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Diocletian's Palace was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. It is one of the best-preserved monuments of Roman architecture in the world. The emperor's palace was built between 295 and 305 as a combination of a luxurious villa and a Roman military camp.
Diocletian's Palace was divided into four parts by two main streets. The southern part of the palace was intended for the emperor, while the northern part housed the imperial army, officials, and storage areas. The complex was built from stone from the island of Brac and decorated with details such as sphinxes, marble, and sculptural decorations brought from Egypt, Greece, and Italy. Since the palace was located six kilometers from the nearest city, Salona, it was surrounded by 16 stone walls. Diocletian's Palace had four entrances, three from the land and one from the sea. The southern side, which faced the sea, had fewer openings and gates than the eastern and western sides, which were similar to each other and without decoration. The main entrance to Diocletian's Palace was on the northern side and had double gates. One of the two main streets led to an open square in front of the emperor's chambers. On the left side was the emperor's mausoleum, today the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and on the right side were three temples. The main temple was the Temple of Jupiter, which is still preserved, while the other two were dedicated to Cybele and Venus. The emperor's vestibule was once covered with a large dome, and even half a century ago people still lived there. Buildings from different historical periods and architectural styles are very well preserved, such as Diocletian's Palace itself, whose core has remained intact to this day. Over time, Diocletian's Palace gradually transformed into a city, where structures such as the emperor's mausoleum were converted into a cathedral. The cathedral was originally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, but at the end of the Middle Ages it was named after the patron saint of Split – Saint Domnius.
Diocletian's Palace is one of the rare cultural monuments in the world where people still live today. Diocletian's Mausoleum, the Temple of Jupiter, early Christian churches, Romanesque houses, and many other monuments testify to the rich history of the city of Split.