Podrumi Dioklecijanove palače
Preserved underground halls in the southern part of Dioklecijanova palača (Diocletian's Palace) in Split, revealing the original layout of the emperor's apartments.
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About the museum
Dioklecijanova palača (Diocletian's Palace) in Split is one of the best-preserved examples of late antique architecture. It was built in a time of instability, between 295 and 305, as a fortified and magnificent imperial residence. The northern half of the complex was intended for the army and servants, and the southern half for the emperor's residence and ceremonies.
Centuries of later building erased the original ground plan of the upper floor, but the cellars (substructures) in the southern part of the palace preserved the shape and layout of the emperor's private apartments. The halls levelled the southern part of the terrain towards the higher northern part, served as a load-bearing base for the imperial chambers, and also protected them from sea and groundwater damp. From the Middle Ages the halls were gradually filled with waste and building material from the upper floors.
The western part of the cellars was opened to the public in 1959, and the eastern halls were first seen by visitors in 1996, after extensive conservation works. Diocletian's Palace was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. The cellars are managed by the Muzej grada Splita (City Museum of Split).
Highlights
- Preserved original layout of the emperor's apartments in the southern part of the palace
- Western and eastern halls of the cellars
- Part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1979
- Guided tour of 45 minutes
- Operated by
- Muzej grada Splita
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €8pupils, students and pensioners with a valid Croatian ID, and holders of a tourist card |
| Children & teens | freePreschool children up to 7 years enter free of charge. |
| Seniors | €8Pensioners with a valid Croatian ID. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Persons with disabilities and one companion enter free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | €8Pupils and students with a valid Croatian ID. |
| Groups (16+ people) | €9 per personAdult groups (more than 15 people) €9 per person; groups of children, pupils and students €7 per person. |
| Families | €18Parents with children under 15. |
| Children's workshop | €4 |
| Guided tour (45 minutes, groups of up to 20 people) | €50 |
Admission is free for pupils of art schools, students of the Umjetnička akademija i povijesti umjetnosti (Academy of Arts and Art History), members of HDLU, ICOM, HMD, DPUH and AICA, unemployed persons, journalists, and tourist guides accompanying a group. Primary school groups from Split-Dalmatia County are admitted free with a written notice from the school. Outside opening hours tickets are 50% more expensive, and on public holidays 100% more expensive. Price list of the Muzej grada Splita for 2026.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| Good to know | Photography and filming for professional purposes are charged according to the museum's price list. |
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