Pierrefonds, France
1393
Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France
1661
Septmonts, France
c. 1242
Péronne, France
1209
La Ferté-Milon, France
1393
Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique, France
1220s
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
13th century
Villers-Châtel, France
14th century
Rambures, France
15th century
Guise, France
12th century
Château-Thierry, France
8th century AD
Condette, France
13th century
Montépilloy, France
1150
Picquigny, France
11th century
Roost-Warendin, France
1743
Esquelbecq, France
1606
Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen, France
15th century
Potelle, France
1290
Bours, France
12th century
Fère-en-Tardenois, France
1206
Considered to be one of the most imposing Roman ruins, Diocletian’s palace is certainly the main attraction of the city of Split. The ruins of palace, built between the late 3rd and the early 4th centuries A.D., can be found throughout the city. Today the remains of the palace are part of the historic core of Split, which in 1979 was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
While it is referred to as a 'palace' because of its intended use as the retirement residence of Diocletian, the term can be misleading as the structure is massive and more resembles a large fortress: about half of it was for Diocletian's personal use, and the rest housed the military garrison.
Architecture
The palace has a form of an irregular rectangle with numerous towers on the western, northern, and eastern facades.