What to See in Diocletian's Palace

The palace covers about 30,000 square metres and its walls still stand. Start at the Peristyle — the central ceremonial square — and explore the Golden Gate (Porta Aurea) to the north, the Silver Gate to the east, and the Iron Gate to the west. The Cathedral of Saint Domnius (built inside Diocletian's mausoleum) has a Romanesque bell tower you can climb for panoramic views. The subterranean palace halls beneath the Peristyle are open to visitors and give a sense of the original scale.

Split is one of the sunniest cities in Europe, with 2,700 hours of sunshine per year. May and June are ideal — warm, uncrowded, and cheaper than summer. September is excellent as the sea remains warm after summer and crowds thin. July–August brings intense heat (35°C+ possible) and large crowds. Winter is quiet but mild (10–15°C) and Split remains lively year-round with a strong local culture — bars, restaurants, and markets stay open.

Guide de voyage à Split : La ville dans un palais romain

Tout ce qu'il faut savoir pour visiter Split : le palais de Dioclétien, la promenade Riva, les meilleures plages, les excursions d'une journée et les conseils pour éviter la foule.

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