Split, Croatia's second-largest city, is located on a small peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. In addition to its beautiful beaches, popular Split sights include museums and historic monuments.

Diocletian's Palace

Diocletian's Palace is one of the most popular sights in Croatia. Built by the Roman emperor Diocletian as a palace and military camp, today it has spread out to become a small town full of shops and squares. Located within Diocletian's Palace, on the site of Diocletian's former mausoleum, St. Dominius' Cathedral is another of Split's popular sites. It was named in honor of the city's patron saint, and today the interior of the Cathedral retains much of the building's original decor.

Ancient Salona

The remains of the ancient city of Salona lie at the entrance to Split. In the 3rd century, more than 40,000 people lived in Salona, which was the capital of the Roman province Dalmatia. The site includes the excavated ruins of an amphitheatre, early Christian churches, baths and burial grounds.

Mestrovic's Gallery

Mestrovic's Gallery houses the largest collection of works by Ivan Mestrovic, a Croatian-born sculptor who rose to fame during World War I. The Gallery, comprised of a villa and garden, contains the artist's works in wood, marble, stone and bronze, as well as oil paintings and drawings.

Krka National Park

Krka National Park spans more than 109 kilometers and is known for its waterfalls and pools provided by the Krka River, which runs through the Park. The Park is a popular spot for hiking and swimming, but be careful not to ingest the water. The Krka River originates from a karst spring, which is formed by water flowing through the end of a system of underground caves. Unlike most springs, a karst spring's water supply comes from rainwater or melting snow, which causes it to move through the cave systems very quickly. This rapid movement means there is not ample time for the microorganisms in the cave to clean the water.

Marjan

Marjan Hill, or Mount Marjan, offers a stunning view of the Adriatic, as well as the old and new areas of Split. If you are able to trek to the top of Marjan, you will be rewarded with views of the Kastela Gulf and some of the Split peninsula's neighboring islands. Marjan's cliffs are a popular training ground for mountain climbers.