Diocletian’s Palace
Split, Croatia
Diocletian's Palace is the retirement residence that the Roman emperor Diocletian built on the shore at Split…
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Croatia’s ancient sites are Roman, strung along the Adriatic. In Split the emperor Diocletian built his retirement palace around AD 300, and its walls, courtyard and vaulted cellars now hold half the old town. Salona at Solin, 6 km inland, was the capital of the province, with an amphitheatre and early Christian basilicas.
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Salona
Solin, Croatia
Salona is the ruined capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, in the town of Solin 6 km from Split, and one of the…
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Pula Arena
Pula, Croatia
Pula Arena is the Roman amphitheatre of Pula, on the southern tip of Istria, built under Augustus and enlarged by…
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Roman Forum of Zadar
Zadar, Croatia
The Roman Forum of Zadar is the largest Roman forum on the eastern shore of the Adriatic, an open square of paving and…
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Pula Arena in Istria is the only Roman amphitheatre whose entire outer ring still stands, and Zadar keeps the largest Roman forum on the eastern Adriatic, free and open at all hours. Split and Salona make one day. In summer the palace fills with cruise groups, so walk it before 9 am or after 7 pm, and check Pula’s hours on concert nights.
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How many ancient sites are there in Croatia?
This catalogue lists 4 ruins and ancient sites in Croatia, 3 of them with tickets or tours to book online. The most booked are Diocletian’s Palace, Salona, Pula Arena.
Which is the oldest ancient site in Croatia?
Salona, founded in 250 BC, is the oldest in the catalogue for Croatia.
Which ancient sites in Croatia are free to enter?
2 of the 4 ancient sites in Croatia charge no entry fee, among them Diocletian’s Palace, Roman Forum of Zadar. The entry fee is shown on each page.
Which ancient sites in Croatia are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
1 ancient sites in Croatia in this catalogue are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, including Diocletian’s Palace.