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Diocletian's Palace

Split, Croatia
Ranked #2 of 41 attractions in Split
4.5 of 5 stars 114 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Historic Walking Areas, Historic Sites
Description: The ruins of the Roman Emperor Diocletian's palace date back to the late 3rd to early 4th century A.D.
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ohio
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

roman emperor diocletian chose a great place to build his fortified palace...at one time, directly on the waterfront, now a few hundred feet from the waters edge..its 5 euros to see 5 of the sites.interesting to know that doicletian persecuted christians, and now many of the remains of his palace have been converted to christianity...be sure to visit the baptistry,... More

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London, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

There is a labrynth of little streets and alleys within, plenty of bars and places to eat. It felt very safe to be wandering around. Everyone we met was helpful and genuinely friendly. More

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See 5 more reviews by Jandy44 for Split
San Francisco
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Lots to see here. Just walk around and take it in. The "basement rooms" are also worth seeing (35 kuna). More

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Livermore, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

I love the many faces of the place. You can see walls and buildings from 1700 years ago along side rebuilding and refurbishment throughout the centuries. There is excellent food and shopping available and a pristine sea promenade in front of the palace. Make sure you wander through the Vestibule when the Klappa singers are performing. More

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cappadocia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

One of the most historic places in Croatia but some of the buildings need to be destroyed to have more space in the palace section to walk around. Recommended place to see. More

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See 3 more reviews by TfromC for Split
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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Such a great place and really it is an expereince as you never know what you might find as you wander down alleyways and come across shops and restaurants right next to ancient cathedrals and Roman ruins. The ice creams and are piled high and such a tasty treat, a real must. A trip up the tallest tower is well... More

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See 3 more reviews by Mollysfamily for Split
Arcadia, California
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

There is history at every turn. See all inside but don't miss the Riva stroll along the shore More

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New York City, New York
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

One thing unique about this place is that it is a living, breathing real place instead of a dead museum. If you want, you can even stay overnight there in a sobe or a hotel. You can go into a bank and find Roman ruins just next to the clerk's office. But also because of this, not much is left... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

We arrived in Split when the Split Day Festivities were in full swing (7 May). There was live music around each corner and the place was enchanting. Lovely to see buildings as beautiful as this used to their full potential and lived in and enjoyed rather than having been made into a silent empty protected site that you have to... More

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Richmond,Surrey
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

We recently cruised the Dalmatian coast in a beautiful small boat (MV Amorena) with about 20 fellow passengers. The highlight of the trip was undoubtedly Split, and in particular the remains of the palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, which dominates the waterfront, Diocletian retired to this palace on the coast and died there. Over the centuries many buildings were... More

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