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Split's Hidden Gems

Explore Split beyond the main palace walls with a selection of unique sites, from the taxidermy collection at Froggyland to the narrowest street in the city. This list features the Roman ruins of the Salona amphitheater and the Basilica of the Five Martyrs, alongside the imposing bronze statue of Gregory of Nin by Ivan Meštrović. Local culture is represented by the bustling Pazar market and Putalj winery, while the Mirabella Fortress in nearby Omiš provides architectural history from the 13th century.

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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.

Travis Vladich / CC-BY-SA

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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.

Mark Ahsmann / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Gregory of Nin

A massive bronze work by Ivan Meštrović depicting the 10th-century bishop who introduced the Slavic language to religious services. Rubbing the statue's big toe is a local tradition believed to bring good luck.

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Green Market

An open-air trading space located next to the Silver Gate of Diocletian's Palace. It features stalls selling seasonal produce, local cheeses, honey, and traditional Dalmatian souvenirs.

Hedwig Storch / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Mirabella Fortress

Mirabella Fortress is a fortress located above town of Omiš in Split-Dalmatia County, in Dalmatia, Croatia.

W.D. Schram

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Salona amphitheater

A 2nd-century arena that once held 18,000 spectators. The site preserves the lower tier of the structure and the remains of gladiator entrance gates within the ancient city ruins.

Grzegorz Miśkowiec / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Basilica of the Five Martyrs

Early Christian ruins built in the 4th century. Located in Salona, the site includes historic burial chambers and commemorates individuals executed during Roman religious persecutions.