Explore Split with Family – Walking Tour
2 hours Family tour in Split is a thrilling program combining Roman times, Venetian history, and the modern life of Croatia. How did Sphynx get split? Where are another 11 pieces of monumental art? Our knowledgeable local guide will reveal all of its secrets. Children will be excited to know who was the son of Jupiter. What was his way of life like? Who were his best friends and worst enemies? We start from the main square and Diocletian’s Palace. What does the basement hall hide? Do you know that several halls were used as interiors for “the Game of Thrones”? The guide will show you exactly where the halls were. We move along narrow streets and get to the charming main square with cafes, boutiques, and shops.
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Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
The palace is similar to a square in Venice. It is one of the best-preserved monuments of Roman architecture in the world.
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Sphynx
The last of the 12 sphynxes survived as one of the famous Diocletian symbols. It was made of black granite and dated to Tuthmosis II's reign (15th century BC). How can it possibly be alive? It remains a mystery.
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Peristyle
The peristyle is the main center of Diocletian's Palace, the main hall for the mighty Emperor, a living son of Jupiter. He appeared at the center of Protyron, showing his greatness to the people.
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Basement Halls of Diocletian's Palace
The basement halls are an invisible part of Diocletian's Palace, where the great Emperor lived his multifaceted existence. Now it is full of life. Excavation revealed a lot of different halls inside and even a corridor connecting Diocletian’s Palace with Riva. The fans of "Game of Thrones" will be excited to know that several halls were used as interiors for the movie.
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Jupiter temple
The Temple of Jupiter is located in the center of Diocletian’s Palace. It has been perfectly preserved inside as well as outside, despite the fact that it dates between 295 and 305 AD.
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Venetian Tower
Venetian towers were built in the 15th century by Venetians; the last remnants we see are the remains of an octagonal tower, as a reminder of Venetian influence more than 200 years ago. (Visit from outside)
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Main square
In Split, an old central square combines modern life with numerous cafes, boutiques, and shops with the ancient spirit of Emperor Time, when the Emperor walked down to the square with his servants.
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Riva Split
The Riva Promenade is the most public street in Split; however, it looks like it did in Napoleonic times, two centuries ago. The rushing street is the face of modern business and public life, with its cafes, magazines, and shops. Riva is the main scene for cultural and political events, including carnival.