Why visit
Split's Old Town is inside Diocletian's Palace. The Roman emperor's retirement home still occupied 1,700 years later. Ferry hub for the Dalmatian islands.
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Split at a glance
City population
161k
Metro: 310k
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 DST)
Europe/Zagreb
Airport
SPU
Split Airport (Resnik)
Founded
305 CE (Diocletian's Palace)
Getting around
Buses, plus ferries from the harbour to the islands
Signature dish
Soparnik, grilled fish, pašticada
Neighborhoods for travelers
Diocletian's PalaceVarošBačviceRiva waterfront
Croatia at a glance
Country center
45.2°, 15.5°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
56,594 km²
21,851 mi²
Country population
3.9 million
68/km²
Subregion
Southeast Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+385
Language
Croatian
Demonym
Croatian
Internet
.hr
UN
Member state
ISO code
HR / HRV
Where in the world
45.2° - 15.5°
Croatia
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Did you know
- Split is built around Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman emperor in 305 CE; the palace is still lived in and shops occupy ancient chambers.
- Game of Thrones' Meereen scenes were filmed in and around the palace.
- Split is Croatia's second-largest city and the main gateway to the Dalmatian islands of Hvar, Brač, and Vis.
- Croatia has 1,246 islands, islets, and reefs: only 47 are inhabited.
- The necktie originated in Croatia: the word "cravat" comes from "Hrvat" (Croat).
Bordering Croatia
Traveler notes
- Diocletian's Palace still has 3,000 residents
- Bačvice Beach is walkable from the center
- Hvar, Brač, and Vis ferries from the port
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Verify swim safety, ocean conditions, and water-quality reports by month.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
Frequently asked about Split
What currency is used in Split?
Split uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Croatia?
The primary language is Croatian.
What is the international calling code for Croatia?
The calling code is +385.
What airport serves Split?
Split Airport (Resnik) (IATA: SPU).
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