Things to see in Split

Located inside 17th century Gripe Fortress, the museum contains a range of different artefacts from various periods, including the oldest torpedoes in the world, a collection of anchors from ancient shipwrecks, nautical equipment and model ships from ancient galleys to modern cruise liners. It also tells the story of Adriatic fishing traditions.

Linked to Diocletian's Palace by the Zeljezna Vrata (Iron Gate), this pedestrian-only space has been Split's main square since the 14th century. Locals refer to this elegant space, which is paved with white marble and fringed by open-air cafés, as Pjaca (from the Italian, piazza). The centrepiece is the 15th-century town hall with three Venetian-gothic arches.

On Peristil, the core of the cathedral is a 3rd-century octagonal mausoleum, built for Diocletian. It became a church in the 7th century, when refugees from nearby Salona dedicated it to their former bishop. Climb the majestic 60m-high (197ft) bell tower for a bird's eye view of the palace.

Possibly Split’s most bizarre attraction, but a hit with visiting tourists nonetheless, Froggyland is an eccentric collection of 507 stuffed frogs, all arranged in different day-to-day situations. Kids in particular will adore the frog-focused recreations of a blacksmiths, carpentry shop, school, circus and tailors.