Peristyle, Diocletian's Palace, Split, Croatia

Peristyle, or monumental central courtyard, with entrance to imperial apartments, in Diocletian's Palace, built late 3rd century AD as palace, fortress and military garrison for Roman emperor Diocletian, in the evening, in Split, Croatia. Split was founded as a Greek colony in 3rd century BC, was the seat of Roman emperor Diocletian from 305 AD and was later ruled by Byzantines, Venetians and Dalmatians. The historic centre of Split is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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