Itinerary
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Stop At: Riva Harbor, Riva Promenade, Split 21000 Croatia
We'll start our tour on the Riva. It is a meeting point, of both locals and visitors, and the main city promenade. Here I am going to explain you how Riva was built during the centuries and tell you about its importance for locals as it became central place in the city. Also, the southern wall of Diocletian's Palace is beautifully seen from that spot.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace, Dioklecijanova Ulica, Split 21000 Croatia
From Riva we will enter into the central part of the cellars of the Diocletian`s Palace where I am going to tell you about it s usage during history.
Leaving the cellars, we are now at Peristyle, the open space of the imperial square. As a central spot of the Palace, it is framed on both sides by monumental arcades and oriented towards the imperial loggia. Admire the stunning colonnaded square, one of the most beautiful ones on the Mediterranean. Also you will be able to hear about transitions of the buildings and life as result of expansion of christianity.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Kraj Sv.Duje 5, Split 21000 Croatia
Standing on the Peristil, you can not miss seeing the Cathedral of St. Domnius. While you standing in front of it, I will be showing you the signifant parts of it and explaining you facts and story behind it. The Cathedral is one of the best preserved Roman structures in the city, and it's still in use to this day! We will not be entering inside, but everything that needs to be know about will be said.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace, Ulica Iza Vestibula 1, Split 21000 Croatia
Vestibulum or preentrance of the Diocletian`s private chambers in the Palace was decorated in accordance of its importnace. You will found out what it looked like and what was its function. Also, from this place we will check up Triclinium
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Jupiter, Kraj Sveti Ivana, Split 21000 Croatia
The Temple of Jupiter, is one of the best-preserved late roman temples in the world. The location was chosen to signify the divine connection between the emperor Diocletian and Jupiter. The Ancient Roman God of the sky and thunder & king of the Gods. During the Middle Ages, the Temple was converted into a baptistery dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Golden Gate, Ul. Kralja Tomislava, Split 21000 Croatia
The Golden Gate is the main entrance to the Palace, and one of the four main Roman gates into the Diocletian's Palace. The gate is on the road to the north, towards Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and Diocletian's birthplace. Golden Gate are situated opposite to one more very known monument, Gregory of Nin.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Grgur Ninski Statue, Ulica Kralja Tomislava 12, Split 21000 Croatia
Dominant and recognisable statue, a landmark of Split. You will hear interesting story and facts about historical person Gregory of Nin, about highest monument in Split dedicated to him and about sculptor of the monument. The statue is the work of one of the most famous Croatian sculptors -Ivan Mestrovic. Rub its toe for good luck!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pjaca, Narodni trg, Split 21000 Croatia
Situated in front of the old Town Hall, outside the western wall of the Diocletian's Palace, it has always attracted the visitors with its variety and vivacity. That is the main square of the city since medieval times. On the square, we can see the 14th century Town Hall and other interesting structures.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic), Trg Brace Radic, Split 21000 Croatia
One of the most picturesque squares just outside the palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian. You will hear about significant monument which stands in the middle of it as well as about other surrounding important sights of the square. Fruit Square is dominated by the remains of the 15th century Venetian fort.
Duration: 20 minutes
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