Diocletian's PalaceRoman Emperor Diocletian, having abdicated his throne in AD 305,
decided to spend the last years of his life in Dalmatia and built a
palace for that purpose on the bay of Aspalathos, on the south side
of a peninsula extending into the Adriatic Sea. The spot he chose
is now the very heart of the city of Split, and the palace still
stands as the city's main tourist attraction. The building and the
entire historic Split inner city area around it have been declared
a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Within the palace walls are
a network of narrow cobblestone alleyways that house a mixture of
residential apartments; modern shops, cafes and restaurants;
ancient Roman relics and a magnificent cathedral. The palace is
interesting in that it was designed to combine a luxurious palace
with the defences of a military camp, having towers and
fortifications on its landward sides with three monumental gates.
Originally situated on the water, the palace is now fronted by the
city's popular wa
Admission: Free. A nominal fee (5-10kn) is charged for entry to
some of the attractions |
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