Itineraries
Where to stay
The old town for first-timers inside and around the palace; Varoš for quieter stone lanes below Marjan; near the harbor for early ferries and coaches.
The areas: Old town (Diocletian's Palace), Varoš, Near the harbor and bus station.
Where to stay in Split: areas and adviceHotels in SplitPlaces to see
All things to do in CroatiaChurchCathedral of Saint DomniusA cathedral set inside Diocletian's mausoleum, with a 57 m bell tower you can climb for city views.Entry: €[fee]
ViewpointFortica Fortress, HvarThe hilltop fortress above Hvar town, also called Španjola, with views over the harbor and islands.Entry: The combined ticket also covers Hvar Theatre, the Loggia and Clock Tower.
MuseumHvar Theatre, HvarThe historic theatre above the Arsenal on the main square of Hvar town, open to visitors.Entry: The combined ticket also covers Fortica Fortress, the Loggia and Clock Tower.
TransportHvar town catamaran pier, HvarThe ferry terminal on the Hvar town waterfront, served by regular catamarans to and from Split.Entry: Buy tickets from the operator
FoodHvar town waterfront, HvarThe harbor promenade of Hvar town, with cafes and restaurants facing the moored boats.Entry: Pay as you go
NatureMarjan Forest ParkThe wooded hill west of the old town, with paths, old churches and lookouts over Split and the islands.Entry: Free to visit
MarketPazar green marketSplit's year-round open-air market by the palace's east wall, selling produce, cheese, meat and flowers.Entry: Pay as you go
RuinsPeristyle, Diocletian's PalaceThe central square of Diocletian's Roman palace, framed by red granite columns in Split's old town.Entry: Free to visit
FoodRivaSplit's pedestrian seafront promenade below the palace walls, lined with cafes and restaurants.Entry: Pay as you go
TransportSplit Bus StationThe main intercity bus station, beside the city port and the railway station, with buses to Dubrovnik.Entry: Buy tickets online or at the station
TransportSplit ferry portThe city harbor where ferries and catamarans leave for Hvar and the other Dalmatian islands.Entry: Buy tickets from the operator
MarketSplit Fish MarketA Secession-style market hall over 120 years old, selling fish and seafood from the Adriatic.Entry: Pay as you go
ChurchSt. Stephen's Square and Cathedral, HvarHvar town's main square, running up from the harbor to St. Stephen's Cathedral.Entry: Pay at the entrance
MuseumSubstructures of Diocletian's PalaceThe vaulted Roman halls beneath the palace, among the best preserved ancient complexes of their kind.Entry: Pay at the entrance