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Diocletian's Palace

Last updated on July 15, 2022
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Why visit Diocletian's Palace

Overview

This monumental palace complex is a main attraction in Split's old town and one of Croatia's most impressive historical monuments.

Quick facts

  • Type: Site Complex, Ruins, Historic Place, Palace, Roman
  • Visitor access: Open to visitors

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Where it is

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Plan your visit

Most of Diocletian's palace is free to enter because the buildings are part of Split's public areas. Admission to the Temple of Jupiter (as a Baptistery) is included in tickets for the Cathedral of Saint Domnius. Some of the surviving buildings and substructure of the palace complex, including the basement, can be visited for small entrance fees.

  • Peristyle – Free
  • Cathedral, Baptistery, and Bell Tower – approximately €5.50 for all three
  • Palace basement – approximately €5.50

Split Airport can be reached from several European countries. Split can be reached from Dubrovnik via a 4 ½ hour bus journey or by catamaran boat services (approximately 4 hours).

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