What to See in Split

Overview

UNESCO World Heritage

Historic Centre of Split ★★★★
With its stunning Diocletian’s Palace, churches, palaces, fortifications, and narrow streets lined with old buildings, the historic centre of Split is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s also a lively place.

Sites, Monuments, and Architectural Ensembles

Historic Centre of Split ★★★★
With its stunning Diocletian’s Palace, churches, palaces, fortifications, and narrow streets lined with old buildings, the historic centre of Split is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s also a lively place.

The Riva ★★
This is the name given to the city's pedestrian waterfront. It is always very lively with its many bars, restaurants, and other activities.

Diocletian's Palace ★★★★
This fortified imperial residence built by Emperor Diocletian (3rd century) is perfectly preserved. It is the city's top tourist attraction.

Prokurative ★
A large square surrounded by beautiful Renaissance arcaded buildings inspired by Venice’s St. Mark’s Square. It’s next to the waterfront.

Veli Varos ★★
West of the walled city, it was once a poor fishing district. Picturesque, it still houses many old houses and steep alleyways.

Religious Buildings

St. Domnius Cathedral ★★
It is located inside Diocletian’s Palace and initially served as a mausoleum for this emperor before being converted into a church in the 7th century.

Museums

Parks, Gardens, and Natural Spaces

Marjan ★★★
At 178 metres high, Marjan is a wooded hill overlooking Split, offering a great viewpoint over the city. You can also take walks, enjoy a few beaches, visit the natural history museum, the Ivan Meštrović sculpture museum, the city zoo, or several small chapels.

Nearby

Interesting places near Split:

Brač ★★★
It's a large, pleasant island facing Split with beautiful beaches, caves, and opportunities for diving and hiking. Its size still allows for some preserved spots.

Hvar ★★★
This Dalmatian island is one of the Adriatic’s most tourist-friendly (and upscale) destinations. It boasts a rich ancient and medieval heritage (particularly in the town of Hvar), a long-standing agricultural tradition recognised by UNESCO (in the Stari Grad Plain), beautiful landscapes, small coves with lovely beaches, and a lively atmosphere that has contributed to its reputation.

Makarska Riviera ★★★
This is the name of the coastal area stretching for around sixty kilometres from the south of Split to the Bosnian border. Highlights include beautiful coastal landscapes, pleasant beaches, and hiking opportunities.

Omiš ★★
This pretty port surrounded by mountains, with its ancient fortresses and old churches, marks the start of the Makarska Riviera.

Bijakova Nature Park ★★
This mountainous massif with high karst cliffs in the Dinaric Alps, located near the resort of Makarska, is known for its challenging hikes. The area also offers canyoning, rafting, and kayaking on the Cetina River.

Salona ★
Known as Solin, Salona, or Salone, these are the remains of an ancient city that was once the capital of Dalmatia. They are located right next to Split.

Šolta ★★
A small island off Split, popular with visitors for its water activities and fishing, as well as several ancient churches and historical remains.

Trogir ★★★
This "historic" city is located opposite Split. Its magnificent architectural heritage, particularly medieval, has earned it a place entirely on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

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