Fodor's Expert Review Salona
The impressive ruins of the Roman city of Salona, Croatia's largest archaeological park, attract history buffs and anyone interested in seeing the ruins of an ancient forum, temples, towers, and a monumental amphitheater. It can take around an hour to stroll around the fully walkable (if less than perfectly maintained) site if you stop to take photos—and you will. If you visit in summer, bring water and a sun hat, as little shade is offered, though this allows for striking unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains. The sprawling grounds, which grew into the largest city in Dalmatia after Romans captured an existing settlement in the 1st century BC, are said to be the birthplace of Emperor Diocletian. Salona was a powerful city until around AD 614, when Avar and Slav tribes moved in from the north and took over, forcing most of the city's inhabitants (about 60,000 in its heyday) southwest, where they founded Spalato, today's Split. The site is run by a branch of the Split Archaeological... READ MORE
The impressive ruins of the Roman city of Salona, Croatia's largest archaeological park, attract history buffs and anyone interested in seeing the ruins of an ancient forum, temples, towers, and a monumental amphitheater. It can take around an hour to stroll around the fully walkable (if less than perfectly maintained) site if you stop to take photos—and you will. If you visit in summer, bring water and a sun hat, as little shade is offered, though this allows for striking unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains. The sprawling grounds, which grew into the largest city in Dalmatia after Romans captured an existing settlement in the 1st century BC, are said to be the birthplace of Emperor Diocletian. Salona was a powerful city until around AD 614, when Avar and Slav tribes moved in from the north and took over, forcing most of the city's inhabitants (about 60,000 in its heyday) southwest, where they founded Spalato, today's Split. The site is run by a branch of the Split Archaeological Museum. Salona is 8 km (5 miles) northeast of Split’s center, about a 20-minute drive, near the modern town of Solin. Alternatively, the trip takes 30 minutes by bus, with buses departing every 30–60 minutes from the National Theater.
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