Destination
Split between the palace, Riva and Marjan
Discover Split through Diocletian's Palace, the Riva waterfront and Marjan's wooded slopes, where Roman heritage remains woven into everyday city life.
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Split's waterfront and palace.
Split's waterfront promenade.
Diocletian's Palace and the bell tower in Split.
The Prokurative square in Split.
Split's waterfront at night.
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Aerial view of Diocletian's Palace in Split.
Split's old town.
Diocletian's Palace and the bell tower in Split.
About the destination
Split’s historic centre developed within and around Diocletian’s Palace, where ancient spaces remain part of everyday city life. From the Peristyle and palace passages, visitors can continue towards the Riva, while Marjan above the city offers wooded paths and viewpoints. The palace, individual attractions and Marjan do not share a single visitor-access arrangement.
Before you set out
Plan your visit
Choose the pace, check the journey and keep a second option for the day.
Time to allow
Keep half a day for the palace streets, Pazar and Riva; allow a full day for Marjan or a museum and a relaxed meal. These are editorial estimates. If a ferry sets your schedule, finish the walk with time left for reaching the correct berth and boarding.
Without a car
Promet Split publishes city routes and an interactive bus map. Check your stop rather than assuming every service uses the main bus station by the port. For Trogir or Omiš, check the relevant suburban line and return before treating either as an easy addition.
Arriving by car
Use Split Parking information to choose a garage or car park, then explore the palace area on foot. Leave room for port traffic in your plan. Parking and ferry vehicle queues are separate arrangements; confirm both if you are continuing to an island.
Rain, heat and a change of plan
For heat, walk Marjan or the old streets earlier and leave the exposed waterfront for later. In rain, choose an indoor visit such as the palace substructures or a current museum exhibition, after checking access. Marjan’s longer paths and climbs need a separate walking plan.
Sources checked: 28.09.2026. Check current visiting arrangements before setting out. Arrival and visitor information
Before you go
Check current opening times, tickets and possible restrictions separately for every museum, church or interior. Before visiting Marjan, check current official notices for paths, access and transport.
Worth a visit
Take a closer look and plan your visit.
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Hotel Park in Split seen from above
Hotel · Split
Hotel Park Split
Bačvice is your neighbourhood and the hotel’s story begins in 1921. Park frames Split differently: a morning swim and time exploring the city belong in the same day.
Hotel · Split
Judita Palace Heritage Hotel
On Split’s main square, stay among preserved historic details and rooms with individual stories. The western entrance to Diocletian’s Palace forms part of the immediate neighbourhood.
Narodni trg 4
Villa or holiday home · Split
Villa 9
Villa 9 is a holiday villa in Split. The operator lists capacity for 10 guests and 5 bedrooms.
Put Gospe u Siti 106
Villa or holiday home · Split
Villa Anne
Villa Anne is a holiday villa in Split. The operator lists capacity for 10 guests and 4 bedrooms.
Paštrićeva 7
Villa or holiday home · Split
Villa Ariel
Villa Ariel is a holiday villa in Split. The operator lists capacity for 8 guests and 4 bedrooms.
Biskupa Frane Franića 23 A
Villa or holiday home · Split
Villa Bachin
Villa Bachin is a holiday villa in Split. The operator lists capacity for 10 guests and 5 bedrooms.
Biskupa Frane Franića 104A
Villa or holiday home · Split
Villa Dali
Villa Dali is a holiday villa in Split. The operator lists capacity for 6 guests and 3 bedrooms.
Sičane 50c
Villa or holiday home · Split
Villa Diocletian
Villa Diocletian is a holiday villa in Split. The operator lists capacity for 11 guests and 5 bedrooms.
Šetalište I. Meštrovića 13
Villa or holiday home · Split
Villa Draga
Villa Draga is a holiday villa in Split. The operator lists capacity for 8 guests and 3 bedrooms.
Marka Marulića 7A
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