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Dalmatia · Croatia
A Roman emperor's palace that is still a living town.
Diocletian's Palace, where people still live inside Roman walls, is a 5-minute walk from the ship. The Riva runs along its south wall, Marjan forest park rises above town and Klis Fortress is 7.5 miles inland.
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See Cathedral
Inside Diocletian's Palace, 5 minutes on foot
Split's cathedral sits in the mausoleum of the Roman emperor Diocletian. The tourist board calls it the oldest building of any European cathedral.
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Hill above the Riva
Marjan is a forest park with paths and lookouts over the city and the islands. You can climb up to it straight from the Riva.
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Promenade at the palace's south wall, about 0.3 miles
The Riva is a pedestrian promenade lined with cafes and restaurants. The tourist board calls it the city's living room.
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Klis, about 7.5 miles inland
The fortress held off Ottoman attacks for 25 years until it fell in 1537. It is open daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the €12 adult ticket (€4 for children up to 15) also covers the Olive Museum.
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Ships dock in the city harbor, next to the Old Town.
Split Airport is in Kastela, towards Trogir, about 12 miles from Split.
If you do one thing here
The palace is a rectangle of about 705 by 590 feet, with a gate on each side. Split's historic core, with the palace at its heart, joined the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979. The port calls it the only building from Roman times where people may still live.
The port also points out that Trogir, a second UNESCO site, is about 12 miles west, so you can see both in one day.
Recorded crime in Split's county is close to the Croatian rate.
Crime figures: Split-Dalmatia Police Department, 2025 (7,049 offenses among 423,407 residents in the county; 61,277 among 3,871,833 in Croatia); rates and the percentage are our maths. Weather: Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service, Split Marjan station, monthly values 1948 to 2024.
Make it part of your voyage
Start an Adriatic cruise in Split, or call here for a day.
In the city harbor, which has 10 cruise berths and a passenger terminal. The port does not publish which line uses which berth.
Yes. The port puts the Old Town a 5-minute walk away and the city center 0.3 miles away.
The Platanus shuttle takes about 30 minutes to Split's main bus station, which is next to the ferry port. Public buses and taxis also serve the airport, which is about 12 miles from Split.
€10 one way or €15 return, and the return is valid for 15 days. The bus leaves about 30 minutes after each flight lands.
Walk through Diocletian's Palace and along the Riva, both close to the ship. Then climb Marjan forest park from the Riva, or go to Bacvice beach, about 0.7 miles away.
Yes. Klis Fortress is about 7.5 miles inland and is open daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; adults pay €12. Trogir, a UNESCO-listed old town, is about 12 miles west.
The Viator list above has tours from Split. The port's cruise page also suggests Roman Salona, Trogir and Klis Fortress.
Yes. Bacvice is a sandy city beach beside the harbor, about 0.7 miles from the port. Kasjuni, on the west side of Marjan, has small pebbles.
The average is 46°F (8°C) in January, 79°F (26°C) in July and 63°F (17°C) in October. November is the wettest month and July the driest.
Recorded crime in Split-Dalmatia County was about 5% above the Croatian rate in 2025, per resident. Watch for pickpockets in the crowded Palace lanes.
