Split – Salona Archeological Site
Salona Archaeological Site Tour offers a deeper look into the rich heritage of the Split region, guiding you through a landscape where ancient history, archaeological remains, and everyday life are closely intertwined. It reveals how centuries of cultural development have shaped not only the architecture and layout of the area, but also its identity as a place where the past is still very much present.
Split is a city that grew out of a Roman emperor’s palace. The palace is still standing – people have been living in it for over 17 centuries.
Split, Dalmatia, Croatia, Picture by Croatian Attractions Partner
Split is one of the living and breathing monuments both to the way people lived in the past and to different styles and influences that have been carved into its narrow streets, Roman temples, and Christian churches.
Split Fruit Square (Voćni trg), Photo credit by Split Tourist Board
Split, Dalmatia, Croatia, photo by Zoran Jelaca, photo credit by Croatia Tourist Board
Outside the palace, the story of Split continues as it spreads from its center, the palace, to beautiful vistas on the hill of Marjan, to the old town, waterfront (Riva), and its beaches.
Split Riva, Croatian attractions
Salona is where it all started for this region, first an old Illyrian city, then the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia.
Salona, birthplace of Emperor Diocletian, photo by Ivo Biočina, photo credit by TB Croatia
Birthplace of Roman emperor Diocletian, who, after his career, decided to build a palace nearby as a summer home. Salona now lies in ruins, destroyed in the centuries that followed its glory years.
Salona, birthplace of Emperor Dioclecian, photo by Zoran Jelača, photo credit by TB Split
But the history and the vast area of the once 6th city in the Roman Empire still make memories come to life for every traveler who comes to visit it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What should I bring? Comfortable walking shoes and a camera are highly recommended.
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