Salona
The capital of Roman Dalmatia preserves an amphitheatre, gates, baths, basilicas, cemeteries, walls, and extensive urban foundations.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Country
- Croatia
- Region
- Split-Dalmatia County
- Civilisation
- Roman
- Period
- 1st century BCE–7th century CE
Through time
The story
Salona was an ancient city and the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia near Split, in Croatia. It was one of the largest cities of the late Roman Empire with approximately 60,000 inhabitants. It was the last residence of the final Western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos and acted as the de facto capital of the Western Roman Empire during the years 476–480. Salona was founded in the third century BC and was mostly destroyed during the invasions of the Avars and Slavs in the seventh century AD.
Despite this, there remain many Roman characteristics, including walls, a forum, a theatre, an amphitheatre, public baths and an aqueduct.
Adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What you will see
- Amphitheatre
- Porta Caesarea
- Manastirine basilica
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
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