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Temple of Jupiter vs Palazzo di Diocleziano
Both Temple of Jupiter and Diocletian's Palace are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Diocletian's Palace ranks significantly better than Temple of Jupiter. Diocletian's Palace ranks #1 in Split with positive reviews from 8 reviewers like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
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Kraj Sveti Ivana, Split, Croatia
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Lonely Planet
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"Although it's now the cathedral's baptistery, this wonderfully intact building was originally an ancient Roman temple, dedicated to the king of the gods."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"In a bid to consolidate his power, Emperor Diocletian claimed to be descended from the god Jupiter."
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Time Out
"Once the site of Diocletian's mausoleum, and still guarded by a granite sphinx from ancient Egypt, this octagonal building was converted into a church by the refugees from Salona."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The religious edifices were built between the decumanus and the imperial apartments. On one side was a mausoleum devoted to the emperor, while on the other were the temples of Venus and..."
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Fodor's
"Roman Emperor Diocletian constructed this temple to worship the god Jupiter. It was converted during the Middle Ages into a baptistery by Christians."
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Palazzo di Diocleziano
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Split, Croatia
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"The Palace is a living monument... a surreal intermingling of past and present."
Fodor's
"The original palace, which took about 10 years to complete, was built in AD 298."
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Lonely Planet
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"One of the most imposing Roman ruins in existence and where you’ll spend most of your time while in Split."
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"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."
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Frommer's
"Emperor Diocletian (a.d. 245–316) commissioned construction of his palace in a.d. 293 as an imperial retirement home."
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