Explore Split old town Visiting old town is one of the first things to do in Split. The oldest part of Split is set in the roman palace dating back to the early 4th century. Roman emperor Diocletian has built the palace, supposedly as his retirement home. Originally, the palace measured 170 by 200 m, with 20 m high outer walls. While the palace is one enormous historical site, it is also the centre of Split’s everyday life.
Visit Marjan Hill A 178 m high hill, set at the small peninsula, northwest of the old town, Marjan Hill is locals’ favorite recreational spot close to the city center. The hill offers numerous footpaths and jogging trails, and it has always been a popular place for walking, jogging, rock-climbing, and mountain-biking.
Visit Split Museums Since the entire old town of Split is like a large open-air museum, one might feel less tempted to visit actual museums. Museums in Split aren’t of the size, or importance of famed European museums, like Florence’s Uffizi, or Naples’ Archaeological Museum. However, if you are in a town for a couple of days or more, visit some of museums of Split. Split Town Museum, located in a 15th century Gothic palace, is small and you’ll get through it quickly. It gives a good overview of town’s history and its development through the times. Archaeological Museum of Split is the oldest museum in Croatia and it displays artifacts from Greek, Roman, early-Christian, medieval and prehistoric times. It is located 15 min walk from the old town. Ethnographic Museum of Split displays pottery, traditional clothing, furniture, jewelry and other artifacts from the life of Split inhabitants throughout the history. It is located in the old town and the entrance fee is very affordable.