Diocletian's Palace

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Diocletian's Palace, Split Overview

Diocletian's Palace is a 4th century best preserved Roman Palace located in Split, Croatia. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular tourist destination for its magnificent architecture, ancient ruins, and lively local culture. It is an architectural marvel and home to the whole city.

It was initially used as a luxuriously appointed fortress and retirement home for Roman emperor Diocletian. It has endured extensive remodeling and reconstruction over the years as numerous ruling dynasties have maintained it.

Tourists come from around the world to admire its grandeur, ruins, and captivating environment. Today, the palace is an incredible relic of architecture, history, and culture, where visitors can explore its ancient Roman origins, medieval and Renaissance touches. Not only this, the palace also serves as a cultural center with museums, galleries, and exhibitions showcasing Croatia's finest art and history.

Must Know Before You Visit Diocletian's Palace

Other Important Objective Information : You can visit the palace grounds for free as the complex forms part of Split’s Old Town. However, there are entrance fees for certain attractions (The Cathedral, Bell Tower of St Dominus,the crypt, the baptistry and the treasury) within Diocletian’s Palace that are worth visiting.
Tickets are sold in different bundles, making visiting more than one attraction affordable. Entry to certain attractions in the palace is charged.
Blue ticket (cathedral, crypt, baptistery): HRK50 (US$7)
Green ticket (cathedral, bell tower, treasury): HRK70 (US$9)
Red ticket (cathedral, crypt, baptistery, treasury): HRK60 (US$8)
Purple ticket (cathedral, crypt, baptistery, treasury, bell tower): HRK80 (US$11)

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