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Places to visit in Croatia — page 3

Croatia meets the Adriatic in two parts that barely resemble each other: an inland north around Zagreb, the capital and the main cultural and economic centre, a...

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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Croatia meets the Adriatic in two parts that barely resemble each other: an inland north around Zagreb, the capital and the main cultural and economic centre, and a coast whose archipelago carries over 1,000 islands and islets.

The whole country is 56,594 square kilometres, divided into twenty counties across four administrative regions, with a population of nearly 3.9 million as of 2026. Split, Rijeka and Osijek are the other cities of any size — the first two on the water, the last inland in the east. Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro all border it by land, Italy only by sea.

Checked 2026-08-25

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

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

Top things to see

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

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58 places match

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

Up to 1 hour 36 1 to 2 hours 22

Interests

History 8 Art 1 Museums 6 Nature 2 Sea and beach 2 Viewpoints 0
  1. Church of Saint Martin Church of Saint Martin
    32 30 min

    Church of Saint Martin

    Crkva svetog Martina

    Church of Saint Martin, or Crkva svetog Martina, is a small church within Diocletian's Palace in Split.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Split
  2. Telegrin Peak Telegrin Peak
    33 2 hours

    Telegrin Peak

    Vrh Telegrin

    Telegrin Peak, or Vrh Telegrin, is an elevated natural viewpoint in the Split area. The peak belongs to the hilly landscape above the city and offers a different perspective from the streets, palace courtyards, and waterfront promenade below.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Split
  3. Kašjuni Beach Kašjuni Beach
    34 1 hour

    Kašjuni Beach

    Kašjuni

    Kasjuni Beach, locally called Plaža Kašjuni, is a pebble beach on the southern side of Marjan Hill, west of Split’s historic centre. Pine-covered slopes frame the bay, creating a greener and quieter setting than the central waterfront.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Split
  4. Beach Jezinac Beach Jezinac
    35 1 hour

    Beach Jezinac

    Plaža Ježinac

    Jezinac Beach, locally known as Plaža Ježinac, is a coastal bathing area in Split along the Adriatic shore. It belongs to the city’s network of seaside spaces and offers a straightforward setting for swimming, sunbathing and a short coastal break.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Split
  5. Firule Beach Firule Beach
    36 1 hour

    Firule Beach

    Firule

    Firule Beach, locally called Plaža Firule, is a coastal beach in Split on the eastern side of the peninsula. It lies between the city centre and the Bačvice area, making it an easy seaside addition to an urban day.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Split
  6. Poljud Stadium Poljud Stadium
    37 2 hours

    Poljud Stadium

    Stadion Poljud

    Poljud Stadium, known locally as Stadion Poljud, is a multi-purpose sports venue located in Split, Croatia. It serves as the home ground of HNK Hajduk Split, one of the country's most storied football clubs.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Split
  7. Spaladium Arena Spaladium Arena
    38 2 hours

    Spaladium Arena

    Spaladium Arena is a large indoor sports and entertainment venue located in Split, Croatia. The arena opened as a multi-purpose facility designed to host basketball, handball, concerts, and other major events.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Split
  8. Split Science Museum and Zoo Split Science Museum and Zoo
    39 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
    • Split
  9. Froggyland
    40 1 hour

    Froggyland

    Froggyland is a compact museum in Split devoted to taxidermied frogs arranged in human scenes. The attraction offers an unusual alternative to the city’s Roman monuments, waterfront views, and church interiors.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Split
  10. Game of Thrones Museum Split Game of Thrones Museum Split
    41 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
    • Split
  11. Old City Hall, Split Old City Hall, Split
    42 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
    • Split
  12. Cindro Palace Cindro Palace
    43 45 min

    Cindro Palace

    Palača Cindro

    Cindro Palace is a historic residence within Split’s Diocletian’s Palace complex. The palace is associated with the Cindro family, a prominent noble family in Split, and represents the later residential layers built into and around the ancient Roman structure.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Split
  13. Milesi mansion Milesi mansion
    44 45 min

    Milesi mansion

    Palača Milesi

    Milesi Palace, known locally as Palača Milesi, is a historic palace within Split’s UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace complex.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Split
  14. Silver Gate Silver Gate
    45 45 min

    Silver Gate

    Srebrena vrata

    Srebrna vrata, or the Eastern Gate, stands among the four principal Roman gates of Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Split
  15. Iron Gate (Diocletian's Palace) Iron Gate (Diocletian's Palace)
    46 45 min

    Iron Gate (Diocletian's Palace)

    Željezna vrata

    Iron Gate, locally Željezna vrata, stands among Split's retained visitor places within the historic core. This ancient passage forms part of the palace structure attributed to Roman emperor Diocletian, whose retirement complex fundamentally shaped the city's development.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Split
  16. Vestibule Vestibule
    47 45 min

    Vestibule

    Vestibul

    The Vestibule, or Vestibul, is a grand domed hall that once served as the formal entrance to the imperial residential quarters of Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Split
  17. Pusti me proć
    48 1 hour

    Pusti me proć

    Let Me Pass Street, locally called Pusti me proć, is a remarkably narrow pedestrian passage in Split’s historic centre.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • Split
  18. Split 3 Modernist District Split 3 Modernist District
    49 2 hours

    Split 3 Modernist District

    Split 3

    Split 3 is a large modernist residential district in the eastern part of Split, Croatia. Built primarily during the Yugoslav era, it represents one of the most significant examples of post-war urban planning in the region.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Split
  19. Solin and Salona Archaeological Park Solin and Salona Archaeological Park
    50 1 hour

    Solin and Salona Archaeological Park

    Salona

    Solin and Salona Archaeological Park preserves the extensive remains of Salona, an ancient Roman city that served as the capital of Dalmatia. Located near modern Split, this site represents one of the most significant archaeological complexes in Croatia.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Split
  20. Klis Fortress Klis Fortress
    51 45 min

    Klis Fortress

    Tvrđava Klis

    Klis Fortress is a medieval stronghold perched on a rocky pass northeast of Split, Croatia. The local name is Tvrđava Klis.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Split
  21. Trogir Cathedral Trogir Cathedral
    52 30 min

    Trogir Cathedral

    Katedrala svetog Lovre

    Trogir Cathedral, locally Katedrala svetog Lovre, stands in the historic core of Trogir, a UNESCO-listed island town near Split. The cathedral represents a significant monument of Croatian sacred architecture, constructed across multiple centuries with Romanesque foundations and later Gothic additions.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Split
  22. Kamerlengo Castle Kamerlengo Castle
    53 45 min

    Kamerlengo Castle

    Kula Kamerlengo

    Kamerlengo Castle, known locally as Kula Kamerlengo, stands as a medieval fortress within the historic core of Split, Croatia.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Split
  23. Mosor Mountain Mosor Mountain
    54 1 hour

    Mosor Mountain

    Mosor

    Mosor Mountain rises behind Split as a limestone massif within the Dinaric Alps. The range separates the coastal city from the Zagora hinterland, creating a dramatic backdrop visible from the Riva waterfront.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Split
  24. Galery Emanuela Vidovića
    55 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
    • Split
  25. Kastela Bay Kastela Bay
    56 2 hours

    Kastela Bay

    Kaštelanski zaljev

    Kastela Bay is a coastal inlet on the Adriatic Sea, situated between the city of Split and Trogir in central Dalmatia, Croatia.

    • Must see
    • Activity
    • Split
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Common questions

How long should a first trip to Croatia be?

Seven to ten days can pair Zagreb with one Adriatic region or focus on Split, nearby islands and one inland park. Dubrovnik, Istria and central Dalmatia are separate bases; ferry waits make a rapid checklist of coastal towns less efficient than it looks.

What entry documents are needed for Croatia?

Croatia belongs to the Schengen Area, while document and visa requirements still depend on nationality. Consult the Croatian foreign ministry before travel and check the passport used for every border leg, particularly when the route crosses non-Schengen neighbours.

What is the best way to travel around Croatia?

Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik are common gateways. Coaches and cars are central to coastal travel, trains are more useful inland, and ferries follow seasonal schedules; confirm whether the selected sailing carries vehicles and reserve constrained summer departures.

When is a practical time to visit Croatia?

May, June and September combine warm coastal conditions with less pressure than peak summer for many routes. Island ferries and accommodation are more seasonal outside that window, while inland weather differs, so verify the exact transport dates before building an island sequence.

What money and payment basics apply in Croatia?

Croatia uses the euro. Cards are common in cities and resorts, but cash can still help at markets, small island businesses and local services; check whether a ferry, parking machine or accommodation deposit accepts the chosen payment method.

What practical safety details should I save for Croatia?

Call 112 for emergencies; Croatia uses Type C and F electricity at 230 V. Treated public tap water is recorded as safe, though local notices remain authoritative, and coastal itineraries should keep current ferry, heat and wildfire information available.