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cious and elegant palace. Back in this area, you'll find the beautifully restored home of the
Ethnographic Museum
(described later, under “Sights in Split”).
• Now go back into the Peristyle and turn right, climbing the steps to the...
Cathedral of St. Dominus (Katedrala Sv. Duje)
The original octagonal structure was Diocletian's elaborate mausoleum, built in the fourth
century. But after the fall of Rome, it was converted into the town's cathedral. Construction
of the bell tower began in the 13th century and took 300 years to complete. Before you go
inside, notice the sarcophagi ringing the cathedral. In the late Middle Ages, this was prime
post-mortem real estate, since being buried closer to a cathedral improved your chances of
getting to heaven.
