Split best

Split’s old town in eight stops: the 1893 theatre, Golden Gate, Diocletian’s Palace, cellars, cathedral, the Riva and the Prokurative. Checked October 2026.

In the vibrant city of Split, where ancient Roman ruins meet modern Mediterranean life, few landmarks capture the imagination quite

St Francis Church and Monastery in Split: the tombs of Marulić and Trumbić, a Gothic crucifix by Blaž Jurjev and a quiet cloister on the Riva. Checked October 2026.

Republic Square in Split, known as Prokurative: Bajamonti’s Venetian-style arcades, the theatre that burned, the Split Festival stage. Checked October 2026.

The Split Riva, a sun-drenched promenade stretching gracefully along the Adriatic Sea, is the beating heart of Split, Croatia. This

People’s Square (Pjaca) in Split: the first square outside Diocletian’s Palace, its Gothic town hall, the 24-hour clock and the Iron Gate. Checked October 2026.

The Temple of Jupiter in Split: Diocletian’s temple turned baptistery, its headless sphinx, coffered vault and the king carved on the font. Checked October 2026.

Diocletian’s Palace in Split: the emperor’s retirement home, the Peristyle sphinx, the cathedral in his tomb, the cellars and four gates. Checked October 2026.

The Peristyle in Split: Diocletian’s court, the 3,500-year-old sphinx, the Protiron and Vestibule, the red paint of 1968 and the noon guard. Checked October 2026.

St Domnius Cathedral in Split: Diocletian’s mausoleum turned church, Buvina’s 1214 doors, the emperor’s portrait and the bell tower climb. Checked October 2026.