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Discover Split

Saint Domnius Cathedral, Split
Saint Domnius Cathedral
Marjan, Split
Marjan

City guide

About Split

Split crowns a rocky peninsula along Croatia's central Dalmatian coast, framed between the turquoise Adriatic Sea and the limestone crags of the Mosor mountains. Croatia's second city is architecturally unique: its historic core is built directly within the massive living walls of Roman Emperor Diocletian's 4th-century palace.

Here, antiquity is not an isolated museum piece, but the vibrant fabric of everyday life: modern shops, wine bars, and apartments occupy Roman vaulted arcades and imperial temples. Along the palm-fringed Riva esplanade, locals linger over espresso, while ferries stand ready to carry travelers out to the celebrated Dalmatian islands of Hvar, Brac, and Vis.

Best time to go
May, June, September, and October offer the most rewarding experience: abundant sunshine, inviting sea temperatures, and comfortable highs between 21 and 26°C. July and August are hot, lively, and busy with festival crowds and island hoppers. Winters are mild and peaceful with daytime temperatures around 11 to 13°C.
From the airport
Split Airport (Resnik, SPU) is located 24 kilometres west of the city near historic Trogir. The official Pleso Prijevoz airport coach connects to the central bus station and ferry port in roughly 30 minutes. Local bus line 37 offers an economical alternative. Taxis cost between 35 and 45 euros.
Getting around
Diocletian's Palace and the historic core are completely pedestrianized and best discovered on foot. The adjoining ferry port connects seamlessly to all major Adriatic islands. The pine-clad Marjan peninsula to the west is ideal for walking, running, and cycling away from traffic.

What to see in Split

  • Diocletian's PalaceThe vast Roman imperial retirement palace built in 305 AD, featuring the central Peristyle courtyard, subterranean cellars, and four monumental gateways (Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Iron gates).
  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius (Katedrala Svetog Duje)Originally erected as Emperor Diocletian's octagonal imperial mausoleum, later transformed into one of the oldest active cathedral structures in the world, crowned by a 57-metre Romanesque bell tower.
  • The Riva PromenadeThe wide marble waterfront esplanade lined with palm trees, open-air cafes, and benches facing the harbor and the Adriatic Sea.
  • Marjan Forest ParkThe wooded recreational hill rising west of the old town, offering walking trails, hidden stone hermitages, coastal swimming coves, and panoramic city vistas.

Neighbourhoods

  • Grad and Diocletian's PalaceThe ancient core where classical Roman colonnades merge with medieval Venetian townhouses, bustling wine bars, and squares like Narodni Trg (Pjaca).
  • VarosThe picturesque 16th-century peasant and fishermen's quarter climbing the lower slopes of Marjan, famous for narrow stone lanes and whitewashed cottages.
  • BacviceThe lively coastal neighborhood east of the harbor, centered on its sandy bay where locals play the traditional acrobatic shallow-water game of picigin.

Food and drink

Order authentic pasticada: a slow-braised beef dish marinated for days in wine and vinegar, cooked with prunes, cloves, and nutmeg, served with handmade potato gnocchi. Taste fresh grilled Adriatic fish drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, and try soparnik, a traditional wood-fired thin chard and onion savory flatbread.

Questions about Split

How do you take ferries from Split to the islands?

The main passenger port sits right beside the old town. Jadrolinija catamarans and car ferries run daily to Hvar, Brac, Korcula, and Vis. You can book tickets online or at harbor ticket kiosks.

What is picigin?

Picigin is a traditional Croatian ball game invented in 1908 on the shallow sandy shallows of Bacvice beach. Players perform diving leaps to keep a small peeled tennis ball in the air using only their open palms.

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