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Archaeological site · Split, Split-Dalmácia
Salona
Salona is the archaeological site of the Roman city located in Solin, in the surroundings of Split. The ruins occupy an open area that allows you to perceive the extent of an ancient urban centre outside the walls of Diocletian’s Palace. It is a different experience from walking through a lived-in neighbourhood.
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About Salona
Salona is the archaeological site of the Roman city located in Solin, in the surroundings of Split. The ruins occupy an open area that allows you to perceive the extent of an ancient urban centre outside the walls of Diocletian’s Palace. It is a different experience from walking through a lived-in neighbourhood.
The complex preserves remains of performance spaces, religious buildings and city structures. Not all appear at their original height: reading the site requires looking at ground plans, wall bases and interpretation panels. The scale of the site becomes clearer when walking between the sectors.
Allow time for travel and for paths exposed to the sun. May, June and September are usually more comfortable than July and August for outdoor archaeology. If you combine Salona with Klis, set the order according to available transport, without assuming a direct connection between every access point.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours for the main sectors.
Best time
April to June and September to October generally favour archaeological walking.
How to get there
From Split, go to Solin by bus or car and look for the site’s official entrance.
Tip
Use the visitor map to relate the ruins; do not expect fully reconstructed buildings.
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Frequently asked questions about Salona
What to observe at Salona?
The site preserves traces of performance spaces, religious buildings and urban structures. Not all survive at their original height: interpretation requires observing ground plans on site, wall bases and information panels. The scale of the site becomes clearer when walking between the sectors.
How much time to allow for Salona?
Two to three hours for the main sectors.
How to organize the visit to Salona?
Use the site map to relate the ruins; do not expect fully reconstructed buildings.