Diocletians Palace

4th century295Croatia

CountryCroatia

RegionSplit

Period4th century

Year Built295

About Diocletians Palace

Not technically a castle but one of the best-preserved Roman palaces. Built for the retirement of Emperor Diocletian. 3,000 people still live inside the palace walls. The cathedral was originally Diocletians mausoleum.

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