Top Attractions in Split-Dalmatia County

Split-Dalmatia County Essentials

Split-Dalmatia County encompasses the historic center of Split, dominated by the 4th-century Diocletian's Palace and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius. The region includes UNESCO-listed sites like Trogir’s Romanesque Cathedral of St. Lawrence and the ancient Greek agricultural landscape of the Stari Grad Plain on Hvar. Natural landmarks feature the shifting shingle of Zlatni Rat beach, the deep karst sinkholes of the Blue and Red Lakes in Imotski, and the luminous Blue Cave on Biševo island.

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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.

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Golden Horn

One of Croatia's best beaches and a favourite one amongst surfers. The golden shingle is simply heavenly.

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Cathedral of Saint Domnius

The Cathedral of Saint Domnius, known locally as the Sveti Dujam or colloquially Sveti Duje, is the Catholic cathedral in Split, Croatia.

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Cathedral of St. Lawrence

The Cathedral of St. Lawrence is a Roman Catholic triple-naved basilica constructed in Romanesque-Gothic in Trogir, Croatia.

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Blue Cave

The Blue Grotto or Blue Cave, is a waterlogged sea cave located in a small bay called Balun, on the east side of the island of Biševo and…

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Klis Fortress

The Klis Fortress is a medieval fortress situated above the village of Klis, near Split, Croatia.

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Punta Rata Beach

A stretch of soft, sandy beaches with many small coves where you can find some privacy. Simply perfect.

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Blue Lake

Blue Lake is a karst lake located near Imotski in southern Croatia. Like the nearby Red Lake, it lies in a deep sinkhole possibly formed by…

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Red Lake

Red Lake is a sinkhole containing a karst lake near the city of Imotski, Croatia.

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Kamerlengo Castle

Kamerlengo Castle is a castle and fortress in Trogir, Croatia.

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Gregory of Nin

A monumental bronze statue by Ivan Meštrović, depicting the 10th-century bishop who introduced the Slavic language into religious services. It stands near the Golden Gate of Diocletian's Palace; rubbing the statue's polished big toe is a local tradition for good luck.