ancient ruins
Diocletian's Palace
A sprawling 4th-century Roman emperor's palace forming the living heart of Split's old town, a UNESCO site unlike any other.
0 km · about 5 min drive
Split-Dalmatia, Croatia · Europe
Split works well as a base: 5 minutes from Vranjic, 43km from Hvar Lavender Fields.
Split is a city located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia. With a population of 149,830, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Split sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Split to your route.
The Iron Gate (Croatian: Željezna vrata, Latin: Porta ferrea), or "the Western Gate", is one of the four principal Roman gates into the stari grad (old town) of Split that was once Diocletian's Palace. Originally a military gate from which troops entered the complex, the gate is the only one to have remained inRead more
continuous use to the present day.
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Split is located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 43.5089 latitude, 16.4392 longitude.
Split has a population of approximately 149,830 people, making it a city in Croatia.
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ancient ruins
A sprawling 4th-century Roman emperor's palace forming the living heart of Split's old town, a UNESCO site unlike any other.
0 km · about 5 min drive
coastal drive
A gorgeous Adriatic coastal highway running through Croatia past walled cities, islands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
0 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
A perfectly preserved UNESCO Romanesque-Gothic island town connected to the mainland by bridges, packed with medieval architecture.
15 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
At 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.
29 km · about 35 min drive
beach
A distinctive V-shaped pebble spit on Brač island that shifts shape with the wind and currents.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
A glamorous Venetian harbour town crowned by a hilltop fortress, gateway to lavender fields and island nightlife.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Sun-drenched Croatian island with lavender fields, a stunning Venetian-era old town, and some of the best nightlife in the Adriatic.
41 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Fragrant purple lavender fields blanketing the interior of Hvar island, blooming spectacularly in June and July.
43 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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