Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian

World Heritage Identification Number: 97

World Heritage since: 1979

Category: Cultural Heritage

Transboundary Heritage: No

Endangered Heritage: No

Country: 🇭🇷 Croatia

Continent: Europe

UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America

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The Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian: A Blend of Ancient and Medieval Architecture

The Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, offers a unique blend of ancient Roman architecture and medieval structures that have evolved over time. Situated in the heart of Split, Croatia, this complex serves as a testament to the city's rich history and cultural diversity.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

The ruins of Diocletian's Palace, built between the late 3rd and the early 4th centuries A.D., can be found throughout the city. The cathedral was built in the Middle Ages, reusing materials from the ancient mausoleum. Twelfth- and 13th-century Romanesque churches, medieval fortifications, 15th-century Gothic palaces and other palaces in Renaissance and Baroque style make up the rest of the protected area.

Encyclopedia Record: Split, Croatia

Split is the second-largest city of Croatia after the capital Zagreb. It is the largest city in Dalmatia, largest city on the Croatian coast, and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia County. The Split metropolitan area is home to about 330,000 people. It lies on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea and is spread over a central peninsula and its surroundings. An intraregional transport hub and popular tourist destination, the city is linked to the Adriatic islands and the Apennine Peninsula. More than 1 million tourists visit it each year.

Additional Site Details

Area: 20.8 hectares

UNESCO Criteria: (ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape

Coordinates: 43.5088888889 , 16.4391666667

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Country Information: Croatia

Official Name: Republic of Croatia

Capital: Zagreb

Continent: Europe

Population (2024): 3,866,300

Population (2023): 3,859,686

Population (2022): 3,855,641

Land Area: 55,960 sq km

Currency: Euro (EUR)

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UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian
Wikipedia: Split, Croatia

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