Legendary
Sight
Diocletian's Palace
A 4th-century Roman palace at the heart of Split.
Photo: Ernest Hébrard (recoloured by DIREKTOR) / Public domain
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA
Why it is worth your time
Spread along a rocky ridge above the city, this fortress has watched the only pass to the coast for two thousand years: held by Illyrians, Romans, medieval Croatian kings and a legendary band who held off the Ottomans for decades. The views over Split and the islands are immense, and Game of Thrones fans will recognise its ramparts as the city of Meereen.
Croatia Atlas tip
Drive or bus up for sunset: the panorama over Split, the sea and the islands from the top is unmatched.
More places in Split
A small next-step selection from the same city.
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
Activity
Veliki Kabal (Mosor)
Mosor's highest summit, with views over coast and islands.
Photo: Moson81 / CC BY-SA 4.0
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