Meeting Point

Brass model of Diocletian’s Palace

Intro by the palace map

By the map you’ll learn about the geography of Dalmatia, the foundation of its earliest cities, and the rise of Emperor Diocletian to power

The substructures of Diocletian's palace

Here I'll explain to you why and how the substructures were built, how they have been preserved, and the stories these ancient halls reveal about the palace. Visiting the full substructure is also possibe and requires a separate entrance fee.

Vestibule

At the Vestibule, we will explore how this grand entrance chamber connected the imperial residence to the main square, uncover its symbolic message, and understand why it was designed in such a distinctive way.

Peristyle Square

The Peristyle Square is the heart of both the palace and the modern city. With its exotic origins and countless secrets hidden within

Side view of the Cathedral of Split

At this stop, we’ll admire the Cathedral from the side as I share the story of how the emperor’s mausoleum was transformed into a Christian cathedral. We’ll also see the Silver Gate and how the Romans connected the palace’s major gates

Walk through the narrow alleys

After the Silver gate we'll go through the narrow streets and see how the people living in Split made the palace walls part of their homes

Golden gate and Gregory of Nin

The Golden Gate is the grand northern entrance to Diocletian’s Palace. It stands as a striking example of Roman architecture, in front of it is the statue of Gregory of Nin, a symbol of our heritage and language.

Pjaca, the people's square

After we leave the palace it is time to visit the medieval main square of Split. Pjaca is a beautiful square that was created as the city expanded beyond the palace walls. Surrounded by elegant Venetian and Gothic buildings, Pjaca has long been a hub of everyday life.

Fruit square and Riva

Ending Point

Riva