Free history tour of Split with a historian guide

What will we visit on this tour?

• Meeting point:

  Ul. kralja Tomislava 15, 21000, Split...

  Ul. kralja Tomislava 15, 21000, Split, Croatia

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  I will be by the Grgur Ninski statue wearing a red T-shirt

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  Outside visit

  Ulica kralja Tomislava 12

  The Golden Gate is the main entrance to the Palace, and one of the four main Roman gates into the Diocletian's Palace. The gate is on the road to the north, towards Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and Diocletian's birthplace. Golden Gate are situated opposite to one more very known monument, Gregory of Nin.

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  Outside visit

  Peristil

  We are now at Peristyle, the open space of the imperial square. As a central spot of the Palace, it is framed on both sides by monumental arcades and oriented towards the imperial loggia. Admire the stunning colonnaded square, one of the most beautiful ones on the Mediterranean. Also you will be able to hear about transitions of the buildings and life as result of expansion of christianity.

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  Outside visit

  Saint Domnius Cathedral

  Standing on the Peristil, you can not miss seeing the Cathedral of St. Domnius. While you standing in front of it, I will be showing you the signifant parts of it and explaining you facts and story behind it. The Cathedral is one of the best preserved Roman structures in the city, and it's still in use to this day! We will not be entering inside, but everything that needs to be know about will be said.

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  Outside visit

  Jupiter's Temple

  The Temple of Jupiter, is one of the best-preserved late roman temples in the world. The location was chosen to signify the divine connection between the emperor Diocletian and Jupiter. The Ancient Roman God of the sky and thunder & king of the Gods. During the Middle Ages, the Temple was converted into a baptistery dedicated to St. John the Baptist.

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  Outside visit

  Vestibul

  Vestibulum or preentrance of the Diocletian`s private chambers in the Palace was decorated in accordance of its importnace. You will found out what it looked like and what was its function. Also, from this place we will check up Triclinium, the dining place

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  Diocletian's Cellars

  The basement halls of Diocletian's Palace (more accurately known as the substructures), are one of the world's best-preserved complexes from the era of classical antiquity.

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  Outside visit

  Riva

  Riva is a meeting point, of both locals and visitors, and the main city promenade. Here I am going to explain you how Riva was built during the centuries and tell you about its importance for locals as it became central place in the city. Also, the southern wall of Diocletian's Palace is beautifully seen from that spot.

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  Outside visit

  Fruit square

  One of the most picturesque squares just outside the palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian. You will hear about significant monument which stands in the middle of it as well as about other surrounding important sights of the square. Fruit Square is dominated by the remains of the 15th century Venetian fort.

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  Outside visit

  Narodni trg (Pjaca)

  Situated in front of the old Town Hall, outside the western wall of the Diocletian's Palace, it has always attracted the visitors with its variety and vivacity. That is the main square of the city since medieval times. On the square, we can see the 14th century Town Hall and other interesting structures.

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  Outside visit

  Gregory of Nin

  We will end our tour where we started, by the statue of Grgur Ninski. Dominant and recognisable statue, a landmark of Split. I will explain you what it represents and what it means for Croatian language and culture of the early medieval times.