From the Riva promenade we will have a 10-minute introduction to one of the best preserved Roman monuments from the 4th century AD - an impressive palace built for the Roman emperor Diocletian. The palace initially served as Emperor's luxury retirement home, and later, in the 7th century, it was converted into the medieval city - the city of Split. We will enter the Palace through the Southern gate and explore its main parts in the following 90+ minutes.

From the Riva promenade we will enter the Palace through the Bronze gate and walk through the most incredibly preserved 1700-year old basements / Diocletian's palace substructures. Your will learn in the basements about the life of Diocletian: how he became emperor, how he ruled, about his years of glory and about his final abdication and "retirement". We will talk about the construction of his Palace, about its ingenious architectural concept and about the precious stone from the island Brac that was used to build the Palace. We will explain why the nearby Roman capital town Salona was so important for the development of the town of Split in the 7th century and how the invaders from the north destroyed Salona and "helped" to convert the Palace into the medieval town - Split.

The central square of the Palace. It is surrounded by the most diverse architectural styles and monuments from the 3000-year old Egyptian, through ancient Roman period, different medieval styles (cathedral bell tower, noble palaces...), until the modern and contemporary ones...

This is a beautiful circular building, which served as Diocletian's lounge - it was the entrance to the Emperor's private chambers. And sometimes we would have opportunity to enjoy amazing Dalmatian choirs - "Klape" - singing here!

Easter Palace gate and the beginning of the main Decumanus street

A great local chocolate producer. We will treat you with a couple of sweet treats, with Mediterranean fruit / herbal flavours.... *Unfortunately, closed on Sundays, when we'll have to skip this visit*

We're going to enjoy a cup of coffee at the fantastic D16 Coffee spot and we’ll use this opportunity to discuss Croatian coffee-drinking culture. D16 Coffee spot is managed by a vibrant and energetic team of Croatian baristas and speciality coffee roasters. At D16 Coffee, they consistently aim to source the finest green beans from the current season, which they freshly roast, enabling their passionate baristas to serve the best coffee to their customers. They exclusively use 100% Arabica speciality coffee beans that meet the highest standards of farming, drying, sorting, transporting, and roasting set by the Speciality Coffee Association. They take pride in Croatia's rich coffee-drinking culture, influenced by the Ottomans, Venetians, and Austro-Hungarians, and showcase this heritage through quirky wall illustrations combined with urban elements.

The main entrance to the Palace. We will talk about the "people trap" Gate's concept, about the Roman streets Cardo and Decumanus, and about the road to Salona, the ancient Roman capital town.

The biiiiiig statue of the famous Croatian archbishop from the 10th century - a work by the most famous Croatian sculptor, Ivan Mestrovic.

We will try some delicious Croatian pastries in the oldest pastry shop in Split

Vocni trg (Fruit's Square) is the second most important square of the medieval Split. It is the former market place. At the centre of the square stands a statue of Marko Marulic, a prominent Croatian poet and humanist from the 15th century - the "Father of Croatian literature".

The main square of the Medieval town Split. The City Hall building and many other beautiful palaces can be seen around this square.

Prokurative Square in Split, Croatia, is a beautiful open space surrounded by neo-Renaissance buildings, often hosting cultural events and outdoor performances. With its elegant architecture and bustling atmosphere, it is often compared to St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, known for its stunning palaces and historic landmarks.