Split and the Diocletian Palace

Split is known for its beaches and its fortress-like complex, the Diocletian Palace. The Roman emperor Diocletian wanted to retire here so he built this huge palace over a ten year period from the year 295 to 305. Eventually, the Palace was abandoned but the Roman ruins here remain some of the best this side of Italy. Today, the maze of narrow alleys serve as home to fashionable boutiques, galleries, cafes, and restaurants with Roman artifacts around every corner.Read more