Thierhaupten, Germany
8th century AD
Ursberg, Germany
1126-1128
Warburg, Germany
1140
Heidenheim, Germany
c. 752
Aura an der Saale, Germany
1108-1122
Sonnefeld, Germany
1260
Ahrensbök, Germany
1397
Kirchschletten, Germany
12th century
Brennberg, Germany
1321
Rühn, Germany
1232
Freiburg, Germany
1345
Maselheim, Germany
1231
Kellenried, Germany
1924
Edelstetten, Germany
1126
Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Germany
1119
Reichenbach, Germany
1118
Wechterswinkel, Germany
1134
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.