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Archaeological Museum SplitvsMuseum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments
Both are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Archaeological Museum Split is preferred by most professionals compared to Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments. Archaeological Museum Split ranks #5 in Split with accolades from 4 publications such as Time Out, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Archaeological Museum Split
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Zrinsko - Frankopanska 25, Split 21000 , Croatia
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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 "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 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 "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
Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments Michelin Guide
Fodor's Frommer's
Stjepana Gunjace bb, Split 21000, Croatia
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Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"This modern building almost entirely made of glass houses vestiges of Croatia's medieval heritage, mainly from the pre-Romanesque era." Full review
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Outside, don't miss the medieval sarcophagi with their gabled covers.
Fodor's "One of the oldest Croatian museums, it houses more than 20,000 Croatian archaeological artifacts, only a quarter of which are on display." Full review
Frommer's "Dedicated to Croatian religious art from between the 7th and 12th centuries, this museum displays some charming stone carvings taken from early churches and decorated with plait-work motifs." Full review
