Diocletian's Palace

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: The palace is the heart of Split's old town, by the Riva.
• Gates: Four gates: Golden, Silver, Iron and Bronze.
• Cellars: The substructure halls are open with a ticket.

The story of Diocletian's Palace

Emperor Diocletian built this vast palace around 305 AD as his retirement home on the Adriatic. After the empire fell, local people moved inside its walls, and over centuries it grew into the heart of Split.

Today about 3,000 people still live within the palace, among Roman columns, medieval houses and cafés. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• See the Peristyle and the cellars.
• Explore the underground halls, which show the palace's original layout.
• Sit on the Peristyle steps in the evening.

What's around Diocletian's Palace

• PeristyleCentral courtyard.
• Cathedral of St DomniusIn Diocletian's mausoleum.
• RivaSeafront promenade.
• Temple of JupiterRoman temple.

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