Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.