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Split

A photograph of Split
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Split's historic core grows directly out of Diocletian's Palace and opens onto the Riva, creating a dense pedestrian centre between stone lanes and the harbour. Marjan rises west of that core, while city beaches spread along separate shores. Trogir and the islands are outward journeys rather than neighbourhoods of Split. The port places ferries, intercity buses and local movement in the same busy waterfront zone.

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Practical information
Language spoken
Croatian
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+385
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and F · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Safe from treated public supplies
Public drinking water is regulated; follow local notices on islands or after disruption

Turn this list into a plan

Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.

Plan Split

Planning a visit

Suggested stay
Not recorded
Getting around
Walking, city bus, bicycle and ferry
  1. January: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  2. February: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  3. March: good time to visit
  4. April: good time to visit
  5. May: best time to visit
  6. June: best time to visit
  7. July: good time to visit
  8. August: good time to visit
  9. September: best time to visit — current month
  10. October: good time to visit
  11. November: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  12. December: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  • Best time
  • Good time
  • Viable with trade-offs
  • Difficult conditions

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Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Category

Historic monuments 15 Museums 11 Places of worship 4 Nature sites 10 Viewpoints 1 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 2 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 1 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 3 Activities 11

Typical visit duration

1 to 2 hours 11

Interests

History 5 Art 0 Museums 5 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Ivan Meštrović Gallery Ivan Meštrović Gallery
    01 1 hr 30 min

    Ivan Meštrović Gallery

    Galerija Meštrović

    The Mestrovic Gallery is Split’s dedicated home for the work of Ivan Mestrovic, one of Croatia’s major modern sculptors.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  2. Split City Museum Split City Museum
    02 1 hr 30 min

    Split City Museum

    Muzej grada Splita

    Split City Museum, locally Muzej grada Splita, is a municipal museum institution in Split, Croatia. It preserves and presents the urban history of Split from antiquity through the medieval period to modern times.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  3. Ethnographic Museum Ethnographic Museum
    03 1 hr 30 min

    Ethnographic Museum

    Etnografski muzej

    The Ethnographic Museum Split sits in the city’s historic core and introduces travellers to the material and social traditions of Dalmatia.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  4. Archaeological Museum Split Archaeological Museum Split
    04 1 hr 30 min

    Archaeological Museum Split

    Arheološki muzej

    The Archaeological Museum in Split, known locally as Arheološki muzej u Splitu, stands as a significant cultural institution in Croatia's second-largest city. It preserves and presents archaeological finds from the Split region and broader Dalmatian area.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  5. Museum of Fine Arts, Split Museum of Fine Arts, Split
    05 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Fine Arts, Split

    Galerija umjetnina

    Gallery of Fine Arts Split, or Galerija umjetnina Split, is an art museum in Split, Croatia. The gallery gives a cultural counterpoint to the Roman remains of Diocletian’s Palace and the busy waterfront.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  6. Croatian Maritime Museum Croatian Maritime Museum
    06 1 hr 30 min

    Croatian Maritime Museum

    Hrvatski Pomorski muzej

    The Croatian Maritime Museum occupies Split’s Gripe Fortress and explores the Adriatic through the objects, technology and traditions of seafaring.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  7. Muzej hrvatskih arheoloških spomenika Muzej hrvatskih arheoloških spomenika
    07 1 hr 30 min

    Muzej hrvatskih arheoloških spomenika

    The Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments is a museum in Split dedicated to preserving and presenting Croatia's medieval archaeological heritage.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  8. Split Science Museum and Zoo Split Science Museum and Zoo
    08 1 hr 30 min

    Split Science Museum and Zoo

    Prirodoslovni muzej i zoološki vrt Split

    Split Science Museum and Zoo, locally called Prirodoslovni muzej i zoološki vrt Split, combines natural-science interpretation with a zoological setting. The attraction broadens a Split itinerary beyond Diocletian’s Palace, the waterfront, and the city’s Roman heritage.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  9. Game of Thrones Museum Split Game of Thrones Museum Split
    09 1 hr 30 min

    Game of Thrones Museum Split

    Game of Thrones Museum Split is a themed attraction devoted to the HBO series and its filming connections with Croatia. Split is closely associated with the production because Diocletian’s Palace and nearby locations provided settings for scenes in the series.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  10. Old City Hall, Split Old City Hall, Split
    10 1 hr 30 min

    Old City Hall, Split

    Stara gradska vijećnica

    Old City Hall is a historic civic building in Split’s old town. Its administrative purpose connects it with the city’s civic heritage, while its setting places it within the layered historic centre.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  11. Galery Emanuela Vidovića
    11 1 hr 30 min

    Galery Emanuela Vidovića

    Galerija Emanuela Vidovića

    Emanuel Vidović Gallery, or Galerija Emanuela Vidovića, is a Split art gallery dedicated to the Croatian painter Emanuel Vidović.

    • Must see
    • Museum

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How the city is laid out

Explore the palace substructures, Peristyle, old-town lanes and Riva in one pedestrian sequence. Use another block for Marjan, choosing its access point before climbing, and do not assume every beach lies on that route. Trogir needs a land connection; island visits depend on the sailing selected. Keep those excursions away from a day already committed to the historic core.

Checked 2026-08-26

Getting around

Walking is the default inside Diocletian's Palace and the old town, where through-traffic is not a useful way to sightsee. City buses serve Marjan approaches, beaches and outer districts, while bicycles suit selected waterfront routes. Ferries and catamarans leave from the port on independent schedules. Use the Split Tourist Board's current transport directory and the named operator for the exact bus or sailing before departure.

Checked 2026-08-26

Common questions

How many days should I spend in Split?

No official city-wide stay length is recorded. Begin with Diocletian's Palace, the old town and Riva, then add Marjan or a city beach. Trogir and island travel need extra itinerary space.

How should I organise sightseeing in Split?

Keep the palace, old-town lanes and Riva in one walking route. Plan Marjan from a chosen access point and place each beach according to its own coast. Treat Trogir or an island as an excursion.

How do I get around Split?

Walk in the palace and old town, use local buses for outer districts and consult the relevant operator for ferries or catamarans. The Tourist Board's transport page links the current options.

Can I explore Split mainly on foot?

The palace, old town and Riva are naturally pedestrian. Marjan's approaches, beaches beyond the centre, Trogir and the port connections require a route choice beyond that compact walk.

Which Split trips need separate planning?

Trogir uses a land connection, while each island depends on a specific sailing. Verify the return departure and seasonal operation before leaving Split, especially when accommodation remains in the city.