Diocletian's Palace (old town)
Ideal for: couples, first visit
Sleep inside a Roman palace: stone lanes, squares and restaurants.
Split
A lively city built inside a Roman emperor's palace, gateway to the Dalmatian islands.
Plan your stay in Split
Best areas to stay in Split
Varoš
Ideal for: couples, charm
An old fishermen's quarter at the foot of Marjan hill, quiet and picturesque.
Bačvice
Ideal for: nightlife, beach
The city's sandy beach, a few minutes' walk from the centre, lively in the evening.
Near the port
Ideal for: ferries, day trips
Bus station and ferries side by side, handy for heading to the islands.
Practical info about Split
Split is both a lively city and the main port for the Dalmatian islands (Hvar, Brač, Vis). It is easy to explore on foot: the old town is built inside Emperor Diocletian’s palace.
What to see in Split
- Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, its Peristyle and its cellars;
- the Cathedral of St Domnius, set in the emperor’s mausoleum;
- the Riva, the seafront promenade;
- Marjan hill, for trails, beaches and views;
- on day trips: Trogir, the islands and the Krka waterfalls.
Getting to Split
The airport is about 30 to 40 minutes from the centre by shuttle bus (arriving at the bus station, near the port). Ferries and catamarans leave from the port, right next to the old town.
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