Bacvice Beach
Bacvice is Split's most popular city beach, a sandy cove east of the ferry port. Free.
Square in Split
The Peristyle
The ceremonial courtyard at the heart of Diocletian’s Palace, lined with ancient columns and open to the sky. Free to stand in at any hour, the Peristyle is the single most atmospheric space in Split. Cafe tables fill the steps in summer, offering a seat among 1,700-year-old Roman architecture for the price of a coffee.
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Before you go
- Address
- Peristil, 21102 Split
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More in Split
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Diocletian's Palace
Diocletian's Palace is not a museum behind a gate. It is the living heart of Split's old town, a Roman emperor's retirement palace that the city grew into over 1,700 years.
Galeria Mestrovic
The Galeria Mestrovic is a museum dedicated to the Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic, housed in his former villa on the western waterfront. Entry is a modest fee.
Green Market
The Green Market (Pazar) sits just outside the eastern wall of Diocletian's Palace and is Split's main fresh produce market. Free to browse.
Gregory of Nin Statue
A towering bronze statue by Ivan Mestrovic depicting the medieval Croatian bishop who fought for the right to use the Croatian language in church services. Free to visit, rubbing the statue's big toe is said to bring good luck.
Klis Fortress
Klis Fortress is a medieval hilltop fortress 14 kilometers north of Split, perched on a cliff pass between two mountains. Entry is paid at a modest price.
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