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The ancient city of Salona
Salona was an ancient city and the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia. The name Salona preserves the language of the early inhabitants of this area whom the Romans called the Dalmatae, considered to be part of a larger group called the Illyrians. Salona (or Salon) is situated in today's town of Solin, in modern-day Croatia. Solin, is a small town located 5 kilometres from Split. It is well known as the cradle of ancient Croatian history. A town that hides a rich cultural and natural heritage which makes it a very interesting destination.
In the bosom of Solin lies the ancient Salona, once the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and the largest archaeological park in Croatia, whose size is evidenced by the imposing walls with towers and gates, forum with temples, amphitheater and cemetery with Salonitan martyrs (Monasteries, Kapljuč, Marusinac). Salona is known as the birthplace of Emperor Diocletian, according to legend, in its most glorious time it was a city with over 60,000 inhabitants.
In the video below you can see and learn more about Salona, but only when you step on its ground you can understand its true value. To this day the old Salona remains in ruins, of which only one part is well explored. Greeks, Romans, Illyrians, Turks, and many more walked on its ground, why wouldn't you be a part of this historical story?
How to get to Salona?
The archaeological park Salona is located between two main roads. The main entrance is on Ulica Frane Bulica next to the Caffe Bar Salona and near the Hotel Salona Palace. The southern road is Ivana Pavlica II. It's possible to bypass the main entrance, park next to the amphitheatre and enter the park from there. If you decide to use public transport take the bus No. 1 from central Split stops, and it will take you all the way to the main entrance next to Caffe Bar Salona.
The main entrance is open Monday-Sunday 9am-3pm;. Outside of opening hours it's possible to visit the park either through the main entrance (the gate is normally left open) or from the entrance at the amphitheatre.
Admission to the archaeological park is 30Kn /15Kn adults/children. The price includes entrance to the Archaeological Museum of Split. If you get to the park, outside of the opening hours there won't be any admission charged, but you won't be able to enter the Museum.
To discover the whole park you will need comfy shoes and around an one and half to two hours of your time, but we advise you to pack yourself some food and enjoy the picnic in Salona like a true emperor. Ps. Don't forget the hat and the suncream ;)
