Top Things to do in Split
Countries
Things to do in Split, Dalmatia: The Best Ancient Ruins
The largest city on the Adriatic Coast, seaside delight Split has been under Roman, Venetian, Austrian, French, Italian and Yugoslav control. There is an abundance of restaurants and wine cellars. Sites such as Diocletian's Palace and Mausoleum, the Grgur Ninski Statue and the Cathedral and Bell Tower of St. Domnius justify its position as a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. The city's coves offer several lovely beaches, including central Bacvice. Ferries link Split to Dalmatian summer resorts.
Restaurants in Split
1. Church of St. Benedict
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Ruins of a tiny, 14th century church on Marjan Hill
2. The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,678 reviews
Reviewed By nkybootoo - Derby, United Kingdom
Great place to sit and enjoy and ice cream and listen to live music, the dioclesians palace and old town are beautiful, narrow streets bursting with life
3. Grgur Ninski Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,056 reviews
Roman colony: Colonia Martia Julia Salonae.
Reviewed By IN_Travelers47906 - West Lafayette, United States
The a 28-foot tall statue of Grgur Ninski (Gregory of Nin) by Ivan Meštrović is located just outside the North Gate of Diocletian’s Palace, and you simply do not want to miss this massive piece of art when you visit the palace. If you do not enter from the north gate, go to the Peristyle (center of the palace), face north and keep walking until you reach the north gate. The statue is right outside. Gregory of Nin was a medieval Croatian bishop of Nin who strongly opposed the Pope and official members of the church, and introduced the national language in the religious services after the Great Assembly in 926. Until that time, services were held only in Latin and not understandable to a majority of the population. The statue was originally erected in 1929 in the Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace and was moved outside the city by Italian occupying forces. In 1954, it was re-erected in its current location. One characteristic of Meštrović’s work are elongated fingers on his figures and that is very apparent on the Gregory of Nin sculpture. It is said that if you make a wish for the common good and rub the toe of the statue, the wish will come true. As you might guess, the toe has been worn smooth and shiny. Meštrović’s works can be found all over Croatia; however, the greatest collection of his work is located in his gallery and chapel that are in Split’s Marjan Park, only about a 30 minute walk from the giant statue. The gallery is exceptional. You will be glad if you make the effort to visit them.
4. Jam Jam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Jam Jam is your new shopping amusement park where you will find a colorful item for yourself. We have everything you ever need, that you did not even know that you need it, and what you do not really need, but you can not resist it. All of this is placed in space which was builted in 15 century with beautiful pillars that were made by famous architect of that time Juraj Dalmatinac.
5. Temple of Jupiter
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 429 reviews
Reviewed By O6071KClaural - Chicago, United States
Typically included with the church and crypt, it is a small building with great carvings inside and out. Stay a bit and let your eyes accommodate so you don't miss anything. By all means, look UP
6. Benedictine Monastery Of St. Eufemije
7. Split Aqueduct
8. Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Church of Our Lady of Carmel was initially dedicated to St. Lawrence. It was built in the 6th century and it's the best preserved part of the basilica of which only ruines remained.
