Some 1,700 years on, the Emperor Diocletian would still recognise his palace – or the shell of it, at least. This vast, rectangular complex fell into disuse in the sixth century, 300 years after ...

In the fourth century AD, when the Roman emperor Diocletian retired, he built a vast residence for his golden years here in his native Dalmatia. When Rome fell, the palace was abandoned.

In this video, we explore the top attractions in Split, starting with the iconic Diocletian's Palace, an ancient Roman fortress that forms the heart of the city. Wander through the Old Town ...