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Diocletian's Palace

디오클레티아누스 궁전

4 story sections
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Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    We now focus our attention on the main monument of this city: the Palace of Emperor Diocletian. This is the core upon which the entire city grew, a structure so substantial and well-preserved that it remains one of the world's…

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  2. 2An Archaeological Complex of Global Significance

    When we describe Diocletian's Palace as an archaeological complex, we are referring to a massive structural undertaking that utilized the finest materials of the Roman world. The white limestone was quarried from the nearby…

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  3. 3A Living Museum of Restaurants, Museums, and Shops

    What truly distinguishes Diocletian’s Palace from other Roman ruins across the Mediterranean is the fact that it has always been inhabited. It is not a silent field of columns, but a noisy, vibrant whirl of narrow stone streets…

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  4. 4Closing

    In conclusion, Diocletian's Palace is far more than a monument; it is the enduring soul of this 1700-year-old town. By choosing this beautiful setting for his retirement, the Emperor unknowingly laid the groundwork for one of the…

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What is Diocletian's Palace?

Diocletian's Palace is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates43.5172, 16.2514
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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