Things to Do in Grad, Split Split's historic core, centered around Diocletian's Palace, the Cathedral of St. Domnius, and the Temple of Jupiter. There are coffee shops, seafood restaurants, and places like Zap Kitchen & Bar within its walls.
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Temple of Jupiter ★ 4.1 · 1.0k★
Built in the 3rd century & dedicated to Jupiter, this Roman temple features an Egyptian sphinx.
Mon–Fri 8:15 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat 8:15 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun 10:15 AM – 5:30 PM
Cathedral of St. Domnius ★ 4.6 · 7.5k★
Built in 305 CE, this cathedral dedicated to the city's patron saint has a Romanesque bell tower.
Mon–Fri 8:15 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat 8:15 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Diocletian Palace ★ 4.7 · 91.7k★
This huge, fortress-like palace served as a residence for a Roman emperor & the military garrison.
Riva ★ 4.7 · 25.2k★
This bustling waterfront features an expansive boardwalk, numerous eateries & scenic views.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Peristyle ★
The Peristyle was the palace ceremonial court, framed by columns, sphinxes, and the entrance to the imperial apartments. It sits beside the cathedral and is the best place to understand the palace plan before exploring lanes.
Basement Halls ★ 4.5 · 1.7k★
The vaulted substructures below the palace mirrored the imperial apartments above and helped preserve the Roman footprint. The halls connect the Riva side with the Peristyle.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Gregory of Nin’s Big Toe ★ 4.6 · 1.2k
The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.
Puffy Lil' Pancakes Split ★ 4.7 · 830
A place that offers soft, flavorful mini pancakes, bringing joy and sweetness to every bite.
Every day 9 AM – 12 AM
Znanje Split - Miroslav Krleža ★ 4.7 · 201
An old Croatian publishing house that is a major participant in the online market for ordering and selling books.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 8 PM
Sat 9 AM – 3 PM
Sun Closed
Green Market ★ 4.4 · 3.4k
Popular outdoor farmers' market with stalls selling fruit & vegetables, plus a large meat selection.
Every day 6 AM – 2 PM
UNESCO-Protected SPAR Supermarket ★ 4.1 · 1.0k
When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 10 PM
Sat 7 AM – 10 PM
Sun 8 AM – 10 PM Where to eat & drink in Grad
Zinfandel Food & Wine Bistro ★ 4.5 · 1.6k· $$
Situated in a narrow street in the old town, this busy, welcoming restaurant is open from breakfast to dinner, when live music adds to the atmosphere.
Every day 12 PM – 12 AM
Marvlvs Library Jazz Bar ★ 4.7 · 1.1k· €5–10
Every day 5 PM – 12 AM
Morei ★ 4.7 · 3.2k· €10–35
Every day 7 AM – 1 AM
Charlie's Bar Split ★ 4.7 · 3.9k· €5–15
A city-famous bar in Split known for its wild nightlife, themed nights, live sports, and drinking games.
Every day 9 AM – 4 AM
4 Coffee ★ 4.9 · 835· €1–5
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 1 PM
Sat 7 AM – 1 PM
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1 Temple of Jupiter 2 Cathedral of St. Domnius 3 Diocletian Palace 4 Riva 5 Peristyle 6 Basement Halls 7 Gregory of Nin’s Big Toe 8 Zinfandel Food & Wine Bistro 9 Marvlvs Library Jazz Bar 10 Puffy Lil' Pancakes Split Ready to plan Grad? Turn these Grad picks into a day-by-day Split plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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