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Aerial view of Split's historic Diocletian's Palace, Old Town and Marjan hill.

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Overview

Always buzzing and exuberant, Split (Croatia’s second-largest city) has just the right balance of tradition and modernity – the perfect place to see Dalmatian life as it’s really lived.

01 / Attractions

Must-see attractions

Diocletian’s Palace
Split
Taking up a prime harborside position, the extraordinary complex of Diocletian's Palace is one of the most imposing ancient Roman structures in existence…
Klis Fortress
Split
Controlling the valley leading into Split, the imposing Klis Fortress spreads along a limestone bluff, reaching 1260ft (385m) at its highest point. Its…
Salona
Split
The ruins of the ancient city of Salona, situated at the foot of the mountains just northeast of Split, are the most archaeologically important in Croatia…
Cathedral of St Domnius
Split
Split’s octagonal cathedral is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings still standing. It was built as a mausoleum for Diocletian, the last…
Temple of Jupiter
Split
Although it's now the cathedral's baptistery, this wonderfully intact building was originally an ancient Roman temple dedicated to the king of the gods…
Marjan Forest Park
Split
Looming up to 178m over Split's western fringes, this nature reserve occupies a big space in Split's psyche. The views over the city and surrounding…
Archaeological Museum
Split
A treasure trove of classical sculpture and mosaics is displayed at this excellent museum, a short walk north of the town centre. Most of the vast…
Peristil
Split
This picturesque colonnaded ancient Roman peristyle (courtyard) lies at the very heart of Diocletian's Palace. In summer you can almost be guaranteed a…