[2025 Split Attraction] Travel Guide for Saint Domnius Cathedral (Updated Feb)

Croatia is such a beautiful country how to communicate but we have a tour guide which day at Airbnb. The hose was awesome. She check on us every day you see all live everywhere. The air is so fresh food is awesome and wine is cheap so it is ultimately drink and drink and drink and just relax in the historical sites. You definitely have to visit Croatia. We travel from Amsterdam, the Paris de Croatia and never wanted to come back to Singapore ha ha #travel #naturalwonders

The Cathedral of Saint Domnius (Croatian: Katedrala Svetog Dujma) is a prominent historical and architectural landmark located in Split, Croatia. It is one of the oldest Catholic cathedrals in the world that is still in use in its original structure. Historical Background: 1. Roman Roots: The cathedral was originally built as the mausoleum of Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century AD. It is part of Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2. Christian Conversion: In the 7th century, the mausoleum was converted into a Christian cathedral dedicated to Saint Domnius (or Saint Duje), the patron saint of Split, who was a 3rd-century bishop martyred during Diocletian’s persecution of Christians. Architecture: 1. Mausoleum Design: The cathedral retains much of its original Roman structure, including the circular form of the mausoleum and its impressive Corinthian columns. 2. Bell Tower: The iconic bell tower, added between the 12th and 16th centuries, is a masterpiece of Romanesque-Gothic architecture. Visitors can climb it for stunning panoramic views of Split and the Adriatic Sea. 3. Interior: The interior features richly decorated reliefs, including scenes from Roman and Christian traditions. The wooden doors, carved by Andrija Buvina in 1214, are notable for their intricate depiction of biblical scenes. Religious Significance: • The cathedral serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Split-Makarska and is a central location for religious ceremonies, especially during the annual celebration of Saint Domnius’ feast day on May 7th. #europetrip #couplestrip #travel #travelwithgeo #splitcroatia

European Free Travel🇭🇷Croatia 7 days and 6 nights travel guide 📅Daily itinerary: Day 3️⃣: Split: Visit the Old Town of Split ‣ Split is the second largest city in Croatia, located on the southern coast and is a port city ‣ Split is also the oldest city in the area. Diocletian built a palace here in 305 AD, which has a history of 1,700 years ago. ‣ There are many islands in the south of Split, famous for the blue jelly sea. Island hopping is a must-experience experience 📍 Tour route in the old city: Silver Gate ➙ Column Square & Front Hall ➙ Cathedral & Bell Tower & Temple of Jupiter ➙ Golden Gate & Statue of Ninleki ➙ Bronze Gate ➙ Iron Gate & People’s Square ➙ Coastal Avenue ➙ Fruit Square ➙ Republic Plaza ➙ Marjan Hill Observation Deck ②Silver Gate ‣ There are four gates in Diocletian’s Palace, namely the Golden Gate (North), Silver Gate (East), Bronze Gate (South), and Iron Gate (West) ‣ The Silver Gate is the closest gate to the core area of ​​Diocletian's Palace - Column Square and the Cathedral. ③ Peristyle Square & Vestibul ‣ Also translated as "Pristine Square", it is the northern passage in Diocletian's Palace leading to the emperor's apartment in front of the antechamber. ④ Split Cathedral / Bell Tower / Catacombs / Temple of Jupiter ‣ The main church was built in 305 AD on the tomb of Roman Emperor Diocletian and is considered the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world. It is the most landmark building in Split ‣ The bell tower of the church (most worth visiting): its history dates back to the 12th century, and you can overlook the whole city from the top 💰 Visiting fee: - Church 5 euros, bell tower 7 euros, catacombs 3 euros, Temple of Jupiter 3 euros, treasure house 5 euros - Green package: church➕bell tower➕treasure hall: 12 euros - Purple package: church➕bell tower➕treasure hall➕Temple of Jupiter➕catacombs: 15 euros ⏰ Opening hours: - Monday to Saturday: 08:00 to 20:00 - Sunday: Church & Bell Tower, 12:00 to 18:00; Catacombs & Temple of Jupiter & Treasure Hall, 10:00 to 18:00 💁🏻‍♀️ Duration of visit: It is recommended to reserve 0.5 hours for the Bell Tower and 5 to 10 minutes for each other attraction

Croatia has 1,800 kilometers of Adriatic coastline, thousands of islands, numerous bays, and many historic seaside towns. Among them are Zadar, Trogir, Dubrovnik and Split. Split is famous for being the palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian. On the third day of our Croatia trip we arrived at the ancient city of Split. The drive from Trogir to Split is 27 kilometers, about 40 minutes, very close. Split is the second largest city in Croatia. When you come to Split, you must visit the Old Town to visit Diocletian’s Palace. Diocletian was an emperor of the Roman Empire and a very powerful emperor at that time. It turned out that he was the commander of the Guards, and he had great power, similar to the Imperial Guards in the Ming Dynasty. At that time, the emperors of the ancient Roman Empire changed every two or three years, which was very chaotic, so later Diocletian became the emperor. , he ruled for more than twenty years. After more than twenty years, he abdicated, came here from Rome, and built a palace in just ten years. But the only thing he did wrong was that he listened to the villain's slander, persecuted Christians a lot, and confiscated many of their properties. It wasn't until two years after his death that the new emperor came and pardoned all the Christians. Christians, and they also made Christianity the state religion, which turned Christianity over, so they demolished Diocletian's tomb out of hatred. The best preserved thing in Diocletian's Palace now is the underground palace. The underground palace was originally a place where slaves lived. Of course, there were also some workshops underground. As time went by, later generations built houses on the underground palace. In fact, They didn't know there was an underground palace when they built the house, so the underground palace was preserved. After coming out of Diocletian's Palace, we walked around the ancient city. There were quite a few tourists from all over the world. We loved every sight in the ancient city. There is a very special statue outside the ancient city. This bishop fought to be able to use the local Croatian language during liturgies, which shows how influential the church was at that time. The statue was designed and manufactured by Ivan Mestrovic, a famous Croatian sculpture master. Picture 1: Split Cathedral, Picture 2-7: Split seaside, Picture 8-14 Old Town street scene, Picture 15 Internet celebrity ice cream shop, Picture 16-18 Diocletian’s underground palace, Picture 19 Bishop Statue, Figure 20 Exterior view of the balcony where we stayed that day.