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| The Vestibule leading to the cellars of the Diocletian's Palace |
Considered to be one of the most imposing Roman ruins,
Diocletian’s palace is certainly the main attraction of the city of
Split ⭐⭐, Croatia.
Emperor Diocletian, who voluntarily gave up the throne of the Roman Empire, in the turn of the 4th century CE built the palace.
[1]After leaving his political career he decided to settle down near the sea. The palace was Diocletian’s last refuge: he lived the last 10 years of his life here.
Not much is left in Split from the era of Diocletian - only the palace, the remains of walls and gates.
From the Golden gate on the northern side of the fortress the road to the town of Solin was starting. The location of the palace was chosen because the Emperor spent his childhood in the town of Solin, which was located very close to the current Split.
The gates themselves, of course, did not survive, but carved stone pillars and arches residues can still be seen on their place. The Silver gate was located on the eastern part, the Iron one - on the west, and the Bronze gate was on the south - the sea shore.
Photo Gallery
The below photos were taken on 04/30/2022—a sunny day (72H 57L).
On the Way to Split
Split
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Palm tree lined Split waterfront (Riva)
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| Facade of the mausoleum |
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| Northern walls in Split (North part of the palace) |
Leaving Split
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| Baćina lakes—7 freshwater lakes encircled by picturesque mountains draw kayakers, boaters & bikers |
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