The Mediterranean coasts attract millions of tourists every year, making Split, a city in the Dalmatia region, one of the most popular in Croatia. If you are planning your tour of this metropolis and do not want to miss a thing, remember to include the wonderful Diocletian’s Palace in your itinerary.
To tell the story of the city of Split, you have to talk about the Roman Empire and its power. At that time, there were few settlements in the Balkan area of the Adriatic Sea, and in the place where the city of Split is today, there was simply nothing.
Dalmatia began to be populated when, in the year 305, the Emperor Diocletian left his post and retired to live in his palace. This would become known as Diocletian’s Palace, and it was the first building in Split, as well as being the heart of this nascent city.
Later, part of Diocletian’s Palace was converted into a factory for military uniforms, attracting many workers from nearby towns. Over time, merchants, fishermen, goldsmiths, blacksmiths and other experts in various trades settled, further boosting the growth of Split.
Currently, the Diocletian Palace is the most representative symbol of the city, and is recognized as a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
If you go to Split and want to discover this fantastic Roman building, get ready to visit one of the most incredible fortresses in Dalmatia. Since, although the name of the place refers to it as a palace, the former residence of Emperor Diocletian was more of a city than a simple castle.
Within its walls, which were several and very extensive, more than 8,000 people lived. It remains only to imagine how enormous the dimensions of Diocletian’s Palace were during his glory days, which was able to house so many inhabitants.
Today, the Diocletian Palace stands out for its impeccable state of preservation. It is so well preserved that it is easy to go through it and feel that you have traveled back in time, back to a time of empires and conquests, but above all, of immense architectural beauty.
In addition, in Diocletian’s Palace you can visit the old hall, the imperial rooms, the streets, the squares, the underground galleries, the Diocletian Mausoleum, the Temple of Jupiter and the Ethnographic Museum.
Split is a curious metropolis, it has areas full of contrast and places that seem to belong to two different cities. However, one thing is for sure, and that is that you cannot miss Diocletian’s Palace.
If you need another reason to continue surprising you with this fortress, you will be fascinated to know that it is still an active part of Split, so admission is free and hours are free. That is to say, you can go to know this captivating palace how and when you want.
Likewise, within the Diocletian Palace there is still a lot of commercial activity. If what you were looking for was a good plan, do not hesitate to have a snack in some of its many cafes, in the same gardens where an unforgettable Roman emperor lived.
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