Split Croatia With Kids

We traveled to Croatia with our almost 7 year old twins in June, 2017. Here’s what we did in Split with Kids:

Split is the home of Diocletian’s Palace. This UNESCO site was built in the 4th Century by the Romans. The ruins of the palace now enclose a small town with narrow streets packed with restaurants, shops and museums.

There is a touristy souvenir market in the Diocletian Cellars (“substruction” shops).

My kids had fun in Peristil Square. They got to meet actors dressed as ancient Romans and even hold their swords!
You can also see them perform there, but only during certain times of day.

Make sure to save time to make a wish while rubbing the golden toe on the statue of Gregory of Nin, as is the custom here.
(Find the statue at the Northern entrance.)

Notes and Tips: Split Croatia With Kids

Be aware that driving from Dubrovnik to Split requires you to leave the EU for a few minutes. Have your passports ready for border control when you go into Bosnia / Herzegovina and make sure that your car insurance covers leaving the EU.
It takes about 3 hours to get from Dubrovnik to Split on a single lane highway.
Split is small and manageable…its a good pit stop on the way to Zadar.
Our two hour stay gave us enough time to see the city, enjoy a delicious Greek salad, pizza and (of course) gelato. We also shopped for gifts of local olive oil and lavender.