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.
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°
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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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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.
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