If we talk about a ‘must see’ place in Split, such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Statue of Liberty in New York, it is definitely Diocletian’s Palace. Diocletian’s Palace was built in the 4th century as a combination summer house and military camp for Emperor Diocletian, who voluntarily abdicated to spend his retirement in this beautiful place. The ground plan of the Palace covers almost 40 000 m2 and has a form of an irregular fortified rectangle
Can you go inside Diocletian’s Palace?
Palace has four entrances known as the Golden Gate (Porta Aureus), the Silver Gate (Porta Argentea), the Iron Gate (Porta Ferrea) and the Brass Gate (Porta Aenea) – all of them are still well preserved and presented today.
And the best thing is, the entrance to the Palace is free of charge for everyone!
If you desire to take a deeper look at the substructures of Diocletian’s palace – it’ s east and west wing, you’ll have to buy a ticket. Adult ticket is 8€, for students it’s 6€ and for families with children under the age of 15, 16€. For more info check out https://www.mgs.hr/cjenici-i-radno-vrijeme/ .
What is the Diocletian Palace Opening Hours?
Diocletian Palace in Split has no opening hours so you are free to visit the site 24/7.
Who built Diocletian’s palace?
The palace was built by the emperor so that after abdicating the throne he could enjoy the peaceful life for which he cried so much, and in his retirement he spent his time planting vegetables in the palace garden. Construction began in 295 and lasted ten years, when Diocletian took off his imperial cloak and arrived at his Dalmatian residence.
Diocletian gathered builders and masons from the Eastern Roman Empire as well as local craftsmen for the construction of the palace. All the basic materials came from the immediate vicinity. The white stone was delivered from a nearby quarry, mostly from the island of Brač, and some from Seget near Trogir.
The very performance of the construction shows an enviable technical and craftsmanship level, which is extremely impressive even for today’s modern construction methods.
After Diocletian spent his last days here, life in the palace did not stop, and the palace lives on even today after over 1,700 years of existence. In those 1700 years, the palace slowly became a city, which even today beckons with its rich tradition, magnificent history, and the beauty of its natural and cultural heritage. Numerous buildings of pre-Romanesque, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture were thus created, which together with the remains of the old Roman palace form a unique urbanistic whole of the core of the city of Split.
What is the significance of Diocletian’s Palace?
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 and a major tourist attraction, Diocletian’s Palace not only preserves the legacy of the Roman Empire but also contributes significantly to the economy and cultural heritage of Croatia, inviting visitors to explore its storied corridors and experience the echoes of history firsthand.
Do people live inside the palace?
What is fascinating is the fact that today people live and work in Diocletian’s Palace, which makes it a unique Roman building in Europe and the world. Settlement of the Palace and organized city life within it began as early as the 6th century. century, when it represented a sort of refuge for the exiled population after the demolition of Salona.
Was Game of Thrones filmed in Split?
Yes, you heard it right! Game of Thrones was filmed in Split!
Diocletian’s Palace, served as a Meereen Game of Thrones Location. It is within these historical walls that Daenerys trains her trio of dragons. Furthermore, in the fourth season, it is here that the enslaved individuals gather by the fireside to deliberate whether to offer their allegiance to her.
Split’s historical architecture provided a fitting backdrop for the show’s fantastical world, and several other locations in Croatia were also used throughout the series.
Best way to explore the palace?
Diocletian’s Palace is full of monuments, buildings, squares and various decorations where numerous architectural styles are intertwined. You surely don’t want to miss out any of it so book our Split walking tour and get to know every important thing that has made this palace what it is today – a unique impressive ancient monument that is also the home and workplace of many residents.
Walking through the palace, you will witness monuments even older than the palace, numerous Roman monuments and construction methods, as well as the medieval way of life that found a way to fit into Roman construction and today’s life. You’ll get to know the main square Perisytle, the oldest cathedral with impressive bell tower, Vestibule and much more!
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