Diocletian’s Palace seeing most significant reconstruction in recent history
- by croatiaweek
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Diocletian’s Palace
Diocletian’s Palace in Split was constructed in the late third century AD for the Roman emperor Diocletian and is a popular tourist attraction in the city.
Despite being called a “palace,” it’s more akin to a large fortress. Half of the structure was dedicated to Diocletian’s personal use, while the rest housed a military garrison.
The palace, which has been a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, is about to undergo one of its most significant reconstructions in the recent history.
The Split City Museum has announced that the basements of Diocletian’s Palace are being renovated.
“We are commencing one of the most crucial reconstructions in the recent history of renovating the basements of Diocletian’s Palace. Work on cleaning and reconstructing the cross vaults in the southeastern part of the palace has begun,” states the Split City Museum.
“The reconstruction of the imperial triclinium depends on these vaults, as does the appearance and safety of the part of the city supported by these vaults,” Split City Museum concluded.
