Croatia's Ancient Roman Living Fossil

"Whispers of the Millennium Stone Walls, Touch the Roman Spirit at Diocletian's Palace! Split Old Town Travel Guide" 📍Top spot in Split Old Town! The retirement villa of an ancient Roman emperor is now a World Heritage Site! Who says Europe is only Paris and London? This living "city within a city" in Croatia is a true time capsule💊 🚶‍♀️Three walking routes 1️⃣ Diocletian's Palace South Gate → Peristyle Courtyard Look up! The Roman dome from 2,000 years ago is still intact 💡Hidden tip: Stand in the center of the basement at noon, and the light will precisely shine on the emperor’s original throne location 2️⃣ Temple of Jupiter → Golden Gate A secret chamber beneath the temple was converted into a church by Christians 📸Best photo spot: Shoot from the steps on the right side of the Golden Gate, the brass door + stone walls create an epic vibe 3️⃣ People's Square → Riva Waterfront Promenade By day, a mixed art gallery of Roman columns and medieval buildings By night, the liveliest open-air bar in town (even the cobblestones are shaking!) 🍴Must-try list • Peka stew: a treasure slow-cooked in a bell-shaped clay pot for 4 hours • Seaside ice cream stand (unnamed but with the longest line!) • Dioklecijan Hotel rooftop restaurant: 270° view of the palace sunset ⚠️Beware of traps 1. Roman soldiers at the basement entrance offering "free photos" will demand tips 2. The temple only opens in the afternoon on Sundays, don’t come too early 3. Watch out for the old town’s cobblestones! Warning for flat shoes⚠️