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A Roman emperor's retirement palace with a city grown inside it — the walls are somebody's kitchen now. The islands leave from the front door.
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The Cathedral of Saint Domnius, known locally as the Sveti Dujam or colloquially Sveti Duje, is the Catholic cathedral in Split, Croatia. The cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Split-Makarska, currently headed by Archbishop Zdenko Križić.
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Diocletian's Palace is an ancient Roman palace and fortress complex in Split, Croatia. It was built at the end of the third century AD by the Roman Emperor Diocletian as his retirement residence. About half of the complex was for Diocletian's personal use, with the rest housing the military garrison.
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The Klis Fortress is a medieval fortress situated above the village of Klis, near Split, Croatia.
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Marjan is a hill on the peninsula of the city of Split, the second largest city of Croatia. It is covered in a dense Mediterranean pine forest and completely surrounded by the city and the sea, making it a unique sight. Originally used as a park by the citizens as early as the 3rd century, it is a favorite weekend excursion destination and a recreational center for the city.
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The Cathedral of Saint Domnius, known locally as the Sveti Dujam or colloquially Sveti Duje, is the Catholic cathedral in Split, Croatia. The cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Split-Makarska, currently headed by Archbishop Zdenko Križić.
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Photo · Berthold Werner · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Diocletian's Palace is an ancient Roman palace and fortress complex in Split, Croatia. It was built at the end of the third century AD by the Roman Emperor Diocletian as his retirement residence. About half of the complex was for Diocletian's personal use, with the rest housing the military garrison.
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Photo · Dennis G. Jarvis · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Klis Fortress is a medieval fortress situated above the village of Klis, near Split, Croatia.
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Photo · Općina Klis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Marjan is a hill on the peninsula of the city of Split, the second largest city of Croatia. It is covered in a dense Mediterranean pine forest and completely surrounded by the city and the sea, making it a unique sight. Originally used as a park by the citizens as early as the 3rd century, it is a favorite weekend excursion destination and a recreational center for the city.
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Photo · dronepicr · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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Zagreb, Plitvice, Split and Dubrovnik in a week. The catamaran that stops in October, the hourly cap at Plitvice, and the bridge that removed a border.
Josefin Bakke · 2 Sep 2026
The best time to visit Croatia by month, with the coastal catamaran season that runs April to October and the park pricing that quadruples in summer.
Josefin Bakke · 4 Sep 2026
The threshold is EUR 3,622.50 a month in 2026 and it is recalculated every year, which no other guide explains. The steps, the tax rule, and the catch.
Tobi Adeyemi · 2 Sep 2026
Both have islands and old towns. They differ on ferries, driving and how long the season runs. Six rounds, the tax nobody mentions, and who wins.
Josefin Bakke · 2 Sep 2026