Dubrovnik and Dalmacija travel guide

Belltower
The belltower, which soars high above
the cathedral, was not completed until the
early 20th century. The panoramic views of
the city that it offers (above) make the long
climb up to the top well worth the effort.
Bronze Gate
Baptistry
An alley opposite the
cathedral leads to the
Bapistry, once the Roman
Temple of Jupiter. Inside,
a striking feature is the
sculpture of John the
Baptist (below) by Ivan
Meštrovi (1883–1962).
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Cupola
Stone steps from the
sunken square lead to a
domed area, where
guests once waited
for an audience with
the Emperor. At
night, stars are
visible through a
gap in the top of
the dome.
Golden Gate
This sturdy
portal once led
north to the nearby
settlement of Salona.
Today, it is being restored
to its full splendour,
thanks to funding by a
local bank.
City Museum
East of the sunken
square, the City Museum
is housed in the 15thcentury
Papali
Palace. Among the
artifacts relating to
Split’s history is a
collection of
weaponry and
armour (left).
Iron Gate
Split’s most
striking gate has
its own church (Our
Lady of the Belfry) and
clock tower. A café on
Narodni Trg will make an
ideal spot from which to
admire this elegant portal.
Diocletian’s
Palace Orientation
From the waterfront
Riva, Diocletian’s Palace
can be entered through
the Bronze Gate. Head
north through the main
hall and go up the steps
at the far end into the
Peristyle, with its elegant
colonnades and imposing
cathedral. Just north of
the cathedral is the city’s
most centrally located
tourist office – a great
place to pick up visitor
information and maps.
From the Peristyle, the
main sights are easy to
find – just a couple of
minutes walk to north,
east, west or south.
Leave the palace by the Golden Gate to see Ivan Metrovi‘s
imposing statue of Grgur of Nin (see p41).
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