Nights of Diocletian - top manifestation of Croatia!

On the last weekend in August, Split will once again look like it did almost two thousand years ago.

From August 27-30 are maintained Stories of Diocletian 2026., an event that year after year confirms how cultural heritage can be experienced in a completely different way – through story, participation, and emotion.

Roman emperors, legionaries, Empress Prisca, citizens and thousands of domestic and foreign visitors will meet at the Peristyle, while Diocletian's Palace, one of the best-preserved monuments of Roman architecture in the world and a protected site, will be UNESCO-a, to once again become the greatest stage of the ancient world.

The Diocletian Stories take place right where the Roman Emperor Diocletian lived more than 1700 years ago. Diocletian's Palace shapes the identity of Split. Over four days, its squares, passages and cobblestone streets will once again become a stage where history, theatre, education and contemporary life will intertwine.

One of the most anticipated moments of this year's program will be Pompa Imperialis, the ceremonial arrival of the emperor among the people. After several years, the Peristyle will once again be filled with dozens of costumed participants who will reenact the arrival of Diocletian in the heart of his palace. The impressive scenery and authentic costumes will take visitors bac k to the time when Split was one of the most important imperial residences of the Roman Empire. Evening program Priska Vivit, program Pass(word)… shall I!?, program I – The Emperor Diocles, Harpastum -  a dynamic program that connects sports, entertainment and cultural heritage and attracts audiences of all generations. The event will conclude with the interactive program Sapere aude – Dare to Know!, which invites citizens and visitors to explore the stories hidden within the stone walls of Diocletian's Palace, together with the emperor and Roman soldiers.

If you thought history was just for watching, The Stories of Diocletian will prove you wrong. Here you become part of the story....Enter the story!