Among the best preserved remains of the Diocletian's Palace are the ground vaulted halls.
Sometimes also called the "basement halls", they are located below the emperor's apartment in the southern quarter of the Palace. By converting the palace into the city of Split, most of the residential complex was demolished but the ground floor halls were perfectly preserved.
In the early Middle Ages a part of the complex was inhabited, and in one of the halls wine and oil were produced.
Split - "Emperor's City for History Lovers"
Private Walking Tour+Cellars Museum
Guided tour of Old Town Split, including the famous Diocletian's Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the basement cellars.
Today the cellars are accessible through the Brass Gate, or through a staircase from the Peristyle. The Western part of the basement has been preserved in its entirety and is almost completely accessible for sightseeing. The Eastern part has collapsed during Middle Age but has been excavated and a large part is also accessible.
Working Hours
Daily 08.00-20.00
Features
Museum of Basement Halls is the best preserved part of the Diocletian's Palace
Address & contact details
Street: Dioklecijanova 1
Postcode: 21000
City: Split
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