Free self-guided walk · Split

Diocletian's Palace and the Riva

A free self-guided walk through Diocletian's Palace, from the Riva through the cellars to the Peristyle and the Golden Gate, then back via Narodni trg.

Distance
0.7 km
Walking time
10 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
6

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About this walk

This walk follows the plan of the Roman palace, still lived in after 1,700 years.

It finishes on the harbourfront Riva.

  • Terrain: Flat but slippery when wet.
  • Best time: Early morning, before the crowds.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Riva

    Start on the harbourfront promenade.

  2. Diocletian's Palace cellars

    Enter through the Bronze Gate into the Roman cellars.

  3. Peristyle

    The colonnaded heart of the palace.

  4. Cathedral of Saint Domnius

    Once the emperor's mausoleum.

  5. Golden Gate

    The northern gate and the statue of Grgur Ninski.

  6. Narodni trg

    Finish in the medieval People's Square.

Tips

  • The palace cellars and cathedral charge for entry.
  • The bell tower climb gives the best view of the old town.
  • Morning is the quietest time to walk.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.