Split

Diocletian's Palace

A 4th-century Roman palace at the heart of Split.

Cathedral of Saint Domnius

One of the oldest cathedrals in the world, with a soaring Romanesque bell tower.

Photo: Berthold Werner / CC BY-SA 4.0

Peristyle

The colonnaded central square of the palace.

Vestibule

The domed entrance hall to the imperial apartments, famed for its acoustics.

Temple of Jupiter

A Roman temple later turned into a baptistery.

Photo: Mark Ahsmann / CC BY-SA 3.0

Statue of Gregory of Nin

Ivan Meštrović's bronze giant; rubbing the toe brings luck.

Photo: Kommandant-Brot / CC BY-SA 4.0

Prokurative (Republic Square)

A Venetian-style square open to the sea.

Photo: Airin / CC BY-SA 1.0

Varoš Quarter

An old fishermen's and labourers' quarter of narrow stone lanes.

Photo: Kaiser87 / CC BY-SA 3.0

Diocletian's Palace Substructures

The vast cellars that mirror the emperor's lost halls.

Photo: Alecconnell / CC BY-SA 3.0

Golden Gate

The grand northern gate to the emperor's palace.

Photo: Berthold Werner / CC BY-SA 4.0

Klis Fortress

A mountain stronghold guarding the road to Split.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA

People's Square (Pjaca)

The old town's living-room square, Venetian facades and all.

Photo: Berthold Werner / CC BY-SA 4.0

Poljud Stadium (Hajduk)

Hajduk's iconic 'seashell' stadium and Torcida home.

Photo: Ballota / CC BY-SA 3.0

Salona (Solin)

Ruins of Dalmatia's greatest ancient Roman city.

Photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 4.0

Silver Gate

A worthwhile landmark for a richer Split route.

Iron Gate

A worthwhile landmark for a richer Split route.

Brass Gate

A worthwhile landmark for a richer Split route.

Fruit Square

A worthwhile landmark for a richer Split route.

Kaštilac (Kaštel Gomilica)

A fortified castle of the Split Benedictine nuns from 1529, set on the sea.

Photo: Ivan T. / CC BY-SA 3.0

Kuparić Castle

The ruins of a castle on the islet of Barbarinac in Kaštela bay.

Svjetionik Pomorac

A lighthouse on the coast near Split, a landmark for sailors.

Rimsko kazalište

An archaeological site near Split that speaks of the area's distant past.

Nadbiskupska palača

A historic fortified site near Split, a witness to the area's turbulent past.

Photo: CenturionXP / Public domain

Muzej vode u Splitu

A museum in Split with a local collection, good even on a rainy day.

Photo: Argo Navis / CC BY-SA 4.0

Riva Promenade

The palm-lined seafront promenade of the city.

Marjan Hill

A wooded peninsula with lookouts above the city.

Photo: Airin / CC BY-SA 1.0

Matejuška

An old fishermen's harbour, now a beloved sunset spot.

Photo: Fred Romero from Paris, France / CC BY 2.0

Bačvice Beach

A sandy beach famous for the game of picigin.

Photo: dronepicr / CC BY 2.0

Meštrović Gallery

The sculptor's seaside villa, full of his masterworks.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA

Split City Museum

City history inside a Gothic noble palace.

Photo: Argo Navis / CC BY-SA 4.0

Froggyland

507 stuffed frogs acting out human life.

Photo: Fritz August Gottfried Endell / Public domain

Sustipan

A quiet green headland park over the sea.

Photo: Argo Navis / CC BY-SA 4.0

Vidilica Viewpoint (Marjan)

The postcard view over the old town and harbour.

Photo: Airin / CC BY-SA 1.0

Kašjuni Beach

Split's prettiest city beach: sunset under Marjan.

Photo: Marjanko1103 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Bene Beach

A calm, natural pine-shaded cove on Marjan.

Photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 4.0

Žnjan Beach

Split's big eastern city beach: bars and sport.

Photo: Klapi / CC BY-SA 4.0

Firule Beach

A sandy, shallow bay loved by families.

Photo: dronepicr / CC BY 2.0

Ovčice Beach

A small pebble-and-sand cove with a laid-back bar.

Photo: dronepicr / CC BY 2.0

Trstenik Beach

A long pebble beach with exceptionally clear water.

Photo: Renatamatusic / CC BY-SA 4.0

Kaštelet (Ježinac) Beach

A small local cove below the Meštrović Gallery.

Photo: OpenStreetMap contributors / CC BY-SA 2.0

Croatian National Theatre Split

A worthwhile experience for a richer Split route.

Photo: Gaius Cornelius / Wikimedia Commons

Archaeological Museum Split

A worthwhile experience for a richer Split route.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA

Croatian Maritime Museum

A worthwhile experience for a richer Split route.

Photo: putnik / Wikimedia Commons

Gallery of Fine Arts

A worthwhile experience for a richer Split route.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0

Ethnographic Museum Split

A worthwhile experience for a richer Split route.

Telegrin Peak

A worthwhile experience for a richer Split route.

Obojena Svjetlost Beach

A worthwhile experience for a richer Split route.

Ježinac Beach

A worthwhile experience for a richer Split route.

Veliki Kabal (Mosor)

Veliki Kabal (Mosor): a summit with marked hiking routes and wide views.

Perun Ridge

Perun Ridge: a mountain ridge for a stronger hiking day above the coast.

Marmont Street

A worthwhile shopping stop for a richer Split route.

Photo: Mark Ahsmann / CC BY-SA 3.0

Joker Mall

A worthwhile shopping stop for a richer Split route.

Mall of Split

A worthwhile shopping stop for a richer Split route.

Photo: Uspjeh je ključ života / CC BY-SA 4.0