Walking Tour of Split with a 'Magister' of History
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About This Tour in Split
Why Visit Split?
Split, Croatia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Split provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Split
The easiest way to reach Split is by flying into Split Airport (SPU). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Your guide is Toni Šare, the owner of DiocleSpot Tours
- Demonstration of some sites with 3D reconstructions
What's Not Included
- Not entering any museums or payed sites
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Split's Riviera, the most important site for all of the local residentsBrass Gate of Diocletian's Palace (also called Bronze Gate). That is the southern seaside entrance from the Promenade (Riva) into the Cellars of Diocletian's Palace. It is a small entrance into the Palace Walls, next to the 'Gentile' coffee bar. The guide holds a sign 'Magister of History'
End Point
HereThis is the main square of Split and I find it the best ending point since it's easy to orientate from there. It's also called Piazza square (Pjaca).
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Split's Riviera, the most important site for all of the local residents 15 minutes
Split's Riviera, the most important site for all of the local residents. There are some graphic and model representations here that I use for an introduction to what is going to be shown inside the Palace. Also, the southern wall of Diocletian's Palace is beautifully seen from that spot.
All the little details I will be showing...
All the little details I will be showing you on the way, noble palaces, and many other things. Even though Split is most notable for its attractions from the Roman times, the City is filled with many medieval, renaissance and early modern age heritage.
The central square of Diocletian's Palace and one... 10 minutes
The central square of Diocletian's Palace and one of the most important squares of the city today. We will be able to see some incredibly preserved Roman structures, and I will show you my 3D reconstructions of the area to give you a better idea of how much of the decorations and buildings are still original.
The Cathedral or the grave of emperor Diocletian... 10 minutes
The Cathedral or the grave of emperor Diocletian (Mausoleum) is one of the best-preserved Roman structures in the city, and it's still in use to this day! I will explain everything you need to know about it, the bell tower and how it was converted from a grave to a Cathedral by the Christians. We will not be entering inside, but everything that needs to be know about will be said.
The Temple of Jupiter, as they call it,... 15 minutes
The Temple of Jupiter, as they call it, is one of the best-preserved late-roman temples in the world. Here I will show you some anomalies and mistakes that the Romans did as they were constructing it! We will not be entering the temple, as I will show you everything relevant from the outside.
Eastern entrance to Diocletian's Palace 5 minutes
Eastern entrance to Diocletian's Palace. Here is one of the best views of the Palace, with the Cathedral (Mausoleum) on one side, the Silver Gate on the other, and beneath us the only preserved part of the original road.
Dominant and recognisable statue, a landmark of Split 5 minutes
Dominant and recognisable statue, a landmark of Split. I will explain you what it represents and what it means for Croatian language and culture of the early medieval times.
Ancient entrance to Diocletian's private residence 10 minutes
Ancient entrance to Diocletian's private residence. From here I take you around the remains of Emperor's Diocletians's private residence.
All the various palaces of noble families that...
All the various palaces of noble families that we will see on our way through the Palace.
All the various palaces of noble families that we will see
All the various palaces of noble families that we will see.
I will show you all of the filming...
I will show you all of the filming locations of Game of Thrones in Split that we are traveling by if the group is interested. Also, we are passing by the fan shop.
The main entrance to the Palace 15 minutes
The main entrance to the Palace. The Golden Gate is the most preserved out of 4 entrances to the palace and also most decorated and most memorable. Also, the entire northern wall is visible form here and we can see how the medieval city was still using all of the Roman-made structures for defense, and how they removed what they didn't need.
City Museum of Split is situated within one...
City Museum of Split is situated within one of the best-preserved and most beautiful renaissance noble Palaces. We are not entering the museum itself, but only its courtyard to see the renaissance palace from within. Here I also like to explain our Venetian history, since these kinds of palaces started to appear in their time.
Here is where we end the tour, on Piazza Square 5 minutes
Here is where we end the tour, on Piazza Square. That is the main square of the city since medieval times. It is the most natural place to end the tour since everything else is easily reachable from here. On the square, we can see the 14th century Town Hall and other interesting structures.
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