Old Town Split

Old Town Split, located in the heart of Split, Croatia, is a historic area centered around Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 4th century by the Roman Emperor Diocletian. The area is a maze of cobblestone streets, ancient Roman ruins, medieval architecture, and lively squares filled with shops, cafes, and restaurants. Highlights include the Peristyle Square, the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and the bustling Riva promenade along the Adriatic Sea. It is a vibrant mix of history, culture, and modern local life.

It is mainly popular for Diocletian’s Palace and the Old Town Clock. It is engulfed by the central neighbourhoods of Split, Croatia, between Marjan Hill and the present-day neighbourhoods of the city. This old town of Split is remarkable due to its history dating back to 1700 years and it was primarily established by ancient Greeks who constructed a settlement. Later, it was colonised and advanced by many empires from Romans to the Byzantines, Venetians, and Ottomans.The Diocletian’s Palace, the Riva Promenade, St Dominus Cathedral, Peristyle are some renowned tourist spots. As this town provides a little of everything like nature, gastronomy, history, culture and entertainment it has attracted many tourists over the years.