# PERISTYLE of Diocletian's Palace 6

The peristyle is the picturesque colonnaded courtyard in Diocletian's Palace. 

Don’t miss the 3500-year-old black-granite sphinx, which is located between the columns near the cathedral.

Historic Building World Heritage Site: since 1979

# Cathedral and Bell Tower of St. Domnius 6

Climb the steps of the white Romanesque Bell Tower of St. Domnius (60 m/200 ft), which was constructed in 1100, for unforgettable panoramic views over the old town and the Adriatic Sea. 

The cathedral was once the mausoleum of Diocletian and converted into a church in the seventh century.

Cathedral

# Marjan Hill 5.5 

Situated adjacent to Split's Old Town Marjan Hill (178 m/584 ft) is home to a vast protected nature preserve offering stunning views from its several viewpoints.

Hill

# Riva 5.5 

Take a stroll along this magnificent 250 meters long and 55 meters wide pedestrian seafront promenade in front of the impressive south façade of the Diocletian’s Palace.

The lively waterfront, which was successfully modernized in 2005, features shady palm trees, bustling bars, fine seafood restaurants, and trendy cafés.

Harbour and Beachfront

# Meštrović Gallery 5 

In this beautifully situated gallery in the foothills of Marjan Forest Park you can admire around two hundred sculptural works in wood, marble, stone, and bronze by Croatia’s most famous sculptor Ivan Meštrović.

Museum 

#1 by SchiDD / CC BY-SA 3.0

#2 by SchiDD / CC BY-SA 3.0

# Roman Ruins of Salona 5 

Located just 5 km northeast of Split the extensive Roman ruins of Salona — at its pinnacle, a town with over 60 000 inhabitants — feature the remains of a large amphitheater, monumental ramparts with towers and gates, and a forum with temples.

There is an interesting small museum near the entrance to the reserve. From Split bus lines No 1, 37, and 10 serve the ruins of Salona.

Archaeological Park 

by Carole Raddato / CC BY-SA 2.0

# Archaeological Museum 5 

This remarkable small museum holds valuable collections of sacred and secular artifacts from Roman and early Christian periods discovered in and around the nearby Roman city of Salona.

Highlights include the 4th Century sarcophagus of the Good Shepherd and the sarcophagus of the Red Sea Crossing.

Museum

by Carole Raddato / CC BY-SA 2.0

# City Beaches 4.5 

Split offers numerous fine beaches featuring clean water, which all can be easily reached by walking along the seaside from the city center.

Right next to the old town lies the always popular Bačvice (sand) beach, to the south the well-kept Trstenik (pebble) beach is equipped with sunbeds and parasols (2.6 km from Split) and at the slopes of Marjan Hill, you can take a swim at Kaštelet (pebble) beach (2 km from Split, in the vicinity of the Ivan Mestrovic Gallery) or the idyllic Kasjuni (pebble) beach (3 km from Split). 

City Beach Water Temperature: Jun-Oct, 22-25°C / 71.6-77°F

# People's Square (Narodni Trg, Pjaca) 4.5

Known by the locals as Pjaca this representative historic square with its white marble paving is overlooked by the remarkable 15th-century Gothic Town Hall.

Square