Heritage sites in Split
Historical Heritage
This collection highlights the architectural and historical diversity of the Split-Dalmatia region. It features the massive 4th-century Diocletian's Palace in Split and the UNESCO-listed Stari Grad Plain on Hvar, which preserves ancient Greek land division systems. The list includes the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir, the Roman ruins of the Salona amphitheater, the baroque Makarska Co-cathedral, and the fortified Tinova kula tower, spanning from the Roman era through the Middle Ages to the Baroque period.
A Diocletian's Palace
Ancient Roman palace built for Emperor Diocletian, featuring ruins, fortifications, and architectural elements from Roman, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. It is a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site and a notable filming location.
B Stari Grad Plain
The Stari Grad Plain, near the town of Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, Croatia, is an agricultural landscape that was set up by the…
C Cathedral of St. Lawrence
The Cathedral of St. Lawrence is a Roman Catholic triple-naved basilica constructed in Romanesque-Gothic in Trogir, Croatia.
D Salona amphitheater
2nd-century Roman amphitheater located in the ancient city of Salona. Once holding up to 18,000 spectators, the site features remnants of subterranean gladiator passages and original stone seating tiers.
E Tinova kula
17th-century Ottoman-style defensive tower in Vrgorac. It is notably the birthplace of the Croatian poet Tin Ujević and serves as a significant example of regional fortification architecture.
F Makarska Co-cathedral
Co-cathedral of St. Mark the Evangelist is a baroque church and former cathedral in the Archdiocese of Split-Makarska.
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