Sauvo, Finland
1460-1480
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1380-1420
Hämeenkoski, Finland
1510-1560
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1510-1520
Hämeenlinna, Finland
1490-1510
Kokemäki, Finland
1500-1560
Raasepori, Finland
1460-1480
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1430-1450
Masku, Finland
1490-1510
Raisio, Finland
1500-1520
Föglö, Finland
1450-1520
Lemland, Finland
1290-1316
Lemland, Finland
1500-1530
Tuulos, Finland
1510-1540
Hattula, Finland
1500
Urjala, Finland
1520-1540
Huittinen, Finland
1500
Salo, Finland
1440
Kimitoön, Finland
1469
Laitila, Finland
1460-1483
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.