Split
Split grew inside and around the retirement palace of the emperor Diocletian, so the old town's lanes run through Roman walls, cellars and courtyards that are still lived in. It is the main ferry port for the central Dalmatian islands and has a long seafront promenade and city beaches. Two days covers the palace quarter and one island day trip.
How long to stay
May to October; ferry schedules thin out in winter.
Typical daily budget
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Best time to go
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Is Split right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Split is known for.
Great for
- History & culture
- Food
- Nightlife
Less of a focus
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
- Solo
- Budget friendly
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Top things to do
Diocletian's Palace
Entrance €6.40 · VerifiedSplit
A fourth-century Roman palace complex that became the core of Split, with an intact peristyle, cathedral bell tower and vaulted basement halls. The Roman emperor Diocletian built this palace around AD 300 as his retirement residence. Today it forms the living heart of Split's old town, with shops and homes inside its walls. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Marjan Hill
Free entry · VerifiedSplit
A pine-covered headland on the edge of the old town, with stepped paths to viewpoints, chapels and small rocky swimming coves.
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Popular activities
Dalmatian food and wine walk
Tasting route through the market, a konoba and a wine bar in the palace lanes.