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The Iron Gate (Croatian: Željezna vrata, Latin: Porta ferrea), or "the Western Gate", is one of the four principal Roman gates into the stari grad (old town) of Split that was once Diocletian's Palace. Originally a military gate from which troops entered the complex, the gate is the only one to have remained in continuous use to the present day.
The Bronze Gate (Croatian: Mjedena vrata, Latin: Porta Meridionalis), or "the Southern Gate", is the smaller of the four principal Roman gates into the stari grad (old town) of Split. Built as part of Diocletian's Palace, it was originally a sea gate from which the Emperor entered the complex by boat. Today it is the main entry point from the ...
Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Split" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The Porta Orientalis ("the eastern gate") [19] is one of the four principal Roman gates into the Palace. Originally a secondary gate, it faces east towards the Roman town of Epetia, today Stobreč. [20] Probably in or around the 6th century, above the gate in the sentry corridor, a small church dedicated to St Apolinar [21] was built.
St. Martin's Church (Croatian: Crkva sv. Martina) is a Roman Catholic church in Split, Croatia.Built into a small space (an early guardhouse) within the ancient Golden Gate of Diocletian's northern wall, [2] [3] it is one of the oldest churches in the city. St. Martin's Church is one of Split's tourist attractions and is known for its fine 11th century chancel screen.
Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Split-Dalmatia County" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Golden Gate (Croatian: Zlatna vrata, Latin: Porta Aurea), or "the Northern Gate", is one of the four principal Roman gates into the stari grad (old town) of Split. Built as the main gate of Diocletian's Palace, it was elaborately decorated to mark its status. Over the course of the Middle Ages, the gate was sealed off and lost its columns ...
The Porta Orientalis was a secondary gate of Diocletian's Palace, as it was not the main gate and was located in the middle of the east wall.Made up of two parts, an outer and inner gates designed as a defensive system the architecture was less ornate and decorative that the Golden Gate located in the north wall of the palace, but still retains 2 niches, which most probably housed sculptures. [4]
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