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Diocletian's Palace

A sight in Old Town, Split, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Diocletian's Palace in Old Town, Split
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Why go

4th-century Roman palace whose walls now hold the old town's lanes, cafes and homes.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Split, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Cathedral of Saint Domnius and Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Old Town
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Split, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Cathedral of Saint Domnius

    Cathedral built into Diocletian's mausoleum, with a bell tower climb.

    Sight · 0.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar

    Wine bar with a long list of Croatian bottles by the glass.

    Drinks · 0.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Split Green Market

    Open-air market just outside the palace's east gate for fruit, figs and local produce.

    Shopping · 0.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Bokeria Kitchen & Wine

    Busy market-inspired restaurant in the old town with Croatian wines.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Konoba Fetivi

    Family-run tavern near the Varoš quarter serving fresh fish and Dalmatian dishes.

    Food · 0.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Bačvice Beach

    Sandy city beach where locals play picigin, a shallow-water ball game.

    Outdoors · 0.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Diocletian's Palace is a stop on our Dalmatian Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Split

Another curated sight in Split. See the full Split guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Split run from 10°C in January to 30°C in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Diocletian's Palace itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Split from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Split weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
21000, Grad, Split, Croatia
Coordinates
43.50826, 16.44018
Destination
Split, Croatia

Diocletian's Palace: quick answers

How much time do you need at Diocletian's Palace?

Plan on about 2 hours at Diocletian's Palace. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Diocletian's Palace?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Explore the substructure cellars to see the original floor plan.

Is Diocletian's Palace free?

Yes, we list Diocletian's Palace as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Diocletian's Palace?

Diocletian's Palace is at 21000, Grad, Split, Croatia, in Old Town. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Diocletian's Palace?

Diocletian's Palace appears on Dalmatian Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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