Madrid, Spain
1617
Madrid, Spain
1738-1755
Madrid, Spain
1879
Madrid, Spain
1786-1795
Madrid, Spain
1992
Madrid, Spain
1992
Madrid, Spain
1559
Madrid, Spain
1972
Madrid, Spain
1778
Madrid, Spain
1819
Madrid, Spain
1933
Madrid, Spain
1867
Madrid, Spain
1944
Madrid, Spain
1761-1768
Madrid, Spain
1792-1798
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.