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Palazzo di Diocleziano vs Archaeological Museum Split

Both are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Diocletian's Palace is preferred by most professionals compared to Archaeological Museum Split. Diocletian's Palace comes in at 97 with endorsements from 8 reviewers like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.

Palazzo di Diocleziano
Palazzo di Diocleziano
9 / 10
Split, Croatia
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Concierge Concierge
"The Palace is a living monument... a surreal intermingling of past and present."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The original palace, which took about 10 years to complete, was built in AD 298." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the most imposing Roman ruins in existence and where you’ll spend most of your time while in Split." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Bronze Gate of Diocletian's Palace once opened straight from the water into the palace basements, enabling goods to be unloaded and stored here." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Emperor Diocletian (a.d. 245–316) commissioned construction of his palace in a.d. 293 as an imperial retirement home." Full review
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Archaeological Museum Split
Archaeological Museum Split
8 / 10
Zrinsko - Frankopanska 25, Split 21000 , Croatia
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This is Croatia's oldest museum. Founded in 1820, it is a repository for artifacts -- jewelry, coins, and pottery -- mostly unearthed at Salona in the hills above Split. " Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A treasure trove of classical sculpture and mosaic is displayed at this excellent museum, a short walk north of the town centre." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Archaeological Museum is the best way to complete one's knowledge of the town's antique history: it contains collections of sacred and secular artefacts discovered in the digs in and around Salona." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"On the other side of the National Theatre stands the Archaeological Museum where key historical finds from the nearby Roman capital of Salona are the main draw: mosaics, sarcophagi and such like." Full review