Split

City ·🇭🇷 Croatia

Population 160,577

Area 80 km²

Time zone Europe/Zagreb

Official website split.hr

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Explore Split

Grad Split Essentials

This collection centers on the 4th-century Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site that forms the living heart of Split. The list covers the palace's four monumental Roman gates, the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and specialized cultural sites like the Ivan Meštrović Gallery and the Game of Thrones Museum. Beyond the Roman ruins, it includes the vibrant Green Market and the Marjan peninsula, which offers limestone climbing routes and forested trails overlooking the Adriatic Sea.

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Split's Hidden Gems

Explore Split beyond the main Roman ruins with this collection of niche cultural sites and local favorites. This list includes the narrowest street in the city, the unique taxidermy dioramas of Froggyland, and the 14th-century collections at the Gallery of Fine Arts. Discover monumental bronze statues by Ivan Meštrović, the bustling daily Green Market, and the pebbled shores of Kašjuni beach situated at the base of Marjan Hill.

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Best Beaches

Split’s coastline offers a diverse range of swimming spots, from the sandy shores of Bačvice to the secluded pebble coves beneath Marjan Hill. The western side of the city features pine-shaded retreats like Kašjuni and Bene, while the eastern stretch includes the expansive Žnjan plateau. Many locations offer natural shade from Mediterranean forests, crystal-clear Adriatic waters, and proximity to historic landmarks like the Meštrović Gallery.

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Historic Religious Sites

Split's religious landscape is centered around the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, originally built as Emperor Diocletian's mausoleum in the 4th century, making it one of the oldest cathedral structures in the world. The collection extends from the Roman core to the Marjan hillside, featuring medieval chapels like St. George and Our Lady of Bethlehem. These sites showcase a transition from Roman architecture to Romanesque and Gothic styles, reflecting the city's continuous Christian heritage through centuries of Mediterranean history.

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Historic Sites and Ruins

Centered on the UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace, this collection features the monumental gates—Golden, Silver, and Brass—that historically guarded the Roman imperial residence. Beyond the palace walls, the list includes the massive Gregory of Nin statue and the monument to Marko Marulić, both works by renowned sculptor Ivan Meštrović. It also highlights the engineering of the Roman aqueduct, which supplied water from the Jadro River, alongside ancient Illyrian burial sites and local memorials.

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