Historical landmark
Diocletian's Palace
Fortified Roman retirement palace whose ancient halls and cellars still form the living core of a modern old town.
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About this audio guide
This guide to Diocletian's Palace in Split centers on the Roman emperor who built it as his retirement retreat, and on the year three hundred five, when he did what almost no emperor before him had done: walked away from absolute power. You'll hear his answer to old allies begging him to reclaim the throne, a story about the vegetables he grew instead of an empire, and what happened to his fortress after he died and the nearby city of Salona came under attack. Walk the vaulted passages that outlasted them all.
This audio guide was created using AI.