With the aim of reviving history and enriching content on the topic of antiquity, Split is starting a ceremonial changing of Diocletian's guard project throughout the summer, which provides a unique experience to all visitors.
It is a project led by the Croatian National Theater Split, as part of which this year, every day at exactly 12 o'clock on the imperial square Peristyle, the Emperor and Empress will greet all gathered together with the Roman praetorians.
The ceremonial changing of the guard in Split begins today at noon
Split Tourist Board and the Croatian National Theater in Split announce this year's first ceremonial changing of the guard at the Peristyle today May 29 at 12:00 p.m. The Changing of the Guard project is one of the most popular attractions that takes visitors back to Roman times and introduces them to the rich history of the Dalmatian metropolis.
Enthusiasts of attractive ancient culture have the opportunity to meet all summer long Emperor Diocletian and empress Prisca and the praetorian guard and legion. Guests can immortalize the unforgettable moment by taking photos from the imperial Peristyle with the emperor, empress and personal imperial guard.
Diocletian's Palace is the heart of Split, and it is the most lively right on the Peristyle
Diocletian's Palace is one of the best preserved monuments of Roman architecture in the world. The emperor's palace was built as a combination of a luxurious villa (summer house) and a Roman military camp divided into four parts by two main streets. The southern part of the Palace was intended for the emperor, his apartment and the corresponding state and religious ceremonial, while the northern part was for the imperial guard - the army, servants, for storage and other things.
The palace is a rectangular building with four large towers, doors on each side and four smaller towers on the walls. The lower part of the walls is without any openings, while the upper floor is open with a monumental portico to the south and corridors with large arched windows on the other three sides.
Over the centuries, they were its inhabitants, and then citizens Split, adapted this space according to the needs of the given time. Therefore, the buildings in the interior and the outer walls with towers have been greatly changed from their original appearance, but the outlines of the imperial palace are still evident.
Such stratification is also reflected in the everyday life of Split - residents and visitors sit in the same cafes and restaurants as the former locals. In this way, guests have the impression that they have become an integral part of the city Split and its rhythm.
