What are the best things to do in Split?
Start with Diocletian's Palace, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and Klis Fortress. This guide maps 59 curated places in Split, including sights, activities, food and shopping.
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Your complete guide to Split: the landmarks worth your time, the food locals love, the quiet corners most visitors miss, plus what's on while you're here. Discover it all in the CroVenture app.
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Split travel questions, answered
Quick answers based on 59 curated places and 4 ready-made routes.
Where can I find hidden gems in Split?
The guide currently includes 17 hidden gems in Split. Start with Diocletian's Palace, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and Klis Fortress and use the city sections to see each place alongside nearby sights and routes.
Which walking itinerary can I follow in Split?
Choose from Inside Diocletian's Palace, Split by the Sea, Beyond the Palace, and Hidden Split. Each route shows its curated stops in order, so you can plan the walk before using CroVenture on location.
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Split itineraries
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7 stops
All Croatia itinerariesInside Diocletian's Palace
Discover the heart of the ancient palace
Plan4 stopsSplit by the Sea
Follow the waterfront
Plan3 stopsBeyond the Palace
A fortress, a gallery and the city's story
Plan3 stopsHidden Split
Ancient and lesser-known corners of the city
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Hidden gems in Split
Legendary
Sight
Diocletian's Palace
A 4th-century Roman palace at the heart of Split.
Photo: Ernest Hébrard (recoloured by DIREKTOR) / Public domain
Legendary
Sight
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
Legendary
Sight
Klis Fortress
A mountain stronghold guarding the road to Split.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA
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Places
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Sights
27
Sights
27 Legendary
Sight
Diocletian's Palace
A 4th-century Roman palace at the heart of Split.
Photo: Ernest Hébrard (recoloured by DIREKTOR) / Public domain
Legendary
Sight
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
Legendary
Sight
Klis Fortress
A mountain stronghold guarding the road to Split.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA
Hidden gem
Sight
Vestibule
The domed entrance hall to the imperial apartments, famed for its acoustics.
Photo: Following Hadrian / CC BY-SA 2.0
Hidden gem
Sight
Varoš Quarter
An old fishermen's and labourers' quarter of narrow stone lanes.
Photo: Kaiser87 / CC BY-SA 3.0
Hidden gem
Sight
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
Plus 21 more, unlocked as you explore in the CroVenture app.
- Kuparić Castle
- Svjetionik Pomorac
- Rimsko kazalište
- Nadbiskupska palača
- Muzej vode u Splitu
- Diocletian's Aqueduct
- Salona Amphitheatre
- Zenta Lighthouse
- Peristyle
- Statue of Gregory of Nin
- Diocletian's Palace Substructures
- Temple of Jupiter
- Prokurative (Republic Square)
- Golden Gate
- People's Square (Pjaca)
- Poljud Stadium (Hajduk)
- Salona (Solin)
- Silver Gate
- Iron Gate
- Brass Gate
- Fruit Square
Activities
27
Activities
27
Legendary
Activity
Veliki Kabal (Mosor)
Mosor's highest summit, with views over coast and islands.
Photo: Moson81 / CC BY-SA 4.0
Hidden gem
Activity
Sustipan
A hushed clifftop park of cypresses above the sea.
Photo: Argo Navis / CC BY-SA 4.0
Activity
Marjan Hill
Pine-covered hill above Split with island views from the top.
Photo: Airin / CC BY-SA 1.0
Activity
Riva Promenade
Split's palm-lined seafront, the city's open-air living room.
Photo: dronepicr / CC BY 2.0
Activity
Meštrović Gallery
The sculptor's seaside villa, full of his masterworks.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA
Activity
Matejuška
Old fishing harbour where Split gathers for sunset drinks.
Photo: Fred Romero from Paris, France / CC BY 2.0
Plus 21 more, unlocked as you explore in the CroVenture app.
- Bačvice Beach
- Split City Museum
- Froggyland
- Vidilica Viewpoint (Marjan)
- Kašjuni Beach
- Bene Beach
- Žnjan Beach
- Firule Beach
- Ovčice Beach
- Trstenik Beach
- Kaštelet (Ježinac) Beach
- Croatian National Theatre Split
- Archaeological Museum Split
- Croatian Maritime Museum
- Gallery of Fine Arts
- Ethnographic Museum Split
- Telegrin Peak
- Obojena Svjetlost Beach
- Ježinac Beach
- Perun Ridge
- Museum of Illusions
Shopping
5
Shopping
5
Hidden gem
Shopping
Fish Market
The art-nouveau fish hall off Marmontova: the morning catch on marble, a scene more than a century old.
Photo: Argo Navis / CC BY-SA 4.0
Shopping
Marmont Street
Split's polished shopping mile on gleaming white stone.
Photo: Mark Ahsmann / CC BY-SA 3.0
Shopping
Mall of Split
A big modern mall for shopping sprees and rainy days.
Photo: Uspjeh je ključ života / CC BY-SA 4.0
Shopping
Pazar Green Market
The city market against the palace's east wall: fruit, vegetables and happy noise from dawn, Split at its purest.
Photo: Frombowen / CC BY-SA 4.0
Read
Split stories & guides
Local know-how to make the most of your visit.
ItineraryMarjan Forest Park: a practical walking route from Split
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Food & drinkSplit Pazar: a practical market breakfast and picnic guide
Use Split's market beside the east wall of Diocletian's Palace for a simple breakfast now and a heat-smart picnic later, without relying on one vendor or a fixed price.
12 August 2026Split4 min
GuideSplit palace guide: the corners most first-timers miss
Diocletian's Palace is not a museum district, it is a living old town. This route connects Roman stone, daily life, quiet lanes and the best exit toward Marjan.
6 July 2026Split6 min
ItineraryOne perfect day in Split, inside and beyond the palace walls
Coffee in the palace, Roman stone, market energy, a Marjan walk and a swim. This is the Split day that feels full without becoming frantic.
21 June 2026Split6 min
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