Diocletian's Palace, Split

I would say that this is one of the most unique places that I have ever seen! Trough it you can see whole history of medieval Croatia. Originally it was built by Emperor of Roman Empire Diocletian. He separated empire in four parts and resigned to live his life in peace. Entire town on 10000 people was built for him. He lived and died peacefully here. Than this building was used as court house. In early medieval era it was captured by barbarians than Slavs, than Venetians, Hungarians, French, Austrians and finally independent. You can feel all this standing in center of square. Old temples of Roman times became Christina temples; materials stones and blocks were used to build small houses of Medieval period. Massive ancient walls now host apartments and stores and Sphinx captured from Egypt lie near entrance to restaurants. Visit it and see how one place can be inhabited and incorporated by so many cultures! Diocletian place is about culture and about Europe itself!

Try to wake up early in the morning or late in the night to really enjoy this marvelous piece of architecture without tourists around

Lots to see and many turns leaving you lost or feeling like you're going around in circles! People still live in the sectioned off rooms in the palace! Best time to go is just before sunset and then watch the sun set through the arches in the far back facing the sea

The "old town" of Split, and old palace now merged with the city, it's and incredible place to explore, walk all over the streets, found the good restaurants and ice cream shops, take a drink a nice meal, and keep exploring, a walk is recommended by day and night, by day you can purchase entrance to the cathedral, Jupiter's temple, the crypt, museum and the big watch tower from where you will be able to see the whole city, the great Adriatic see and even some close islands, you can get a ticket only for the watch tower if you want, or the package for all this main attractions which I recommend, also you will learn some history, enjoy your time on the nice small streets of this palace, be safe, and have fun ;)!

A beautiful piece of history that is free to explore. Lovely to be able to roam around. Unfortunately this hasn't been kept as well as other Croatian buildings around the country so was quite underwhelming, especially after coming from Dubrovnik.