About Split - Diocletian's Palace
Croatia's second-largest city. Diocletian's Palace 295-305 AD, 30,000 sq m - people live and work inside. Peristyle central courtyard, Cathedral (one of world's oldest), cellars (GoT filming). Riva promenade, Marjan Hill forest. Main Dalmatian ferry hub.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
May-June and September-October (22-28C). September sea 24C. July-August peak - palace crowded, prices double.
🍽 Food & Drink
Villa Spiza EUR 18-30 (queue 7pm, no res). Fife EUR 10-15 budget. Zrno Soli EUR 40-60 Michelin. Kantun Paulina cevapi EUR 5-8.
🚗 Getting There & Around
Split Airport shuttle EUR 8. Ferry to Hvar EUR 10-15, Brac EUR 6-8, Vis EUR 12-18. Bus Dubrovnik 4h EUR 15-25.
🏨 Where to Stay
Hotel Vestibul Palace doubles EUR 180-350 inside palace. Hotel Peristil EUR 100-180. Veli Varos apartments EUR 40-70.
🍽 Where to Eat Near Split - Diocletian's Palace
Villa Spiza EUR 18-30. Fife EUR 10-15. Kantun Paulina EUR 5-8. Bokeria EUR 18-35. Market hall grilled fish EUR 5-7.
🎯 Things to Do
Palace free to walk. Bell tower EUR 12. Cellars EUR 10. Marjan Hill free hike. Bacvice beach. Fish market 7-8am.
💡 Insider Tips: Palace free - only bell tower/cellars paid. Peristyle before 9am or after 8pm. Buy ferry tickets at Jadrolinija office - EUR 2-3 cheaper.