Washington, D.C., United States
2004
Washington, D.C., United States
1792-1829
Washington, D.C., United States
1914–1922
Washington, D.C., United States
1848-1888
Washington, D.C., United States
1793-1800
Washington, D.C., United States
1829
Washington, D.C., United States
1937
Washington, D.C., United States
1964
Washington, D.C., United States
1982
Washington, D.C., United States
1986
Washington, D.C., United States
1864
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.