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Learn more about the rich history of Split, one of the oldest Croatian cities, get acquainted with the city's tradition and experience Split's "Šušur". Take a walk through the most famous Riva in Croatia where all major city events take place. Visit all the most important city squares such as Fruit Market, National Square known as "Piazza" and the central square of Diocletian's Palace - Peristil.
Every street, building or square in the old town core has its own story. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about Split, the second largest city in Croatia and the largest in Dalmatia.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
South Tours office is situated in the old town, just few minutes walking from Diocletian Palace. The address is Mrčelina 1, enter from the Matošića street. Office is situated across the restaurant "Galija" and next door to fast food "Paulina".
Itinerary
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1Diocletian's Palace
Diocletian's Palace is an ancient palace built by the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD, that today forms about half the old town and city center of Split, in Croatia. While it is referred to as a "palace" because of its intended use as the retirement residence of Diocletian, the term can be misleading as the structure is massive and more resembles a large fortress: about half of it was for Diocletian's personal use, and the rest housed the military garrison. Get lost in the maze alike streets of the 17 century old Diocletian's Palace (the city center and UNESCO World Heritage Site). From 40 century old Egyptian sphinx to the 20 century building, the Split city center will overwhelm you. Experience and enjoy Mediterranean life style of the locals.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
Peristyle, as the central square of the Palace, intended for the Emperor Diocletian celebrated as the living son of Jupiter, finds its place among many temples. Owing to its unique beauty and unusual acoustics, Peistyle became the ideal theatre scenery, perfect for opera classics and works of ancient literature, but also the stage where abundant urban life continues.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
From the outside rectangular, and from the inside circular ground plan of this old imperial court, Vestibule leaves a monumental impression even to this day.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Diocletian's Cellars
The Diocletian Palace Substructures represent one of the best preserved ancient complexes of their kind in the world, and hence are in many ways responsible for the reason the historical core of Split was in 1979 included on the UNESCO'S World Heritage list.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5The Golden Gate
Porta septemtrionalis is their Roman name. Emperor Diocletian walked through them as he entered the Palace on the 1st of June 305. They were built in the shape of a rectangle, with double doors, as part of the defensive military tactics (propugnaculum).
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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