Diocletian's Palace Site Features

The sheer size of Diocletian's palace means that it is essentially the heart of Split's old town. Parts of the original palace now house shops and other modern buildings. The four original gates, each named after a type of metal (Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Iron) can still be admired today.

The Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Split's main cathedral, is an impressive site built around Diocletian's mausoleum. The mausoleum was finished in 305 AD, which means it's the second-oldest foundational structure used by a Christian church.

The Peristyle, once the central square of the palace complex, is located close to the Cathedral. The grand buildings form an impressive vista. Several temples still survive nearby, including the Temple of Jupiter (which is now a Baptistery) and the recently restored Temple of Aesculapius.