Must see in 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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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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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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Let Me Pass street

Historic street located within the Old Town area near Diocletian's Palace, regarded as a hidden gem of the city's cultural landscape.

Dejan Balić / CC BY-SA 4.0

Golden Gate

The primary northern entrance to Diocletian's Palace, originally known as Porta Septemtrionalis. This ornate Roman gate was used by the Emperor and leads toward the ancient ruins of Salona.

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Game of Thrones Museum Split

A hidden treat for Game of Thrones fans despite its relatively small size, there's a lot of detail in each exhibit.

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Gregory of Nin

A monumental bronze statue by Ivan Meštrović depicting the 10th-century bishop who introduced the national language into religious services. Rubbing the statue's polished big toe is a local tradition for good luck.

Brass Gate of Diocletian's Palace

The Bronze Gate, or "the Southern Gate", is the smaller of the four principal Roman gates into the stari grad of Split.

Jacques Gagnon / CC-BY-SA

Temple of Jupiter

A Roman temple dedicated to the king of the gods, constructed at the end of the 3rd century. It was later converted into a Christian baptistery and features an ancient Egyptian sphinx at its entrance.

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Bell tower of Saint Domnius

A 57-meter Romanesque bell tower built between the 13th and 16th centuries. It offers panoramic views of the city and harbor from its upper deck, following a major reconstruction in 1908.

Green Market

A bustling open-air market located east of Diocletian's Palace. It is a central hub for Dalmatian produce, offering seasonal fruits, vegetables, local honey, and cheeses from the surrounding region.

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Silver Gate

The eastern entrance to the Roman palace, historically called Porta Orientalis. It stands adjacent to the Green Market and was restored to its current state after sustaining damage in World War II.

JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD / CC BY-SA 3.0

Ivan Meštrović Gallery

Ivan Meštrović Gallery, is an art museum in Split, Croatia dedicated to the work of the 20th-century sculptor, Ivan Meštrović.

Aline Martin-Dupont / CC-BY-SA

Croatian National Theatre, Split

The Croatian National Theatre in Split is a theatre located in Split, Croatia.

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Gallery of Fine Arts, Split

The Museum of Fine Arts, is an art museum in Split, Croatia containing works from the 14th century up to the present day providing an…

Marjan

A forested hill and park on the western tip of the Split peninsula. It features Mediterranean pine forests, medieval hermitages, and limestone cliffs used for rock climbing and hiking.