The 42 best places to visit for arts and culture in Split

This was the most beautiful experience! For history nerds, to influencers, to everyday tourists I'd highly recommend the palace. We absolutely loved it! Take advantage of the package deals to see all the sites like the bell tower, crypt and more. Otherwise, incredible food is found inside and outside the walls

If you love old architecture this is for you.The down side is it gets very busy. There are parts that you pay to go in but only if you want. Guided tours are available. Partial wheel chair access. Accessible parking is near by. Market stalls and restaurants also plentiful.

It looks like Venice palaces! But less sunken, less scammy, much less formal rules, tourists are nicer, less crowded. And we don't get to see his rooms, Chambers, but get to see temples repurposed by Christians. It's the core attraction of Split and it makes Split a better place than Dubrovnik which is super scammy.

Beautiful spot in old town of Split. You can spend a few hours walking around, many shops and good restaurants. Use the King's gate and touch on the toe of the statue of the King for good luck.

This isn’t just a palace - it’s the literal foundation of Split. Built by Emperor Diocletian in 305 AD as his retirement home, the entire Old Town grew within its walls. Marble columns, sphinxes from Egypt, narrow alleys that open into courtyards full of cafés and live music. Visit during the evening when local musicians play in Peristyle Square - you’ll feel the centuries merge.

•Living icon of Roman heritage in Split, Croatia - lovet! •Commissioned by Emperor Diocletian around 295 CE •A graceful blend of luxury villa and defensive fortress •From imperial retreat to medieval town to UNESCO site •Peristyle, mausoleum/cathedral, baths, and temples •Adaptive reuse: homes, shops, and churches within ancient walls •Visuals: limestone architecture, bell tower, and grand courtyards •Walkable streets: a seamless past and present Must-see: Peristyle, Diocletian’s •Mausoleum, Basements, Golden/Silver Gates

Easily manageable ancient town , although best to avoid times when cruise ships are in as the area gets congested quickly. The combined entry ticket is well worth it, although the Bell Tower climb is not fir the claustrophobic. The Palace (really an old town within a town) is definitely a must-do in Split.

Nice decent price unfortunately a lot of the gallery was closed when we visited but the tickets were discounted. Spacious and tranquil, really helpful and friendly staff who directed us to the church down the road which had a beautiful coastal view. And nice toilet’s probably some of the best in Split.

What a gorgeous location. During my visit the gallery was closed due to renovations, so I was only able to visit the gardens featuring about a dozen sculptures. Nothing was labeled (or I completely missed this), probably can buy a guide at the ticket office/gift shop. The architecture and gardens are beautiful, it was very serene with a few visitors around. Stunning views of the Adriatic and a reasonably nice view of the Marjan hill (the cross and the flag) due to construction work. The tickets were discounted and also included entry to Crikvine-Kaštelet, located a 10-minute walk up the road.

A short walk from Split is this imposing gallery. Well worth the effort and not overwhelmed with tourists. Plenty of artworks to suit all interests and in all materials. Ivan Metrovic had his workshop here and lived here, the building itself is impressive, but not overwhelming. And the view from is something not many tourists enjoy. There are steps to navigate but once inside it is cool and relaxed with space to stand back and enjoy these examples of Metric's creativity. The building is surrounded by a Mediterranean garden and serves as a popular wedding venue. Check what is on before you plan your visit. Not an expensive visit with accessible toilets too.

An interesting building with a small garden populated with some of the artist"s bronze sculptures. The staff were up front about the fact that the building was closed for renovations meaning most of the exhibits were unavailable, and the price was discounted accordingly. The ticket also includes the former church a little further along the road. Watch out for the cute little tortoises in the garden

The gallery was closed for reconstruction, so we were only allowed to visit the garden area and then the small church ~400 meters away by the sea, but overall experience was pretty pleasant, people working there were nice and it's a great location to take some memorable photos to bring from your vacation

The gallery was closed because of the renovation. Only the garden and Chapel were open fir visitors. I really enjoyed the sculptures in the garden.

The house was closed for renovation when we went, but the garden was good enough as it was half price and there were statues and garden tortoises! A nice place to enjoy the shade and a coffee before striking out to the forest or a beach

I loved this place and want to give it five stars but most of the information inside is in Croatian only and not English. The outside takes as much time and is filled with excellent archeological finds from the area. Inside, various rooms are divided into eras and themes. One of the rooms is dedicated to caves that served as retreats and meditation centers which I wish had the information provided in English. I had to use my phone to get an idea of some of the information. Upstairs there are some more modern pieces and history of the building.

Quite a bad museum to be honest. Their collection is impressive as the nearby roman site is of some significance. Yet, nothing is contextualized and very little is explained. The building housed a small exhibition which when we were there was the best part. Otherwise it's just scattered objects and parked electrical scooters.

The museum currently has a temporary exhibit of burial artifacts inside the building and hundreds of Roman artifacts outside in the main courtyard. The free audio guides (website via QR codes) are very informative and interesting. €8 per adult to enter or €10 for both this museum and the Salona Archeological site.

Well... When you are used to Italian museums this one has not much to offer. It's just a small garden and 4 rooms on the ground floor. Maybe for the real hardcore fans of Croatian B.C. burial grounds... But always nice to give a small contribution (€8) to the local culture.

Interesting place, but some of the exhibitions lack some kind of direction and explanation. Especially the one about the tombstones, an explanation about its content (if they only talk about the person or how they died, why there are no dates, etc.), or the shortcuts like HMHNS or DM. The Medusa exhibition corrected this mistake, but it seemed like it lacked funding. The exhibitions would be nice if they had more depictions, simply showing broken pieces of amphorae and vessels seems lazy. But I believe this is due to the lack of funding. I wish that such important subject that Archeology is ok gets better funding and people have more space to execute finer ideas in the discipline of museum showcasing.

8 euros is too expensive for such a small museum. Almost nothing inside. If you are interested in Latin inscription and Roman Dalmatian history, it’s a good place. If not, let it go.

Mixed feelings, the Roman artefacts in the garden are interesting but only some of them are well labelled. The building itself is beautiful but the temporary exhibition inside was small and boring.

Become immersed in the clothing, lifestyle, work and culture of the region and the country with an hour's visit to this well organised Museum. Most exhibits have translation into English. The staff are friendly and entry is free if you have the Split tourist card, which is itself free if you are staying for 5 nights. It is a huge space inside the historic walls of Diocletian Palace, so, even if it's busy, you won't feel crowded.

Very quiet when I visited, I guess more tourists go for the boat trips, but I came to Split for the history & culture. I've been to Ethnographic museums in many countries around the World. The emphasis of the exhibition here is on the traditional costums worn by dalmatian & coastal people in previous centuries. But I would like to have learnt more about how people lived and worked in those times.

If you have interest in cultural textiles, definitely visit this museum. They have many gorgeous examples of historical dress! You can also access the remains of the Church of St Andrew de Fenestris from inside.

Fantastic, small museum with a collection of traditional arts and crafts objects from Croatian culture. In addition, it gives you access to the Vestibule terrace, with a breathtaking view of the old town. It’s free with the Split card, and only 3eur entrance for a regular ticket.

The best museum in Split! Great exhibition of regional historical costume and other local cultural history. Well laid out and spacious, and has an outside terrace with chairs to enjoy the view. It’s also possible to climb to the top of the palace for great views of the city around the open dome of the palace.

Very informative museum and you can also climb to the top of the dome and see the bell tower and rooftops of the old town.

An absolute gem. It flawlessly weaves together Croatia's history and traditions through its exhibits. A delightful balance of old-world charm and modern presentation makes it a must-see.

It's interesting but it's just one room with a statue, so as long as you see it as part of the combined ticket then fine, otherwise I don't think it's worth it. If you do go in then make sure you look at the interesting ceiling.

Whilst this Temple/Babtistery has great historical importance there really isn't much to see here. The information board gives the historical context to this building, but it wasn't the small vaulted ceiling that left me breathless, it was climbing the nearby Cathedral Bell Tower. If you doing it as part of the five attractions of the Cathedral complex then worth the visit but I think the three best attractions come with the "Green Ticket" €12 and include the Cathedral, Bell Tower & Treasury.

Wonderfull!! It is dedicated to the Ancient Roman god Jupiter and was built between 295 and 305, during the construction of the Palace, and was probably turned into a Baptistery of St. John the Baptist in the 6th century. The Temple has one of the twelve sphinxes brought from Egypt by Emperor Diocletian in the entrance.

It’s part of Split’s UNESCO World Heritage area and open to visitors — you can step inside, admire the ancient vaulting, and see the blend of Roman and early medieval art. The Temple in Split is one of the best-preserved Roman buildings in the city and a small but fascinating remnant of Diocletian’s Palace, built around the year 300 AD.

I was a little under whelmed by this site. There is not much inside although the ceiling is interesting. It is old and dates back to the Roman time when the had statues of the god Jupiter, but that doesn’t exist. You can skip this one and save a little money on the ticket price.

Actually, almost nothing truly interesting to see. It makes sense only to buy the bundle of different locations passes (such as treasury, cathedral and crypt). Don't forget to mention your student status, if you are one (costs half the price of the adult ticket).

The temple may look small and insignificant but if you know the history behind the temple then you appreciate the details and what it was.

Fascinating seaside historical complex dating from the 4th century . Although altered substantially over time a considerable amount of the original structure remains and the entire has been adapted to modern use .

Free museum with excavations visible of the corner of the old palace. Mix of finds from various periods. Took maybe 30 minutes to go around, fairly small place.

I visited the museum whilst on holiday in Split amazing collection of drawings and paintings. Small gallery could spend half a day here lovely coffee shop great experience.

The recent excavations have revealed a mass of Roman treasures which have been hidden for hundreds of years. The museum shows the discoveries in an informative way and gives a real feel to what life was like back in the Roman days.

The museum is extremely interesting. We liked it quite a lot, one of the better museums we visited in Split.

Not as big exhibition as I expected. I would also appreciate more detailed information about history of the city and it's development during ages

Wonderful modern museum. Very well done exhibits.

Friendly staff, easy to figure out especially if you don’t speak much of the local language! I was confused about doors vs start time, but for my event, the doors were at the time stated on the ticket (20:00), and then the event started 5 minutes later (20:05). There wasn’t much info online about dress code, but I recommend not wearing shorts or anything above the knee, as most were wearing trousers and longs dresses. Definitely smart/smart casual. I hope this helps some fellow travellers out :) great performance!! Would visit again!

My friend and I were visiting Split and noticed that the tickets to the Opera at the Croatian National Theater is Split we're affordable! It was my first time seeing an opera show and it was incredible. I recommend paying a few extra euros to sit in the box seats.

Great theatre with a great atmosphere surrounding it. We caught a random display outside it with different people from different cultures singing and dancing. What a great place.

It is really a beautiful theater you have to visit it!

A beautiful building, like all Split. We visited only from the outside, but it was very worth it. It stands out in the square next to the Church, one with an old style and another with a modern style. Split is a charming place and at every corner we marvel. I recommend you to visit Split. You will love it!

A beautiful bright yellow building, had to take a picture.

I have been there one time and I really loved a lot . It’s very a small theater but really well preserved. Looking forward to comeback again in a future .

Must see museum in Split, suitable for all audiences. The VR experience is interesting and immersive. All the exhibits are charming in their way, but the ship replicas take the cake. Just for 3.5€ it's an amazing experience. Don't miss the ship outside! P.S. free parking is available in the courtyard if you're lucky and find a spot, it's mostly used by the locals

Very interesting museum showing history of both military and civilian shipping along Croatian coast. Just outside of historic centre of Split so not crowded. I enjoyed my visit.

Wonderful museum which I had almost to myself. One of the staff "Petra" spent a lot of time with me explaining some of the historical events that shaped modern Croatia, her time, knowledge and passion was very much appreciated. The museum covers many aspects of Maritime history with scale models of ships, paintings, engines/motors and many items related to seafaring traditional. Coming from England I was particularly interested in the room dedicated to the development of the first self-propelled torpedo perfected by the British engineer "Robert Whitehead" working in Rijeka. A small outdoor exhibition includes examples of traditional boat building, you also get good views across Split from the Fortress walls. Finally the self-operated VR show is not to be missed. An instruction manual is provided. A bit tricky to get going but once you've got the hang of it, well worth it. With the Stuka, submerged aircraft you really feel your underwater exploring the wreck and moving in three dimensions. For everything you get with this free VR show and exhibitions this museum is excellent value for money, and even a discount for Seniors.

Plenty to see. Much much better than the Maritime museum in Dubrovnik. Plus the AC works here as well. Pity that there is a limit to the amount languages describing the exhibits.

The museum is interesting. We spent two hours there. Many exhibits were truly fascinating. With the Split Card, you get a 50% discount. I highly recommend visiting this museum.

Wonderful museum. 1.80€ for students. Very worth it. Interesting exhibits with a Lot to learn about croatian shipbuilding.

Small, quiet, cool, and super interesting with exhibits on deep sea wrecks, virtual reality visits to underwater sites, the role of women in ship building, naval warfare, commercial seafaring and, of course, torpedos. We came here to escape the heat and are so pleased we did.

What a place. Very steep slopes and many, many steps leading up. We were very presently surprised by a ditto train at the peak waiting to take people down to the old town. We hopped on that for the decent, saved a fair walk. If able, it's wonderful lots of nature, plants, and birds to see topped off with a stunning view at the top.plenty of stop breaks and places in the shade. Take a bottle of water with you.

Nice experience, nice view of the city, we had a good wether conditions. Easy to walk with kids, they have also a playground.

A park worth to walk. Olease reserve drinking water and some snacks. Dista nces are not far, but You'll have up and downhill and it's demanding in heat of the sun. There are some water posts (at the old zoo etc.) and the water ia drinkable. There was a modern sightseeing tower and it was free to visit up! And there is a lift You can use, so it' s accessible by wheelchair and baby trolleys! Worth to visit!

Wow! A beautiful park literally 5 minutes from the centre of Split. A church, a zoo, and stunning views over Split as you go. I am sure alot of travellers miss this natural treasure. Grab your self a luch to go in town and walk to the top to eat your lunch overlooking this beautiful city, background music will be provide by the crickets!

This is an awesome place to spend a half day or full day, we cycled around, loads of things to see, different beaches, churches, panoramic views of split, highly recommended

We made several visits as there are beautiful coves, with seating areas to picnic, swim and take in the breathtaking views of Croatia.

Grab a bike, swim gear and a picnic, views are stunning, can see the whole of Split at the veiwpoints. Lots of swim spots along the way.

15 eurow for 4 rooms filled with badly made figures and books, this place is saved by the high quality props and detailed kroatian history on display. As a game of thrones fan, I liked it, but felt dissapointed comparing it to any other GoT museum.

This GOT themed museum in Split, Croatia was fantastic! They've really put effort into all the props. A definite must see for any Game of thrones enthusiast. Mysteries and wonders await..

A great little museum. Plenty of props and facts about the show, and it's cheap enough to enter. Worth a visit if you're in the area.

If you’re a big GOT fan, it’s worth the visit although it’s very expensive for what it is. The museum is very small and there’s not much indication that the props throughout were used in the making of the show. If you read through everything, it’ll take 40-45 min to get through. MAX. The woman at reception was really quite lovely and friendly and since we went before tourist season, we had the place to ourselves to explore at our leisure. If it was busy, I don’t think we’d have enjoyed it as much as we did as it would be quite cramped. It was great for that nostalgic feeling but definitely something that could be passed up. If it wasn’t so costly, it’d be worth the price of admission. I’d say it’s worth about 1/2 of what they currently charge for entry. The associated gift shop has lots of great items however our experience with the service there was the opposite of what we had at the museum. I’m not sure that there was a more miserable person in all of Split! All-in-all, great for the die-hard GOT fans but others might not get the value out of it.

It had just started to thunder and lighting we darted in as we didn't really know what to do, so we thought why not. I had seen game of throwns my partner hasn't so for him, he found it boring and a waste of money. I enjoyed seeing photos of the area as a film set. Was it worth the money... no, but it was interesting. Very small. Not 100% sure any of the props were the real deal.

For the price, we expected a larger experience, I guess. There were a fair amount of costumes and "weapons" but an even larger amount of pictures. The scale models of certain locations were very cool, though.

Awesome! A little bit “small” but great. For every GOT lover. If you purchase a souvenir in the gift shop, you get a discount for the museum entry and few more shops nearby. The museum itself is authentic and definitely worth of seeing.😊

Cute spot to visit. Takes about half hour to see and you'll get some chuckles out of it. No pictures allowed inside. Wife and I walked right in and bought tickets (they take cash & card).

Such a whimsical froggy experience! Brilliant taxidermy skills are on display. My favourite was the circus pyramid of frogs. I wish you were allowed to take photos of the exhibit.

We stopped into Froggyland and to say it was a very unique experience would be an understatement. So many unique frog taxidermy scenes - truly unlike any other tourist spot I’ve ever visited. Worth it if you’re looking for a quick activity to do while staying in Split.

Didn’t go in,the entrance fee is a little expensive €15….weird but cool

A very cool place. No pictures allowed, but lots of really cool displays. Price of entry is a little bit steep as it’s 21 displays of frogs so not huge (it’s €15, but €13 in cash!) but it was really fun to walk around, I had a great time! If I’m ever back in split, I would return…

I'm a bit torn on this one. It is absolutely a unique venue - never saw anything like this in all my travels. At first I thought it was going to be a bunch of different frogs in habitats, but whoa was I wrong hahaha. A taxidermy museum solely of frogs in different dioramas through the early 1900s of Croatia (???). If you have small kids, this will have them hopping, seeing frogs doing all the human things. It is done very well, and I will say the only drawbacks were that you cannot take pictures 🤔 and the price may be a bit steep for the attraction. It may have been a major attraction 5-10 years ago, but this place may be losing its edge against other things in the area. I will say, if you want to visit something nowhere else on the planet, this is it hahaha. Thanks.

Ridiculous little place, I loved it! I don't think it was worth the €13 entry free (€15 if by card), and it would have been nice to have more information about the taxidermist who created this collection over 100yrs ago (there is zero info about him in the exhibition, only a small amount on the website). But overall a fun experience! Also pointless that no photos were allowed, as if you didn't use a flash you wouldn't damage the specimens.

The Vestibul in Split is a beautiful space to walk through where history wraps around you in stone and echo. The circular walls and open sky above create a moment of calm right in the heart of the old city. It is not a place where you linger for hours but one that stays with you long after you pass through. The mix of ancient architecture and soft light gives it a quiet magic especially early in the morning or late in the evening. A short visit full of feeling a passageway between centuries worth slowing down for.

There is no way you are coming to Split and not stopping by to see this fine example of ancient dome engineering. My only regret was I never had the opportunity to hear some local singers in this area - other videos seemed amazing. Do not miss the opportunity to grab a picture from above - go through the dome from the square. You will see a museum straight ahead, but make an immediate left - pay 2 euros each and make you way up the stairs. When you get to the top, walk freely for some amazing photos. Thanks.

Diocletian's Palace is a rather arbitrary name. The palace itself hasn't survived in its original form, but some of its rooms have been preserved and are quite interesting. This includes the vestibule, which is remarkably well-preserved and boasts superb acoustics. The impression is spoiled by the concert bands that sing in the center of the vestibule and the "Roman legionnaires" who stalk gullible tourists and offer to pose for photos with them.

The Vestibule, also known as The Rotonda or The Atrium, is the first section of the imperial corridor in Diocletian's Palace that led from the Peristyle. High open ceiling structure with entrances from both ways.

Very atmospheric place to walk through if you catch the right time! Been through twice; the first had local singers performing in which was great with the acoustics of the stone dome. The second timez the Roman soldiers were preparing for a speech (around 12pm?) and headed out for a 5-min performance.

Guard area entrance to the Palace, now a tourist attraction with excellent acoustics for local dalmatia singers

It served as the entrance hall to the imperial apartments. Beautiful architecture.

Very walkable and pleasant. Lots to see and enjoy while taking in the fresh air by the waterside.

Lovely place for a walk outside the Riva, it's a small harbour area with many boats and tour cruises. There's a few monuments, and you can get a phenomenal panorama view of Split.

Matejuška is the quieter, more calm side of Split’s waterfront. Once a traditional fishing harbor, it still keeps that local charm with small boats, fishermen, and a relaxed vibe.

Beach is beautiful with shade trees covering half the beach. If you get too much sun you can retreat a few feet from the water but not get burned. Local shops have all the food and beach supplies you will need.

Nice little port

This is one of my favorite places to visit in Split, Croatia. The views are beautiful, and the atmosphere is very appealing.

A very nice harbour within the city. Great for a short afternoon break and ice cream after visiting the palace. Lush green park with plenty of benches line up to the stone walkway where tour boates are ready to take you for sight seeing.

I had the pleasure of visiting this VR museum while on my first trip to Split in Croatia. Both me and my mum were lucky enough to just walk straight in and pay after the session. This was my first VR experience and was pleasantly surprised how enjoyable it was. You get to experience the old town and palace back in time with a narater serving as your guide present on screen. It is a fascinating experience to see how gorgeous the palace and scenery was back in time. I only whish the session was longer than the allocated 15 minutes. I never thought I would ever get to see my 80 year old mum done a piece of high tech gear on her head. Utterly Priceless 😁

Excellent option to know the city in the ancient times in a more creative way, only 15 min video, but u need to be in time for catch the times. Different way to know the city. Just be aware Ifyou are sensitive like me to the movement a of VR, you can get dizzines or nauseous. Otherwise, is a great experience.

Took a VR tour here at Diocletions Dream instead of a walking one and, honestly, my feet have never been happier. 👟😅 Great visuals, no blisters, and only slightly traumatized by how real it felt! Highly recommend!

After finding the nearby art museum closed, I came here as an alternative activity. As others have said, the price seems high for a ~15 minute presentation, and the production quality is not up to date. However, I still got something out of the experience and liked being able to visualize the palace as it might have looked when it was constructed. For a less expensive VR experience, check out the one at the nearby maritime museum.

Quite a cool experience as you're taken through a bit of Roman history in a fun and entertaining way. Can be enjoyed by young and old alike. Very immersive VR with 3D 360 degree views.

I honestly don't understand the 5 star reviews and I don't recommend it. 13€ for this 15min VR film is really exaggerated and is absolutely not worth it. The studio who made that film should really be ashamed... the voice acting is terrible, the graphics and the models are horrendous. Characters are behaving like puppets completely desync with whatever is happening on screen. Where is the motion capture? Where is the immersion? Seriously... There isn't any story either, it's dull to watch. Just make it a real story from the Emporer point of view, or a peasant... I don't know, but gosh, that's terrible. One more remark, at the end of the movie, you get couple of pictures of the "nowadays" landmarks to visit. Hell, could it be possible not to show the blurry photos from Google Maps? I'm sure the production can save a day in their life to go on sites and take proper pictures without tourists everywhere! So damn cheap seriously... where do the 13€ go??!

I was solo traveling through Split and heard about this Virtual Reality experience. I thought it would be a fun way to learn more about Diocletian’s Palace, and I was more than impressed! The experience lasts about 15–20 minutes, and I learned so much in that short time. The location is just steps from the palace itself, which made it even more special. It’s a great activity for both solo travelers and families. Its educational, immersive, and a really unique way to experience Split’s history. I recommend buying tickets in advance, especially on rainy days, as it tends to get much busier. Highly recommend!

It’s free and worth a visit if you have time to kill in Split. The museum is about a 20 min walk from the main centre of Split and contains interesting artefacts such as ancient coins and sarcophagus. Learn about Queen Jelana, King Justin and lots of other interesting people throughout history. The museum could do with a renovation and there was a lot of space for the number of items on display. There wasn’t any air conditioning so it was very warm inside, but we were the only people in there and there was a lot of space so it wasn’t so bad. The top floor doesn’t have any English translation. Overall, an interesting place to visit and better than some places where I’ve had to pay an admission fee.

Firstly, it's a free museum, so worth a visit whatever reviews say! It's in a very large building, but it feels a bit empty. What's there is interesting. Most of the explanations are in English so you understand what you're looking at. Mostly medieval coins, armour and pieces of buildings.

Do not confuse this with the similarly named “Museum of Archaeology” which is still open.

Worth a visit, and the cost was free. Not very many exhibits. The building was hit repeatedly by the Serbs during the war of succession, and the permanent collection was relocated to Belgrade early on, and never returned. The garden on the upper level was nice, and not as warm as the interior, as the air conditioning wasn't on. No other visitors when we were there, so an escape from the crowds.

Unfortunately the museum is almost empty only a few big objects in te main hall(picture) and a very small exhibition. Very underwhelming and sad to see so little of Croatian history. Also there is no explanation what so every about the objects that are there.

Beautiful space with some important artefacts from Croatia's turbulent past. The coin collection is quite impressive. And the reconstruction of the medieval warrior's head is fascinating. The building deserves a cafeteria and specialist shop.

I’m a huge fan of museums wherever I travel, but this one had given up the ghost awhile back. Large empty exhibits, handwritten notes on the walls, a piano in the middle of the main hall and a strange American woman sprawled out relaxing. On top of this no air conditioning in the middle of summer.

Very nice building with beautiful golden interior. If you are able to climb steep stairs I recommend to visit the tower (costs extra), the view gives you a complete overview over Split. Great!

Absolutely stunning, this is a must see if you are in Croatia. I highly suggest taking a guided walking tour with an expert as there are so many aspects to this palace. You get a sense of feel of the history, the culture, the different times in the different centuries. This is a great place to visit for somebody who is into architecture, going back to the 15th and 16th century, where you can see the architectural influences going back into the generations, just based on the stones that were used in the different sections of the cathedral.

We tried several times to get inside the cathedral, but to no avail. A female "gatekeeper" stood at the door, barring anyone she considered "tourists." If local authorities position the cathedral solely as a place of prayer and not a tourist attraction, then why include it in the list of tourist attractions? This division between "us" and "them" is irritating and depressing. The cathedral's bell tower is visible from everywhere in the Old City. It's ornate and impressive.

My Experience of the Cathedral of Split – A Journey Through History Visiting the Cathedral of Saint Domnius in Split was a truly unforgettable experience. Standing in the heart of Diocletian’s Palace, the cathedral is not just a building – it’s a powerful reminder of the layers of history that have shaped the city. To walk through a structure that was once the mausoleum of a Roman emperor and is now a Christian cathedral still in use today was deeply moving. The contrast between its ancient Roman architecture and its sacred Christian function made the experience feel both timeless and alive. Climbing the bell tower offered breathtaking views of Split and the Adriatic Sea, but what struck me most was the feeling of being surrounded by centuries of faith, art, and resilience. The carved wooden doors, the stone columns, the quiet atmosphere inside – everything spoke of a long and rich story that continues to this day. For me, the cathedral was the highlight of my visit to Split. It brought history to life in a way few places can. If you're seeking a place where the ancient and the spiritual meet, this cathedral is an experience not to be missed. ZazaPress

The oldest Catholic cathedral in the world (consecrated at the turn of the 7th century AD) that remains in use in its original structure, without near-complete renovation at a later date. The structure itself, built in AD 305 is the Mausoleum of Diocletian. The Cathedral of St. Domnius is a complex of a church, formed from an Imperial Roman mausoleum, with a bell tower. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and the bell tower to Saint Domnius. Together they form the Cathedral of St. Domnius.

Little work to get up , if you have gone to the top of the Vatican it will be peanuts for you. It’s also less impressive, i didn’t like the guards at the entrance I find them rude , it’s also small but the courtyard is very interesting and you get a beautiful view of top

Much smaller than I was expecting but then I learnt it was the Emperor's mausoleum before being repurposed in the 7th century. It is worth the visit and part of the multi-site ticket. Pity that too many large tour groups try to go into the small space at once. You need to buy the tickets from the ticket office on the other side of the square.

An irregularly shaped square that features the statue of Croatioan national poet and the remnants of a Venetian castle. It has the typical croatian look, i.e, stone built, white and kind of austere. Not a whole lot to do here, one restaurant and thats about it. Nice to look at though.

Fruit's Square is a historic square in the old town of Split. It is the site of regular markets where local producers sell fruit. Currently an open area with many different restaurants and town walls.

Really nice square. I was visiting in June and it was really hot there.

Fruit Square is one of those spots in Split that feels like a hidden gem, even though it’s right in the middle of everything. It’s got a cool mix of history and chill vibes—surrounded by old buildings, a statue of Marko Marulić, and even a Venetian tower. Great place to sit down, grab an ice cream or coffee, and just watch the world go by. It’s super close to Diocletian’s Palace, so it’s easy to swing by while exploring. Definitely worth a quick stop or a longer break if you need to rest your feet.

This might have been our favorite place in Croatia!! Such a gorgeous square, just inside the gate of Diocletian's Palace. Great food, drinks, and shopping right here. Our VRBO overlooked this square, and it was perfect looking out the windows every morning and evening.

Such a gorgeous square, just inside the gate of Diocletian's Palace. There is great lace to sit down by the sculpture of Marko Marulic 1450 - 1524.

An open area with some welcome shade from the sun and some interesting buildings and a statue. The Square of Radić Brothers is called “The Fruit Square” because it was once home to the bustling and colorful market where women from the surrounding villages came to sell their fruit. Nowadays, in the middle of the square, you can find the statue of Marko Marulić, the father of Croatian literature, sculpted by Ivan Meštrović, the most renowned Croatian artist.

I didn’t have high expectations and was amazed by exhibition. It’s very good - to my taste, good selection of art prices, very-well organized structure of the museum and amount of works. Just perfect!

What a treasure in the heart of Split. If you have some time in Split, this museum is worth a visit. In just 2 hours you can see the main collections and appreciate the evolution of local art from medieval icon-painting to contemporary exhibitions.

Museum is in a well restored hospital building. Two separate collections from 14th century to contemporary art. It's nice but would need more clarifications on the development of the art. There are several Tintoretto's paintings in the churches of the islands. He must have had students, but not visible here.

I was really surprised by how good both the main collection and temporary exhibitions were, especially considering it’s a museum in a small city and definitely not the main attraction here

Quiet,air-conditioned and has interesting temporary exhibitions as well as a permanent display.

What a gem! We visited during our holiday to Split last week. A beautiful collection of Croatian art ranging from the 14th century to the present day. Highly recommend a visit to escape the crowds and get a real education on Croatia and its fine artists. Sadly under funded. If you get a chance, go!

Lots of paintings and some sculptures. €5 entry for adult. For me inside there wasn’t much exciting pieces to see. I just like the architecture. We were there to escape the crowd. However, there a cafe inside and it looks nice. Also there is a free toilet near the ticket counter area which I would have come used instead of spending €1.

Beautiful authentic ancient synagogue. Unfortunately the guide who is a member of the local community is not treating it as one should. He doesn't wear a head covering, the Torah scroll was standing on the edge of the open arch for no reason, because it is not needed for reading as he assured me that the community consists of "non-believers" like him and "half-jews" from the wrong side. In every community I have been so far even the non Jewish employees put on a head covering when they enter the synagogue, out of politeness and respect for the holy sites of others. I was allowed to darwen Mincha there - yeshar koach and lot of blessings for this, Mr Albert! - when a woman came next to me and read a kaddish from one of the liberal prayer books that lay on the bima. The place itself is really impressive, just that it is handled in such a manner is really disturbing.

A member of the community did a great tour. If the gate is open ring the bell to enter. Hours in Google maps not correct.

Albert was very friendly and welcoming. He gave us a very knowledgeable tour filled with history about the city and its people.

Beautiful synagogue with incredible history. The guy there was very nice and informative.

What a beautiful synagogue! not so easy to find but well worth the effort. Originally Ashkenazi but today used by the 100 strong local Jewish community

Tried to visit it for three consecutive days. Always closed despite coming in their opened timeframe. It says opened… but there is no one here. Just a shame.

We visited the 500-year-old synagogue of Split. We had a very interesting talk with a member of the community, who explained the history of the Jews since the 16th century.

I would pay a visit if being near Deocletian Palace. Nice museum presenting mostly the work of Croatian artist - Emanuel Vidovic , but what I was more fond of was the temporary exhibition. I also liked the artist's room setup with interactive illuminated pieces, it was fun. A downer for me was the fact that not all pieces and information presented had an English equivalent, which made it harder to be fully and truly an enjoyable experience.

Dark art and poor lighting. But I like the temporary exhibition at the ground floor. I thought that was what the gallery was about.

My rating is mostly for the place itself, not for the art which it contains, as the exhibition was really nice and Vidovic was a really outstanding painter. However the place was really badly lit, it was really hard to see 80% of his works, honestly never seen this bad lighting in a galery ever. I beg you to give more light for this masterpieces. Besides this the painter itself was really interesting with some really good pieces and it was quite well made a film about his life as well which gave some background knowledge about him. Also would like to note that the entry fee was only 5 euro, so definitely worth to check it even with the current lighting conditions. I'm just hoping that the owner maybe will read this and will make some upgrade after a 2 stars review.

Interesting and slightly interactive museum! And for free with the Split card! We enjoyed ourselves here for about an hour. Nice to learn something about Vidlvic and his paintings

Really interesting to visit the gallery as it was left 50-odd years ago when Vidovic died. Top floor puts the exhibition into perspective and explains why the works are a touch dark…

Vidovic was a significant Croatian painter. The gallery is mainly devoted to his output. There is an informative video concerning his career.There are also temporary exhibitions. This is a beautiful gallery in a renovated Romanesque house.

One of the last impressionists.

Awesome views, great diving spots and lots of parking space. The commerce scene is … not existent so take your cold beverages and food with you. Unfortunately, not pet/dog friendly based on the signs but saw a few people locals with their dogs so… go figure?!

Very pretty, small to medium sized shingle beach and seabed but not pebbles like you'd find in Brighton. Despite no sand it was scenic and quieter, really lovely on a hot day. We walked a long way to try to find the bar we'd heard was there but didn't come across one. We saw something a long way off that may have been a bar but we weren't prepared to walk any further ro check it out in the heat so I would take your own refreshments.

Great beach! The water is clean and crystal clear. I really liked how well it’s equipped: there are changing cabins, showers, and steps for entering the water. It looks like the trees were planted not too long ago, so there isn’t much natural shade yet, but I think in a couple of years it will be even better. There are no sunbeds for rent, but the pebbles aren’t too big, so it’s quite comfortable to stay on a towel.

Beautiful spot. Plenty of space and lots of free parking, if you have a car. We walked from the promenade and didn't take us long.

Taking morning swims an sun gazing at this beach is a blessing. We get here around 7.15 and there are already people swimming 🙂 Very nice public beach, where locals go. It has a parking space, showers and changing spaces. Not sure about WC's as didn't look for one. There are beaches either side with access from shore and steps. Lots of small trees that give a little shade. It's a pebble beach and the slope down is quite steep, it goes from shallow to deep in only a few metres, so be careful not to go out too far if you're not a strong swimmer. What it is really nice, there are NO beach bars so no loud music and no smell of burnt fish or candy suggar or any other BS. Just puur nature and normal people. Pretty views of islands to the south and clean and azure water. A place to be.

Beautiful water but trickier to get to walking and a pebble beach so a bit painful getting in and out of the water. Not too crowded.

Superb beach, very clean, plenty of parking, clean toilets, showers, changing cabins, clean and beautiful water, not crowded even on a weekend in September, grest views, close to the center. For us it was perfect.

Sustipan is a peaceful park just outside Split’s center, with breathtaking views of the Adriatic. Once home to a Benedictine monastery and later a historic cemetery, today it’s a serene place for a quiet walk among pines, a visit to the small chapel, or simply enjoying the sea breeze and sunsets.

A fantastic park on the top of the cliff situated a short walk from the city centre, you can see the port below and amazing views at the sea, plenty of benches to have a rest and the informational display with history of the place.

Heavenly beautiful park with historic reference Absolutely must see spot in Split.

Definitely one of my favorite spot to spend some time . It’s a very peaceful place where you can spend some time to chill out or just watch the outstanding view .

Beautiful park, great views

A quiet, lovely park with beautiful views away from the traffic and noise of Split. Easy walk from the marina.

Sustipan is a charming park located on a hill overlooking the city. Visiting Sustipan can be a delightful experience as the park is lush with greenery and offers stunning views of the Adriatic Sea. Besides enjoying the park natural beauty, visitors can also explore the historical sites within the park, including the ruins of a medieval church and cemetery. Overall, visiting Sustipan is a nice experience!

Jaksic gallery is an amazing art stone experience on the island of Brač. I strongly recommend it!

Wonderful art, beautiful colors, and awesome friendly staff eager to help you with whatever you need. A+

Very Friendly gallerists and beautiful art

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(Translated by Google) Sincere recommendations to everyone to visit Jakšić Gallery and buy something either for yourself or as a gift for someone. The team is creative, imaginative, positive, and this can be seen in their works, which are unique and beautiful. Communication is very simple and everything can be agreed. Everyone at Jakšić Gallery! You will be delighted 👌😀 (Original) Iskrene preporuke svima da posjete Jakšić Gallery i kupe nešto ili sebi ili za poklon nekome. Ekipa je kreativna, maštovita, pozitivna, a to se i vidi na njihovim radovima koji su jedinstveni i prelijepi. Komunikacija je vrlo jednostavna i sve se može dogovorit. Svi u Jakšić Gallery! Biti ćete oduševljeni 👌😀

(Translated by Google) Excellent works, excellent artists and special people. You should definitely visit Jaksic Gallery, all recommendations and praise! ❤ (Original) Odlicni radovi, odlicni umjetnici i posebni ljudi. Svakako trebate posjetiti Jaksic Gallery , sve preporuke i pohvale! ❤

(Translated by Google) Wonderful gallery, works of art and people who create them ❤️ (Original) Predivna galerija, umjetnicka djela i ljudi koji ih stvaraju ❤️

It’s a lively place with magnificent Renaissance and Baroque architecture with charming cafes and happy people. This is where you go to see people and to be seen by everyone and everything. Plenty of historic buildings, monuments, and restaurants in the area.

This town has a good vibe, the main square is precious and the architecture stunning full of history. We enjoyed a walk on the pier with nice sunset.

This is beautiful town Piazza. Great meeting point. Good food can be found in this Piazza.

Such beautiful architecture. Smooth large stone square. Bustling ice cream, Gelato shops, clothing stores and restaurants

Beautiful square; however, in summer, this place will be very hot because there are no trees in the surrounding area.

The medieval market square in Split is a charming little place full of restaurants and a few notable historic buildings, but not so notable that they will stand out in your memory. It is a nice place, but in Europe there are scores of small market squares just like this one, and so, in that way, it is very average. Restaurants are some of the most expensive in town and it is very nearly always brimming with tourists so don't expect to be able to take a quiet stroll in its environs.

Beautiful square in the middle of Diocletian’s Palace

The place was quite full at the moment of arriving but the vibe was amazing. People were singing and dancing to the cool rock songs of the musician. There is table service but I would recommend picking your drinks from the bar since the drinks we ordered arrived almost 20 minutes after we ordered them. Drink prices are quite high for a place with a more chill vibe. The location is quite special but too expensive.

Very quiet on Sunday night. But we enjoyed the free nice live Jazz & Blues music upstairs.

Opened since mid 90ties, ghetto remains the heart of Split alternative music and performance scene that blends a mix of gorgeous old town terrace vibe and contemporary alternative hang out. The staff is always welcoming and the atmosphere fantastic. A must visit place for anyone looking for an authentic Split alternative experience or just a nice evening out with live music and a great atmosphere

I met a couple of friends for a 15 min chat and ordered a small sparkling water as i was about to go for a drive. 4€ ! Small water. I had told a group of local friends to meet me there and say hi before i leave and maybe stay for the concert which was about to start, I told them not to come after i saw the bill. Prices are more acceptable on fancy cafés by the sea than in this venue that used to be alternative and for locals. Sorry to my musician friends who perform there, I'm not supporting this anymore. Oh, and there was no paper in the toilets, and guests hadn't even arrived yet.

I 100% recommend this bar. The atmosphere was incredible. Not only the waitress and the bartender, also the other customers and the band’s musicians made my nights in Split unforgettable. The great thing is that every night was different, we listened to jazz, tango, and electronic music. A beautiful experience :)

Ghetto is a very special place. You will find a very curated musical scene, diverse and interesting. The atmosphere is very cool. Another great thing is that they have artistic activities the whole year. During summer you can enjoy the patio with live music and nice drinks Definitely is a place to visit if you are going to Split.

Very nice atmosphere and the garden. Nice service, the bartender helped us to pick great beers (even the one that doesn’t taste like beer as i wanted it😆) very nice ambient and you can also socialize there. It’s not easy to find and not a lot of people know about it so it’s less touristy and not really overpriced. 10/10 recommended

Little bit too hot inside but otherwise great place to spend time.

ma super NEANDERTALAC HIHI

great cultural point

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Super

Hidden gem of Split

Super

This was a great experience for adults 🧑 and for children also. I recommend to visit this place. So much fun😊

This has brought me back to when I was a little child. Some of the experiences can't just be seen once but you end up repeating them again and again. Soooo fun, whether you're an adult or a child, this is a must.

Had great fun with my friends. We spent an hour just laughing and enjoying all the great activities available at the museum. The staff at reception were very friendly and explained everything thoroughly. I would most definitely go back with my family as the children would really enjoy it.

Nice little museum with exhibitions that you don't find elsewhere. Takes 1 hours tops, maybe 2 if you are family with children, well worth the price though. Fun break if you are in the mall shopping. Great, funny and welcoming staff. Recommended for all ages except infants, we were a couple of young adults and we loved it.

I visited this museum with my friends and we got a really warm welcome from the staff. We also got a really informative tour from staff member named Tea. She explained everything to us and that made the visit much more informative! Thumbs up! Keep up the good work!

Nice little interactive museum where you can spend with your kids an interesting active hour. A bit of a random location - inside a shopping mall but proved to be a good escape from the August heat. Some lovely photo opps for the entire family. Very friendly and informative staff. Worth popping in!

It's a really great place for a family afternoon! Our guide Tea was an exceptional guide who encouraged playfulness, explained everything with ease and always had a smile on her face. I'd recommend this place to everyone 😀

Excellent dishes. Octopus was prepared to a level I’ve never had. Not chewy, slight sweet and nutty. Well balanced dish with chickpeas olives etc. The restaurant is curated to a level consistent and expected from Michelin guide restaurants down to the lighting, live music and 10/10 service. Not stuffy, pushy just a laid back atmosphere that will keep you coming back when you’re in Split. Highly recommended

Just amazing! Highly recommend Zinfandel for an amazing meal and evening out in Split. The food was delicious and they were able to cater to my dietary requirements (including dairy and some seafood) without any issue or compromise on flavour. The wines were all superb and the waiter gave great recommendations and information about everything we tried. There was also live music, which made for a great atmosphere.

I’m from Toronto and I’ve come to Split the last two years in a row and Zinfandel is always a non-negotiable restaurant. The food is amazing and the staff is so amazing and hospitable. They remembered me and my friend from the year before and welcomed us with warm greetings. This most recent year, 2025, we went a total of 3 times within a span of 24 hours. They are also amazing with accommodating to gluten-free and dairy-free restrictions. Big thank you to Igor who remembered us from last year. Also thank you to Leon and Marina who served us this year also.

Food was sublime. Every dish we tried was fantastic. Ingredients and combinations work so well. Service was fast and professional. Only cons was that the live music was a bit too loud. Otherwise, the best experience we had in our trip. Will not hesitate to come back if I ever return to Split.

We came across Zinfandel from the Michelin guide. We were very excited to give it a try. We had the lunch deal (two courses for €29). We had - cauliflower mushroom starter (mushrooms were extremely salty) - pesto risotto (there were supposed to be shrimps inside, I got two very very small pieces) - beef burger was actually nice - dessert was supposed to be a chocolate tart, it was very disappointing the only option they advertised wasn’t available for lunch, we had the cannoli, it was a bit too hard. Service was slow, we received a discount as a compensation. Overall, our experience did not match the Michelin recommendation.

This restaurant is a must go. We had the tuna steak and the duck breast. Both plates were sooo good. The Markus white wine to go with it was amazing. It truly deserves it’s Michelin mention.

We ate the muscles with figs, which was for me a bit of a strange combination. The fish and steak afterwards was very good. The service was good. The restaurant was fully booked, but you could still talk, even with the live singer that did a great job. We sat at the window and the garbage collector passed 2 times which gave an unpleasant smell.

Bajamonti was a pleasant surprise indeed. The food was delicious - we went for the seabass for 2 and the monkfish. My girls had the margerita pizza which they cleaned off quickly. Service was lovely and they even kindly re-seated us outside once the rain had stopped at my request. Nothing seemed to be a bother and our waiter was fantastic. He filleted the fish in style and ensured we were comfortable. The atmosphere in the square was truly lovely and lively, whilst not being too loud serving a pleasant environment to dine in. I would highly recommend a visit here!

The food was great we ordered two pizzas and some burgers. It was delicious, juicy and savory. Joseph (our waiter) is an AMAZING waiter. He was attentive, personable, and funny. He provided amazing service and made the whole dining experience an enjoyable one. Absolutely ask for him when you dine here! Could not recommend enough!!!

We had a wonderful lunch here. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. I am a coeliac and I need to eat gluten free, which was clearly indicated on the menu and there were a number of options for me. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. The service was impeccable, as was the setting and the ambience. (They even laughed at my husband's jokes 😄). I would certainly recommend you check out this restaurant if you are ever in Split, Croatia. Thank you to the three, wonderful, staff members who served us 😊. The price I selected included a very tasty bottle of wine.

Our first night in Split and we were looking for something simple and easy. These folks absolutely hit it out of the park. The wife had what basically in America would be a calzone, and I had a cheese pizza added prosciutto, and both of them were absolutely fantastic! Homemade pizza crust garlic bread was fantastic as well. Had a couple of drinks and the bill was quite reasonable! Highly highly recommend, oh yeah, the view and setting is spectacular as well.

Very nice restaurant with breathtaking view! Super cool they have tables outside because you can enjoy the view. The lobster was perfect - homemade koculanski makaruni was also super tasty! Fish stew was quite low- lack of taste, lots of bones in fish and lack of spices - honestly the dish quite average. But in general, I recommend this restaurant. Staff was super friendly and polite

The food was perfect. There was live music all the time and it had such a great atmosphere. Our waiter, Božo, was the best, both me and my friend asked for recommendations and he didn't miss. I really liked the burger and the lamb. All desserts tasted amazingly and a very pleasent experience overall.😀

Everything was great..the food was amazing, the drinks were nice, and the service was impeccable. We had "Mrva" as waiter and he made sure multiple times that everything was to our liking. All tourists should pay this place a visit while in Split.

The Golden Gate in Split is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city. This impressive Roman gate is part of the ancient Diocletian's Palace and served as the main entrance to the palace in its prime. The gate itself is beautifully preserved, with intricate carvings and a massive arch that makes you feel like you’re stepping into history. It’s easy to miss the small details unless you stop and take a close look, like the sculptures of Roman emperors and other ornamental features that give a glimpse into the grandeur of the original palace. It can get a little busy here with tourists, but it’s still worth the visit for its historical significance and beauty. It’s a great spot to take photos and appreciate the history of Split, especially since the Golden Gate is one of the best-preserved parts of Diocletian’s Palace. We absolutely loved the guards all dressed up!

The Golden Gate is more than just an entrance—it's a dramatic welcome into the heart of Diocletian’s Palace and the soul of Split. Towering and beautifully preserved, this 4th-century Roman gateway once served as the emperor’s ceremonial entrance, and it still feels regal today. The stonework is impressive, with ornate statues and arches that hint at the grandeur of the palace beyond. I loved how the gate frames the view into the bustling old town, where ancient walls meet modern life. It’s especially striking in the early morning when the crowds are thin and the light hits the stone just right. Don’t miss the statue of Gregory of Nin just outside—rub his toe for good luck, as the locals say. Whether you're on a walking tour or just wandering solo, the Golden Gate is a must-see landmark that sets the tone for Split’s layered history.

Staying split. Foods not great so far. And everything seems expensive for tourists. Beer bad and cocktails. Not quality. Beautiful place though. Came years ago when it was so much cheaper. Irland hopping so hope gets better with the food.

The Golden Gate of Emperor Diocletian. Where else can you walk through the same gateway as a Roman emperor did 1700 years ago? Best experienced early in the morning just after sunrise when there's no tourists around.

The Northern Gate is one of the four principal Roman gates into the old town of Split. Built as the main gate of Diocletian's Palace, it was elaborately decorated to mark its status. Over the course of the Middle Ages, the gate was sealed off and lost its columns and statuary. The gate stood at a terminal point of the road which led north towards Salona, Diocletian's birthplace

This former palace was an amazing find!! I'm glad we hired a local guide that explained a lot of its features and history. Very well preserved! You do not need tickets to enter.

An once grand and imposing entry into emperor Diocletian’s palace, still shows signs of its glorious days. The Roman soldiers at the entry are a nice touch.

Monument of an very important figure in Croatian history; Marko Marulić. He is located on the Voćni trg and he is depicted holding a book. I like how they made the statue, but it could have been better.

I understand that Marco Marulic is an important figure to Croatian people, he is considered the father of Croatian literature. Unfortunately this particular statue is neither moving nor beautiful. Its not even that old. I thought it was fairly sub-par to be honest and never thought twice of it while I passed it

A very nice sculpture dedicated to a very importa poet who was born and raised in Split .

A Cozy Spot Amid the Hustle of Diocletian’s Palace...especialy if you can listen to live music next to you 🙂

"Father of Croatian Literature" Born in the 15th Century, Marko Marulić is known as the national poet of Croatia. The statue of Marulić, by Ivan Mestrovic, stands in the Fruit Square and Diocletian's Palace. It's a remarkable piece that stands for the literary presence that is felt throughout Split. Marulić was also involved with the Humanist circle during his days and is known to have been the first to use the Croatian language. Thus, many believe that the Croatian Renaissance is owed to him.

Statue of a famous Croatian writer in the pretty Vocni Trg square.

Such a nice site to see and great meeting point

Nice old catholic church from the 19. century located on the "island".

Great place for visit,With family and kid's!..

Great service, great pizza (HUGE) and great value

Very nice maintained public lawn. Excellent for variety of activities. Kid's will love it.

Super. Very important religion place for all Dalmatinian and Croatian.

Always a good place to visit. Even during the night. Great for kids.

A small quiet public space that is kept neat and the gardens immaculate.

I accidentally found this place while I was walking in Split. It's really nice and definitely worth a visit.

These are the best-preserved gates of the royal complex that was Diocletian’s palace. The secondary entrance to the palace. Today it’s leading out onto the People’s Square, and is located right under the city clocktower – which as you will see has 24 numbered hours, instead of 12.

You can easily miss this ancient Roman iron gate. The iron made gate is missing but the port is still there but if you look up, you can see the slot where the gaye used to come down from above.

Well preserved monument.

Fascinated when we saw this gate coming around the corner. It’s impossible not to notice and pass them, despite the fact that they seem to be hidden among other buildings. It looks very impressive.

The Western Gate is called the Iron Gate. It is is one of the four main Roman gates of Diocletian's Palace. The other three gates ate called Silver Gate, Brass Gate, and Golden Gate. Originally the Iron Gate was built as a military gate from which troops entered the palace. It is the only gate that remained in continuous use until today.

This gate is part of Dioclecian's Palace - an incredibly well-preserved ancient historical site

Terrible. My friends got spicked drinks. The straff were in according to this really mean and careless before we got the drinks. The bartender only gave me 3 drink options, or I could order shots. We Are 100% sure that the drugs came from the bare itself.

Weak for one reason only: YOU LET IN TRIPLE OF THE CLUB'S CAPACITY. That's it, Croatians, we've got the impression that you love money, but it's OK, stop. Filter and accept the capacity of your establishment or open another one. Impossible to move, dance or move around. You're really abusing it. I really don't recommend going to this club.

Poor service, unfriendly staff, the whole place full of negative vibe. The staff refused to let us stay by a table with our drinks, saying we didn't order a big bottle of drink such as vodka/champagne etc.. Quiet disappointed, do not recommend this place!

Visited La Playa at night. Music was loud, but the songs were okay. When the place started to fill up around 1 am the DJ switched to some Croatian greatest hits playlist... The locals loved it, but we were at loss. So if you're into Croatian music go here! Otherwise better find another place to go out.

The service was terrible, we were standing by a table with soft drinks and the waiter said we could only stand there if we bought whole bottle drinks although there were more than 4 empty tables.

Lovely place but the man on the womens toilet is creepy, he would touch women to guide them in inappropriately. Lovely atmosphere but he ruined the night for MANY people

We received our drinks in a broken glass with the piece of broken glass inside and they didn't want to give us a new drink. Unfriendly and careless barkeepers, so we left and I don't recommend this club to anybody

The architecture of the venue look modern, but it's unfinished and you see a lot of bare concrete. What an eyesore. It needs to be finished to the end so that this arena could look how it should look and it would be good if this whole area can be gentrified.

Venue is good enough and pretty modern, but security staff were pretty overzealous. Best warning - don't expect to take any liquid or anything resembling a liquid from the outside into the inside.

Although this was not really needed for Split (as there is old building Gripe which is in dire need of renovation) as it is rarely opened and large part of it is not finished it is very good concert venue. It is shame that there is no more concerts and other events and it is awful to look at unfinished parts.

This is an arena perfect for concerts and other events of that scale. The sound system, the lights, air conditioning, all was up to par. However, some of the toilets don't flush properly due to the water flow being poor. They should also do something about the steps because people are having to balance, so it would be useful to install railings, especially for the elderly citizens who, as far as I've seen, have to hold on to someone when going up and down the steps of the arena.

This must be a joke! This building is not even finished and it look as if you where in some kind of war zone. Inside of the building, that part that is finished looks nice but all together as if it was build by child not professional workers.

Currently vaccine centar for Split. Good

My last Waterpolo experience as a referee Could not finish any better.

I provided services at Split Park Festival but still have not been paid. Despite many calls and emails, the organizers ignore all communication. Very unprofessional and disappointing.

Fabulous place to start a great night out. Music and vibe is outstanding and food was delicious. We tried the Octopussy Torpedo from Under The Sea and it was superb.

35 eur for two "large" pizzas, and two beers. Ok, normally when I get something smaller in size than expected when dining out, the food is really good. Not this time... The dough was bad, the toppings were unusually greasy and tasteless...street food quality for restaurant prices...

I don’t know how such a nice place can be closed during the high summer season.

Visited a place called "under the sea" with the most amazing seafood I've ever tried in my life! The staff is very friendly, especially the owner. The vibe of the whole festival was awesome,people dancing all the time and the DJ mixing music. The only downside was there was not many local people due to the high prices of food and drinks.

Lovely atmosphere, people of all ages dancing and having fun. The food and drink are so expensive but that's to be expected. The entrance is free, but they don't allow outside food. I really enjoyed myself!

Card payment, no cash. Clean toilets. Parking nearby.

While strolling towards the golden gate and viewing the sculpture of Gregory of Nin, you can stop by this place to admire the well preserved tombstone. Nothing else so don’t expect much.

One of the first churches built near the walls. Very little of it left. Situated in a nice leafy little park area just outside of the walls

Beautiful small church. It was one of the first built and it’s located close to the golden gate

I'm honored because my suggestion for listing this historic site on Google Maps has been accepted. There are remains of the pre-Romanesque church from the 11th century when Split was under the rule of Croatian King Petar Krešimir IV called The Great. A very detailed info board is nearby.

I loved standing there during the sunset.

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(Translated by Google) The Church of Santa Eufemia was among the first churches built near the palace walls. It was first mentioned in a document reporting the establishment of a Benedictine convent on that site in 1609. Today only the foundations of the church have been preserved. However, its original appearance was known, thanks to drawings that had been made before the church was destroyed by fire in 1878. In the late Middle Ages, a chapel of Blessed Arnerius, Archbishop of Split, was added to the south of the church. The chapel's most notable feature is a masterpiece altar with a relief made by George the Dalmatian, a sculptor, in 1444. In the 17th century, the bell tower was erected near the church and convent and was incorporated into the walls surrounding the entire complex. Both the convent and the walls were demolished in the period following the Second World War. (Original) La Chiesa di Santa Eufemia è stata tra le prime chiese costruite vicino alle mura del palazzo. Fu menzionato per la prima volta in un documento che riportava l'istituzione di un convento benedettino, su quel sito, nel 1609. Oggi sono state conservate solo le fondamenta della chiesa. Tuttavia, il suo aspetto originale è stato conosciuto, grazie ai disegni che erano stati fatti prima che la chiesa fosse distrutta dall'incendio nel 1878. Nel tardo Medioevo, una cappella del beato Arnerio, arcivescovo di Spalato, fu aggiunta al a sud della chiesa. La caratteristica più importante della cappella è un altare capolavoro con un relievo fatto da Giorgio il dalmata, uno scultore, nel 1444. Nel 17 ° secolo, il campanile fu eretto vicino alla chiesa e al convento e fu incorporato nelle mura che circondavano l'intero complesso. Sia il convento che i muri sono stati demoliti nel periodo successivo alla seconda guerra mondiale.

Super fun!! We got to learn a little about the Roman times and got to try on armor and helmets. We also got to hold shields and swords. Afterwards we got to do some archery. This was super awesome!!!

The museum was great, the people were very kind and they knew a lot about Roman history. I could use the swords, Spears and shields. I also wore a Chainmail, a lorica segmentata and many helmets. The archery part was fun and they had a balista. Very cool!

I was greatly looking forward to the Split Live Museum having read the reviews, seen some pictures and been on their Facebook page. Unfortunately, upon finding the location by Split Old Town, the front gate was locked and there was nobody around. I check Google and apparently it's open, there's nothing I can see on Facebook or their own website which says they're closed, so I'm rather confused as to why they're shut and not operating in the middle of summer tourist season - such a shame.

Amazing place. People working here were very nice. I was allowed to wear replicas of roman, spartan and gladiator armor as well as many weapons.

Good experience, and explanation is great! Thanks!

It's a lovely place of our son during last trip. He had asked us coming back here again;)

Its closed sadly.

Lovely little gallery where I have found beautiful art and heart warming people. I had a chance of meeting the artist itself, such an inspiring person. I recommend this place to all art lovers ❤️

A wonderful place where you can find your unique souvenir from Croatia. Painting hand made with passion ! Go have look !!

Such a beautifull atelier. The colours of the paintings are stunning. Very fair prices. Many small souvenirs to find as well, for example small bags with motives or hand painted, T-shirt’s with beautiful prints, painted cups and tiles. Wish I could buy it all. Also the artist is so sweet, beside from being talented. She really knows how to capture the colors. If you’re in the area it’s sure worth a visit, both to buy a small special gift, souvenir or want a beautiful picture for your wall. Wish I had a bigger suitcase...

Gorgeous gallery, reasonable prices, something authentic and unique to take piece od Split with you home

Gorgeous gallery, I enjoyed it very much. Definitely worth visiting.

When you have feelings this intense, you have to let them out. Any chance of critical objectivity has evaporated.

stunning work, incredibly kind artist.