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A local view near Split, Croatia
A local view near Split, Croatia. Photograph by Tatyana Peshkova · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.

THE SHORTLIST

A few places worth your time.

01Culture · DAY 1 IDEA

Ul. Dominisova

Getski vrtal

It is the smallest park in Split, situated in the Diocletian's palace at the Dominisova street (Marko Antonio De Dominis street). In that park are beautiful traditional Dalmatian tiramolas. During the summer these are full of clothes drying in the sunshine. In every guidebook about Split you have pictures from the Getski vrtal. It is the location of a 500-year-old stone house which was destroyed during World War II.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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02Culture · DAY 1 IDEA

Split

Katedrala sv. Duje

Built around 305 AD as a mausoleum of Roman emperor Diocletian's (the oldest cathedral building in the world). The cathedral is also a very beautiful mixture of Roman temple and Catholic church. It also has a beautiful belltower which provides you a great panoramic view of Split, nearby islands and Marjan hill.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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03Culture · DAY 1 IDEA

Zrinsko-Frankopanska 25

Archaeological Museum

The oldest museum in Croatia (1820), about 20 min walk north of the old town. Many artifacts and monuments from Roman colonies Salona and Narona. Most of the panel information is only in Croatian, so use a translator app or bring a Croatian friend.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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04Outdoors · DAY 2 IDEA

Split

Beach at Bačvice

This beach has beautiful fine-grained sand, and it is very shallow. There are many cafes and places to eat ice cream. It is certainly not the best beach in Croatia (it is packed solid most of summer), but it will give you a feeling of 'real' Croatia as the vast majority of people who go there are from Split. You can also play Picigin here. To reach this beach, walk South along the waterfront from the bus station and then follow the road that crosses the railway line.

Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate

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05Culture · DAY 2 IDEA

Split

Marjan

a hill situated on the west of Split. Marjan is an oasis for many people who look for a natural stress relief, a great place for long walks, jogging, and bike rides. Marjan's peak, Telegrin is 178 m high and gives a wonderful panoramic view of Split. A tourist road train runs several times a day from the fountain at the west end of Riva up to Telegrin and back again. South cliffs are popular within alpine climbers. St. Nicholas church is situated on the east of Marjan, on its south side are beautiful St. Jeronimus church and "Gospe od Betlema" church (Madonna of Betlehem). There are several beaches on Marjan: Kasuni Beeach at the south-west with a nice small dog beach, and Bene Beach at the north side. Bus 12 brings you there. House building is strictly forbidden in order to save Marjan - the lungs of Split.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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A note before you go. Start with Getski vrtal, then decide whether Katedrala sv. Duje deserves a separate visit rather than rushing both. The suggested days are an editable grouping, not a timed tour. Visit allowances exclude transfers, meals and queues; confirm the exact entrance and current visiting arrangements for Marjan before setting off.

Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. Suggested days and time allowances are editorial starting points. Check the linked visitor information for opening hours, access, and reservations.

BEFORE YOU SET OFF

A more practical kind of plan.

Getting your bearings

Central Split is quite compact and most sights can be easily seen and best experienced on foot, but there are frequent local buses to outlying attractions and the airport. Public transport is run by Promet. Most of the city buses in Split are new, but some are very old and dilapidated. You can find routes and schedules from Easyway journey planner. The station for town and local buses is - these don't use the main station 1 km south by the harbour. To transfer between stations use Bus 9 / 10 or just walk.

Build a route that makes sense

Getski vrtal and Katedrala sv. Duje are about 0.1 km apart in a straight line. Use the route link to compare the actual streets or transport connections before putting both in the same morning; the measurement is not a walking distance or a transfer estimate.

A LITTLE STRUCTURE. ROOM FOR DISCOVERY.

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Find your bearings.

Country
Croatia
Area
Split-Dalmatia
Time zone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
43.5089, 16.4392

Geographic reference: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0.

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Reference credits & reuse

This city guide includes selected, abridged material by Wikivoyage contributors, adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0. The adapted guide text is available under the same license; photographs and website design retain their separate terms. Selected and abridged reference descriptions; operational prices and timetables omitted. Elsewhere added the shortlist, geographic grouping and planning notes.

Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. It is community-edited background, not firsthand reporting or a live opening-hours service.

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