Split Landmarks
Thanks to over 1700 years of history, the city of Split is filled with many amazing landmarks and attractions. Here we have compiled a list of the top landmarks in Split, with descriptions and photos, as well as the locations of each. Our interactive map also has all of them listed, so finding them will be a breeze.
Prepare for an amazing adventure among the most interesting heritage sites and other attractions Split has to offer without getting lost on your way there.
Marjan Park, often referred to as the lungs of Split, is a beautiful green forest park oasis located on the western end of the city. The entrance closest to the city center is about 200 meters above the Riva.
The Marmont Street in Split (Croatian: Marmontova ulica) got its name after Napoleon's marshal Marmont, it is the most popular shopping area and one of the most visited streets in Split. On the street, you will find a charming fountain named Pirja.
The Old Split Town Hall (Croatian: Stara gradska vijećnica) was built in 1443 as the city kept expanding outside the palace. It was built in Gothic style and later rebuilt in neo-Gothic style in 1890.
The Temple of Jupiter (Croatian: Jupiterov hram) is a temple in Diocletian’s Palace that is dedicated to the Roman god of sky and thunder, Jupiter. It can be accessed from the Peristyle.
The Cellars of Diocletian’s Palace are a set of substructures within the palace and are known as one of the best preserved complexes of this kind in the world.
The Vestibule in Split (Croatian: Vestibul) was once the entrance point to the imperial corridors in Diocletian’s Palace. It served as a grand meeting hall for select audiences of high importance.
The Silver Gate of Diocletian’s Palace (Croatian: Srebrna vrata, Latin: Porta argentea) is one of the four entrances into the palace (the eastern entrance).
The First Viewpoint on Marjan (Croatian: Prva vidilica na Marjanu) is the closest viewpoint to the center of Split and offers a great panoramic view of the city. It’s located about 200 meters above the Riva.
The Croatian National Theatre in Split (Croatian: Hrvatsko narodno kazalište u Splitu (HNK Split)) opened in 1893, and hosts over 300 performances each year as well as annual festivals.
The Church and Monastery of St. Francis were built on an old, early Christian site—the grave of St. Felix, a martyr from Diocletian’s time (304 AD). Franciscan friars arrived in the early 13th century and established the monastery.
The Bronze Gate of Diocletian’s Palace (Croatian: Mjedena vrata, Latin: Porta Meridionalis) is one of the four entrances into the palace (the southern entrance). It was originally a sea gate.
The Iron Gate of Diocletian’s Palace (Croatian: Željezna vrata, Latin: Porta ferrea) is one of the four entrances into the palace (the western entrance). It was the entrance point for troops entering the palace.