Croatia
Split Travel Guide
Roman emperor's palace turned living city — history and beach life merged
HistoryArchitectureFood & DiningNature & Outdoors
Top Attractions in Split
Highlights included in EME itineraries
History2.5h
Diocletian's Palace
Roman emperor's retirement palace that became a living city — 1,700 years of continuous habitation within ancient walls, with cafés in Roman cellars
Arts & Culture1.5h
Gallery of Fine Arts Split
Croatia's oldest art gallery houses 400 years of Dalmatian painting alongside Venetian masters in a stately 19th-century building steps from the Riva waterfront.
Food & Dining1h
Green Market (Pazar)
Open-air market at the eastern wall of Diocletian's Palace — fresh Dalmatian figs, olive oil, lavender, and cheese from the islands
History2.5h
Klis Fortress
A dramatic stronghold stretched along a mountain ridge above Split, this fortress repelled Ottoman sieges for over a century and later served as Meereen in Game of Thrones.
Nature & Outdoors2.5h
Marjan Hill
Forested peninsula with hiking trails, hidden beaches, and panoramic viewpoints over Split, the islands, and the Dinaric Alps
Architecture1.5h
Riva Promenade
Split's seafront promenade lined with palm trees and café terraces — the place to see and be seen, with the palace walls rising behind
Planning Your Split Itinerary
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Currency
EUR
Language
Croatian
Visa
Schengen visa for non-EU citizens. 90 days in 180-day period.
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