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Travel back to ancient times when Salona, was a vibrant Roman metropolis with over 50,000 inhabitants and learn why the inhabitants left their city in the 6th century. Experience the splendor of this ancient city through its surviving structures on this guided walking tour. Marvel at the ancient sarcophagi and the impressive ruins of the amphitheater - a real highlight of the tour. For the best experience, we recommend scheduling the tour in the cooler morning or evening hours during the summer. The terrain can be uneven at times. Therefore, please wear comfortable and sturdy shoes.
Admission to the open-air museum costs about 10€ for adults.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet in the parking lot in front of the museum.
Itinerary
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1Ancient Salona
Salona was a metropolis in Roman times with about 60,000 inhabitants until it was completely destroyed by the Avars, an equestrian people in the 6th century. We will explore Salona on foot. At the entrance I will give you some general information. The entrance fee to the open-air museum is about 10 euros for adults.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Manastirine
Manastirine was already a necropolis in Roman times and later became a Christian cemetery. Here was buried the martyr and city patron of Split, St. Dominius.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Tusculum
The Tusculum was built by Don Frane Bulić, a famous clergyman and archaeologist from Split. He used it as an office and meeting place. Some rooms can be visited.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Biskupska palača (Palatium episcopi)
The bishop's palace and the remains of the two cathedrals date back to the time when Christians were allowed to practice their religion freely. Today, only the foundation walls can be seen.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Large urban spa
The Roman baths were used for several hundred years. They were the center of social and cultural life in Roman times.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Pet mostova
The "five bridges" used to belong to a kind of industrial area outside the old city center.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Town Gate - Porta Caesarea
The Porta Caesarea was the capital gate in Roman times. The ruts of the old Roman chariots can still be seen today!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Temple of Dionysus or Liber
In the oldest part of the city there are the remains of the forum, a temple and an ancient Roman theater.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Ul. don Frane Bulića 91
The "Cemetery of the 16 Sarcophagi" is a necropolis next to the road leading to the amphitheater. Roman cemeteries were built outside the city walls at that time.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Kapljuc
Another basilica and necropolis we will see on the way to the amphitheater. Here were buried 5 martyrs who died in the amphitheater of Salona at the beginning of the 4th century during the persecution of Christians by Diocletian.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Amphitheatre Solin
The highlight of the tour in Salona is the amphitheater. It is relatively well preserved, even though the Venetians removed most of the stones to build their churches in Venice!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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