# The best things to do in Split

A Roman palace you can live in, Marjan Hill and island hopping: Split's highlights according to locals and travel bloggers.

- 211 votes · 12 items
- Jan 31, 2026 · mseatsalot
- https://even.best/en/l/2679/the-best-things-to-do-in-split

## Top 12

1. **Diocletian's Palace** (22 · ▲22 ▼0) — The Roman emperor's palace that makes up half the Old Town.
2. **Cathedral of St Domnius and bell tower** (19 · ▲20 ▼1) — Climb the tower for views over the palace and harbour.
3. **Palace cellars (Substructures)** (17 · ▲19 ▼2) — The vaulted halls beneath the palace.
4. **Peristyle** (16 · ▲17 ▼1) — The palace's central courtyard with its colonnade.
5. **Marjan Hill** (14 · ▲18 ▼4) — Forest park with views of the city and islands.
6. **Bačvice Beach** (13 · ▲16 ▼3) — City beach famous for picigin.
7. **Green Market (Pazar)** (13 · ▲15 ▼2) — Open-air market by the palace walls.
8. **Riva Promenade** (12 · ▲13 ▼1) — Palm-lined waterfront outside the walls.
9. **Kasjuni Beach** (11 · ▲13 ▼2) — Clear water below Marjan.
10. **Gregory of Nin statue** (11 · ▲13 ▼2) — Rub the bishop's toe for luck.
11. **Island-hopping to Hvar and Brač** (11 · ▲13 ▼2) — Ferries and catamarans from the harbour.
12. **Archaeological Museum** (6 · ▲9 ▼3) — Relics from Roman Salona.

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