Things To Do in Salona
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Salona Attractions
Salona is navigable on foot only. You should wear sturdy shoes to tramp around the overgrown fields and gravel paths, and take plenty of water: Except for the arbor near the entrance, there is no shade. The main entrance, Caesarea Gate, stands close to the historic house Tusculum, the former home of Rev. Frane Bulić, responsible for excavating Salona in the late 1800s. Although the gate is no longer a full arch, you can still see the remains of the octagonal towers that stood to each side of it, attesting to its size and importance.
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Caesarea Gate
The Caesarea Gate is a good example of imperial Roman architecture. It lies just past Tusculum in an area where the foundations of two basilicas have been unearthed. The gate's arches are no longer discernible, but you can still make out the octagonal shape of the two towers that… - Historic Site
Manastirine Necropolis
The ancients forbade the burial of bodies within the town walls of Solana. From the 4th century onwards, Christian martyrs from Salona and Split, including Salona bishop (and later saint) Domnius, were buried here. Like many Christian burial sites from this period, Manastirine later… - Historic Site
Salona Amphitheater
At the easternmost part of the site, a 20-minute walk from the Tusculum entrance, this is one of Salona’s most impressive monuments. Dating back to the 2nd century, you can clearly make out the circular plan of the amphitheater, built above chambers that are still hidden below. The… - Historic Site
Tusculum
The former home of Rev. Bulić, Tusculum was built in 1898, set in a lovely garden which incorporates several ancient columns and stonework found on the site. Today it is a museum dedicated to Rev. Bulić where visitors can see his personal belongings, photographs documenting his work,…
