The Palace Cellars are a vast network of underground halls located beneath the southern part
of Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Croatia. Built in the late 3rd century, these cellars once
supported the emperor’s private chambers above and played a crucial role in the palace’s
structure.
Remarkably well preserved, the Palace Cellars provide valuable insight into the original
layout of the palace. Their stone corridors, arches, and chambers reflect Roman engineering
skills and are among the best-preserved ancient cellars in the world.
For travelers, the cellars offer a cool, atmospheric experience and a chance to walk through
authentic Roman architecture beneath the old town.
- 🏛️ Walk through the large stone 🧱 halls and the ancient corridors 🏺
- 📐 Learn about the Roman 🏛️ construction techniques used by builders 🏗️
- 🎨 View the temporary exhibitions 🖼️ and various cultural craft displays 🏺
- 🌊 Access the palace 🏰 directly from the sunny Riva waterfront ⚓
- 👣 Enter from inside 🏰 Diocletian’s Palace or the Riva waterfront 🌊
- ⛴️ Take a short walk 🚶 from the busy Split ferry terminal 🚢
- 👟 Wear very sturdy shoes 👟 for the uneven ancient stone floors 🪨
- 🕒 Allow plenty of time ⏳ to explore all the different sections 🗺️
- 🚶 Combine your visit 🏰 with a palace and old town walk 🏘️
- ⚓ 11:30 AM – Enter the Palace 🏰 Cellars directly from the Riva 🌊
- 🕵️ 12:30 PM – Explore the massive 🏛️ underground halls and the tunnels 🔦
- 🛤️ 1:30 PM – Continue your walk 🚶 through the palace streets above 🏘️
