Pjaca (People’s Square)

Pjaca People’s Square Split

Pjaca, also known as the People’s Square (Croatian: Narodni Trg), is a square in Split that was the first area to which the city expanded outside of Diocletian’s palace. It is located just outside the west wall of the palace.

Cathedral of Saint Domnius

Cathedral of Saint Domnius Split

The Cathedral of Saint Domnius (Croatian: Katedrala Svetog Duje) is a complex of a church that’s built on top of Emperor Diocletian’s mausoleum (built in 305 AD) and a bell tower (built around 1100 AD).

Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace

Peristyle Diocletian's Palace

The Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace is the main court of the palace; the emperor himself used it to give speeches to the people. It’s one of the best-preserved examples of ancient Roman architecture to date.

Diocletian’s Palace

Diocletian's Palace Areal View

Diocletian’s Palace (Croatian: Dioklecijanova palača) is an ancient palace built in the 4th century A.D. for the Roman emperor Diocletian to serve as his retirement home. It is a vast fortified complex that’s part of the UNESCO World Heritage.