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PLACES OF INTEREST Your complete street-by-street guide to all retail businesses in Diocletian's Palace!
Diocletian’s walled fortress/residence was designed as the
emperor’s “retirement” home. It was begun around 293AD
and using as many as 15,000 workers, including Greek slaves, ARTS AND CRAFTS 7 Café Bar Noon 3 Gold KM 27 Konoba Antiquum 17 Suvenirnica Split
was completed in just 10 years. It’s considered to be the most Bulićeva Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” A Traditional Croatian Poljana kraljice Jelene
important surviving example of late Roman architecture. 8 Bag&Go hand made bags
Majstora Jurja Grabovčeva ul.
Rectangular in shape, 705’ x 590’. It originally had just two 5 St-Riva Café upstairs, 5 Zlatarna Domenik 28 Croatica
main intersecting streets, Cardo, now Dioklecijanova UI. and overlooking the Riva Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” Dioklecijanova
Decumanus, now Poljana Kraljice Jelene, that run N-S and E-W. 9A Arterija Arts and Crafts 8 28 Laganini Kraj Sv. Ivana
Located in the center of each outside wall is a gate. Many of the Majstora Jurja Obala Hrv. Prep., “Riva” 11 Zlatarna Dvornik 30 Natura Dalmacia
sites below have small signs on a nearby wall that fully explain Café Bar Bobis Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” 29 To je TAKO Mexican food Croatian wines and delicacies
their historic details. 31 Forgas T-shirts, illustrations, 9 Grabovčeva ulica
etchings, jewelry outdoor café / pastry shop Dioklecijanova ulica
NORTH WALL / known as the “GOLDEN GATE” Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” 15 Zlatarna Nika
Cindro Palace, Krešimirova Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” 2 Pizzeria Portas
1 The Golden Gate. Of the four entrances to the palace this is 31 Holtex
architecturally the most elaborate and was probably the main 30 Sfinga leather bags & belts 24 Momento café bar Carrarina Poljana #1 Dioklecijanova ulica
entrance. Kraj sv. Ivana 20 Zlatarna Domenik
Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” 3 Konoba pizzeria O la la
2 Church of St. Martin, 5th/6thC . Up the staircase Is one of TRAVEL/GUIDE AGENCIES
Christendom’s earliest churches--literally built inside the walls of ART GALLERIES CD’s Carrarina Poljana #1
the Golden Gate guard tower and used by soldiers who named it 21 Zlatarna Dioklecijan 6 Integral Experiences
after their patron saint. Next to it is the 14thC Dominican Convent 2 Naranča art gallery 35 Dancing Bear music Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” 4 Pizzeria Mediterraneo Majstora Jurja 13
whose nuns oversee the church. Free, but a contribution is Majstora Jurja #5 (up the stairs) Dioklecijanova ulica #6 Carrarina Poljana #3, in the
welcome. KIOSKS 12 Redono Tours
12 Galerija Margarita open courtyard
3 Golden Gate Palace, late 15thC. In the courtyard Is one of the 6 Croatia records music 7 Liquor Store A Dioklecijanova ulica
most beautiful late medieval facades in Split, designed by the Dioklecijanova ulica #5 5 Adriatic sushi / oyster bar
Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” 17 Just Book Croatia
workshop of Juraj Dalmatinac.
15 Nova Arsia CHILDREN'S CLOTHING Kararina poljana
4 Fountain, 1880 in the rear of the courtyard. The water is courtyard of Augubio Palace
completely safe to drink. Dominisova ulica 14 Tobacco & Gifts shop
20 Blukids Krešimirova ulica Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” 11 Leonis restaurant
5 Split City Museum, located inside the Large Papalić Palace. 15thC.
26 Cultural Center 24 Go Adventure tours/travel
Temporarily closed for renovations. CHOCOLATE! Papec shoe laces & shoeshine Nepotova 4 Krešimirova
Look half-way up at the corner of Papalićeva and Dioklecijanova at Art exhibitions 25
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the carved medieval gargoyle. Poljana kraljice Jelene 25 Candy bar 23 Konoba Korta 46 Memento /Apt. rentals
7 Marulić Palace, 15thC, considered the home of Marko Marulić,
31 Mala galerija Krešimirova ulica, Cindro Palace MEN'S CLOTHING Poljana Grgura Ninskog Majstora Jurja #4
the father of Croatian literature. A jewelry and handcrafts
8 De Caris Palace. 13 Mateo Sportswear 23 Mediteraneo 53 Splitlicious
Dioklecijanova 34 Nadalina hand-made
9 The Augubio Palace, 15thC / Admire the handsome coat of arms Dioklecijanova ulica Dioklecijanova A Poljana Grgura Ninskog Dominisova ulica
above the entry
10 Cardo / The name of the original N-S main Roman street. 33 Split Museum Gallery 19 Croata men’s ties, shirts, vests Gray Line
(free admission) DELICACIES 23 Tratoria Tavulin 4
11 Roman column and drain. Go inside the art gallery here to Krešimirova ulica B Poljana Grgura Ninskog Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva”
see the original Roman street, part of the walls and a wonderful Dioklecijanova ulica 14 Aroma Dalmatia 13
drain at is base! Standing here allows you to see how wide the 3 Diesel Krešimirova ulica
original Roman Decumanus street was. BAKERIES Dioklecijanova ulica 23 Oh la la T - SHIRTS
MUSIC AND EVENTS C Poljana Grgura Ninskog
12 Cindro Palace, 17thC Splendid, multi-story residence. B Bobis bakery / fast food 41 Uje Oil Bar Olive oil, deli, wine 45 Lumer
WEST WALL / known as the “ IRON GATE” At the Iron gate Dominisova 30 Editio Princeps Foundation 1 Restaurant Tiffany Majstora Jurja
13 Iron Gate. It’s here where medieval residents of the Palace finally A chamber music / events
decided to venture outside its walls and build a “suburb”—the 23 Bakery Prerada EYEWEAR Poljana kraljice Jelene
present day Varoš neighborhood. The grand square just outside Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” Cindro Palace, Krešimirova 36 Cardo/Mungos
19 Optika Oculus 1 Storija Dioklecijanova ulica
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the gate is called “People’s Sq.”
BANKS/ATM/EXCHANGE PHOTO Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva”
Iron Gate Palace, mid 15thC. Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” #23 WELLNESS
15 Church of Our Lady of the Bell Tower, 6thC. Like St. Martin’s at
ATM 7 Foto Ivo Krešimirova ulica
the Golden Gate, this church was also built in a guard passage HAIRDRESSING SALONS 10 Piccolo 19 Massage Therapy Place
above an interior gate. Above the gate is an 11thC bell tower. To This symbol means there’s an 10 Atelier Peraica Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva”
see the magnificent 14thC clock, go through the arch into People’s ATM at this location 18 Ne-Da Dosud ulica #8 A Dosud
Photo studio
Sq. and look up behind you.
16 Exchange office at the corner of the Peristil 16 Gentile Kitchen
16 Split Synagogue, 16thC, still active it is the 3rd oldest in Europe HOSIERY Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” WOMEN’S CLOTHING
Open M- F, 10-14 for tours. Donations gratefully accepted. Tel: Kraljice Jelene RESTAURANTS AND ACCESSORIES
+385 21 345 - 672 32 Calzedonia 18 ZOI fine dining
16 Medzlis Islamic Center, Open M- F 9-12, and Sunday 10-12. Tel: BICYCLES/SCOOTER RENTALS Krešimirova ulica 9 Kinoteka Sushi, fusion food, 13 Mateo Sportswear
А Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva”
+385 21 345 581. You may ask to visit the Mosque nearby.
46 Memento cocktails / Zlatna vrata ul. next to Optika Oculus, Dioklecijanova
17 Fountain. The stone arch is Roman. This is the original place Majstora Jurja #4 HOTELS
where Palace soldiers and workers got their water! Yes, still ice 17 Fig inside the Augubio Palace, wooden door, up the stairs! 19 Croata women's blouses,
cold, perfectly safe to drink. CAFES/WINE & COCKTAIL BARS 13 Hotel Vestibul Palace A Dioklecijanova ulica ties, scarves
18 Moor’s head, 15thC, halfway up the wall on the side of the restaurant / outdoor cafe SHOES MEN'S
26 Barakokula plant based food AND WOMEN'S Krešimirova ul.
building opposite the garden courtyard. 1 Rodrigo Majstora Jurja Iza Vestibula #1
19 Sphinx head, also here, 3500 years old—both artifacts probably Cindro Palace, Krešimirova 3 Diesel
stuck on the wall in medieval times as curiosities. 1A Bar Ave Shots, beers, coffee 14 Toni Palace Hotel 18 Karla
33 Mazzgoon Bajamontijeva shoes and leather accessories Krešimirova ulica
20 EAST WALL / known as the “ SILVER GATE” and history Alješijeva #17
21 Vidović Gallery. Works by Split’s most world-renowned post- Majstora Jurja Dioklecijanova ulica 14 KRUG Croatian Design
Е impressionist painter Emanuel Vidović. Admission charge. 20 Hotel Slavija 36 Uje Oil Bar open seafood kitchen Nepotova ulica
22 Split City Tourist Office / in the Church of St. Roche, Multi-lingual 3 Teak Café Buvinina ulica Bajamontijeva ulica 1 Borovo Krešimirova ulica #6
staff, open 7 days til 20PM June-Oct. Majstora Jurja #11, courtyard 25 Iris Fashion
23 Grisogono Cipci Palace 15thC. Literally attached to the grand 26 Hotel Diocletian 37 Uje Oil Bar dining room 5 Peko-Rodea Poljana kraljice Jelene
open Roman peristil, this magnificent residence forever changed 7 Caffe Bar Kala Ilirske akademije Bajamontijeva ulica Krešimirova ulica #6
the original wide Roman Decaumanus street into today’s narrow Majstora Jurja #15 37 Wintage & retro
Kresimirova street. The Grisogono family lived here for seven 27 Jupiter Luxury Hotel 38 Uje Oil Bar seafood experience STREET VENDORS Mihaljevića ulica
hundred years. The upper floor is 16thC Renaissance. 22 D16 Speciality coffee shop Grabovčeva ulica Bajamontijeva ulica
24 Peristil. The fabulous heart of the Palace—with 3500 year-old Dominisova 20 Beyond the Silver Gate is 38 Elisa women’s wear
columns looted from Egypt, crowned with Roman Corinthian 29 Cardo hotel 39 Pikulice the Green Market. Krešimirova ulica
capitals and fitted around the central open courtyard. It is here 28 Punkufer cocktails inspired Dioklecijanova Dominisova
by Game of Thrones Dioklecijanova ul.
where the Emperor would appear to be worshiped as the son of MOVIE THEATRES
the god Jupiter. The southern area behind the Peristil was the Cindro Palace, Krešimirova 1 Peristil Hotel 40 Uje Oil Bar charcuterie/cheese 22 De Fila
Emperor’s living quarters. Poljana kraljice Jelene Dominisova 36 11 Zlatna vrata classic films Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva”
25 Medieval loggia, Temple of Venus. Inside the Luxor café, a well- 29 Buža
preserved medieval loggia, except for the ceiling. Sadly, only a Cindro Palace, Krešimirova ICE CREAM! 41 Uje Oil Bar rest./dining room Dioklecijanova ul.
circle of black marble on the floor in front of the bar inside marks Dominisova 3
CLOSED / NEW STORES
where the Temple of Venus was. 35 Noor Cocktail and wine bar 24 Pumparela SOUVENIRS/GIFTS These stores were not open when
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А Cathedral Ticket Office—here is where you buy tickets to the Bajamontijeva Poljana kraljice Jelene 44 Grego Levante we went to press.
Cathedral, Jupiter’s Temple, etc. Inside is also the Cathedral A Rodrigina #2 10 P.A.P.I. Galerija Suvenirica
treasury, wonderful architectural drawings, actual colored tiles 42 Uje Oil Bar wine bar/tasting 12 Gelateria Riva Dioklecijanova ulica #7 2B 4 5 27 30 43 44 51
from the Cathedral ceiling and other artifacts. Rodrigina 1 Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” 49 Mosquito
26 Prothyron. The grand arched entry to the Emperor’s living Vuškovićeva ulica 14 Aroma Dalmatia 54 12 16 17 30 31 13 19
quarters with ceremonial loggia under the central arch where 47 Porta Caffe and Cocktail 17 L’amore il Gelato Dioklecijanova ulica
Diocletian was viewed and worshiped as a cult deity. on the left, in the courtyard Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” 52 Galerija Restaurant 21
27 Sphinx--one of dozens ordered by Diocletian to be brought from Majstora Jurja A Vuškovićeva ulica 16 Luna Dioklecijanova ulica
Egypt. 3500 years old from the time of Thutmos I – III JEWELRY 2 Pizzeria Fortuna
28 Diocletian Mausoleum, 3rdC. Today, St. Domnius’s Cathedral, 50 Na Kantunu 21 Import Prodomo High tech
The oldest cathedral on the planet (that was never moved or Vuškovićeva ulica A Ispod ure silver and gold, say Adamova / Krešimirova ulica gifts and musical instruments
was always a cathedral). Admission charge (you MUST see the ‘’Hi’’ to Gina’s dog Biba
inside!) Almost completely intact--original frieze under the dome 52 Café/Bar Galerija 11 Kavana Luxor Restaurant Krešimirova ulica
At the Iron gate on the second floor, Peristil
of chariots being pulled by winged boys and more; spectacular Vuškovićeva ulica
Roman columns and decorations. The hand-carved wooden doors 23 Croatia Ethnic Design
and bell tower are 13thC. 11 Kavana Luxor Restaurant 55 Croatian Art Design 15 Zalogajnica Dioklecijan Dominisova 16
29 The Vestibul. The monumental entrance to Diocletian’s living precious stones and more Alešijeva ulica
Polj. kralj. Jelene Dominisova
quarters. It’s here where dignitaries were meant to be first 6 Game of Thrones
overwhelmed by the grandeur of the architecture and design 13 Hotel Vestibul Palace 20 Para di Soto Restaurant Krešimirova ulica
before meeting a diety. 4 Zaks Buvinina ulica #1
outdoor café / Iza Vestibula #1 Krešimirova ulica #6
30 Jupiter’s Temple, Baptistry of St. John. A rare, intact temple 22 Cro Corner 100% made in
dedicated to the legendary Roman god with a headless Egyptian 15 Zalogajnica Dioklecijan 20 Amo Taco
8 Mjeda A Dosud #4 A Croatia, Buvinina ulica #1
sphinx at the entrance. Later converted into a baptistry. outdoor café / restaurant
Admission charge.
Alešijeva ulica Krešimirova ulica
31 Brass Gate / Southern basement “sea gate” entrance. The original 22 Kod Sfinge Buvinina ulica #1 29 Souvenir Shop
small entrance to the Palace basements. To explore the actual 19 Leopold’s Craft Beer 9 Zlatar - Filigran A Ul Kraj Svetog Ivana 3
rooms on either side of the main corridor there is a separate
Dosud ulica at the corner of the Peristil 23 Restoran Jupiter
entrance fee. The basement steps lead up to the Peristil. B Buvinina ul. 6 Spirit wine and delicacies
32 SOUTH WALL / Remains of the emperor’s suite 20 Marcvs Marvlvs library cafe 31 Mala Galerija Nepotova
Severova street-- the imperial suite extended over the entire Papalićeva #4 Dioklecijanova 24 Bota Šare Adamova ul, 5
south quarter. Today the courtyards around the Ethnographic 6A Gung Korean cosmetics
Museum reflect this grand space with its views to the harbor 2 Kavana Duje 2 Belinda 25 Poseidon restaurant and food store
along the southern façade with its massive arches. Bulićeva ul. #6 Obala Hrv. Prep. “Riva” Adamova ul. Nepotova (hidden door)
33 Church of St. Andrew, 7thC. Actually part of the museum’s
interior and the building erected in the 15thC.
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remains of early Roman mosaic floors.