16 interesting places in Split

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Settled on the beautiful Dalmatian coast of Croatia, Split is the second largest city in Croatia. This 1700 year old lively and stable place perfectly combines the urban way of life with the historical architecture.

 Split has been continuously inhabited for thousands of years, starting with the Romans, then the Byzantines, the Croats, the Venetians and finally the Austrians, who left only in 1918. All these cultures have contributed to the present-day appearance of the city, its unique architecture, culture and fascinating monuments.

 With that in mind, we bring you a list of the most interesting places you should not miss on your visit to Split:

1. Diocletian's Palace-It was built for the Emperor Diocletian, and today is one of the main sights of Croatia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a fascinating place to explore.

2. The basements of Diocletian's Palace - in Roman times they had the function of storage space of the palace, and today they represent one of the best preserved ancient complexes of this kind in the world, and are responsible for the historic core of Split in 1979 included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

3. Golden Gate - Through them, Emperor Diocletian stepped into Diocletian's Palace on June 1, 305, hence the name Golden Gate.

4. Silver Gate-Through them, along the main street, Decumanus, Diocletian's Palace was entered in an east-west direction, all the way to the Iron Gate, and today to the Square, the central town square.

5. The Iron Gate - is the only one of all four through which life has circulated in all 17 centuries of Split's history. An interesting clock with 24 digits is visible here.

6. The brass gate- was also called the Security Gate, because it ensured escape by sea in the event of an attack on the palace from the land. Today, they have become the "main" because tourists usually start professional sightseeing through them.

7. Temple of Jupiter - The Temple of Jupiter in Split is a temple dedicated to the god Jupiter, the main deity of the ancient Romans. It is located in the western part of Diocletian's Palace near the Peristyle, the central square of the imperial complex.

8.Cathedral of Saint Domnius - Cathedral of Saint Domnius is known for many things, and is a kind of the main recognizable symbol of Split, but what makes it really special is the fact that it houses the mausoleum of the Roman emperor Diocletian, a pagan and persecutor of Christians.

9. Church of St. Martin - the smallest and one of the oldest churches in Split, and is considered the best preserved sacral monument from ancient times.

10. Riva - the most famous Split promenade / promenade. It began to take on its recognizable form today two centuries ago. Today, this promenade has become the city living room, the most popular and most important public space in Split. 

11.Pjaca (main city market )-Split began to expand rapidly at the end of the 13th and the beginning of the 14th century, and in that period National square, also known as Pjaca, was created. Here is the center of Split life, and many sights are visible.

12.Procurative (Republic Square) -a large square located west of the waterfront where you can see a beautiful fountain, beautiful Neo-Renaissance red buildings with arches and a beautiful view of the waterfront and the port of Split.

13. Vestibule - a monumental vestibule or entrance hall to Diocletian's residence which entered the residential part of the palace.

14. Marmontova Street - unique, full of sights - it houses the Alliance Francaise, the first Karaman cinema in Split, beautiful Art Nouveau buildings Duplancic and Toncic, Salon Galic and Photo Gallery, numerous shops, etc. 

 15. Veli Varos - the oldest district in Split, until recently was a symbol of Split fishermen. Here is the famous Church of St. Mikula . 

 16. Split market - a unique insight into the autochthonous Split life and local products, an increasingly popular destination among tourists eager to immerse themselves in the local spirit. 

 Don’t forget to take a picture of each of the places you’ve visited and make sure you share your impressions with us in the comments.

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Herbert
I enjoyed spending my time in the most well maintained Cathedral of Saint Domnius where the mausoleum of the Roman emperor Diocletian is housed. It was impressive to see the great clock with 24 digits.I appreciate the good guide.
Frankie
The guide gave brief historical information about the Silver gates. I learned that they were an entrance to the palace in the east-west direction and at one point in history, Diocletian's subject walked through the ancient sidewalk that exists to date. The location holds monumental beauty and rich Croatian culture.
Astrid
The guide was quite informative and it assisted us in coming up with decisions of the places to visit while in Split. We are excited we choose to vacation here and we spent time at the squar watching people go on with their daily lives.
Isabella
The guide gave a descriptive explanation of how the Brass gate was an escape gate by the sea in an event of an attack on the palace.Touring this place was an educative experience for me, i learnt of the history of religion.I really appreciate the guide
Mateo
very good!!!
Jonathan
We started off the day with a trip to Riva and we do not regret the visit. We enjoyed ourselves and had a lot of fun as we toured many of the amazing places on the guide. The guide was helpful in the right places we could visit and we loved every bit of time we spent.
Jane
I visited this city and I enjoyed every bit of it thanks to the guide. It is a town full of numerous tourist destinations. I really enjoyed touring its churches. Their structures are so unique and they just stand out. Their beauties were marvelous. I enjoyed touring this town thanks to the guide.