🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Diocletian's Palace
- ✓St. Dove Cathedral
- ✓Riva Waterfront
- ✓Marjan Hill
- ✓Old Town
Split
Split
Ancient Roman city famous for Diocletian's Palace, a World Heritage Site
🌐Other Cities in Croatia
Recommended Hotels in Split
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Hotel Park Split
- ★Cornaro Hotel
- ★Radisson Blu Resort Split
- ★Hotel Luxe Split
- ★Marmont Hotel
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Zinfandel's Restaurant
$$$Fine Croatian cuisine with Dalmatian wines, in historic palace cellar
•Konoba Matejuska
$$Traditional seafood konoba near fish market, authentic local favorite
•Villa Spiza
$$Tiny family-run eatery with daily fresh menu, Dalmatian home cooking
•Articok
$Fast casual with creative sandwiches and fresh smoothies
🛍️ Shopping
- •Green Market (Pazar)market
Daily open-air market east of palace with fresh produce, cheese, olive oil, lavender, and local products. Morning only. Authentic Split shopping experience.
- •Diocletian's Palace Shopsshopping_district
Boutiques and souvenir shops within palace cellars and streets. Croatian crafts, jewelry, lavender products, and local wines. Unique historic shopping setting.
- •Marmontova Streetshopping_street
Main pedestrian shopping street parallel to Riva. International brands, Croatian chains, and cafes. Modern shopping area outside palace walls.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Split is a ferry hub - book island-hopping ferries in advance
- • Diocletian's Palace is a living neighborhood with shops and apartments
- • Avoid tour groups by visiting early morning or late afternoon
- • Use Split as base for Plitvice Lakes and Krka Waterfalls day trips
- • Green Market (Pazar) is best in the morning
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
May - September
💰Daily Budget
$60-120/day
👥Popular With
CouplesFamiliesHistory BuffsIsland Hoppers
🗓️Recommended Stay
2-3 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+1
💬Local Language
Croatian
💱Currency
EUR (Euro - joined 2023!)
📅Split 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Diocletian's Palace & Old Town
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Morning3h
Diocletian's Palace Exploration
💡 Start at Golden Gate. Visit underground cellars, Peristyle Square, and Cathedral of St. Domnius (climb bell tower for views).
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Afternoon2h
🎭
Riva Waterfront Promenade
💡 Palm-lined waterfront perfect for coffee and people-watching. Connect to Old Town via narrow streets.
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Evening2-3h
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Marjan Hill Sunset
💡 Hike or rent bike to viewpoint Café Vidilica. Panoramic views over Split and islands.
💡Tips
- •Split is a ferry hub - book island-hopping ferries in advance
- •Diocletian's Palace is a living neighborhood with shops and apartments
- •Avoid tour groups by visiting early morning or late afternoon
- •Use Split as base for Plitvice Lakes and Krka Waterfalls day trips