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Castles near Split
7 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
The closest landmark is also the most famous: Diocletian's Palace, ranked #40 of 3,708 worldwide, 1 km south-west of the city centre.
The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Croatia (5), Bosnia and Herzegovina (2).
Within 25 km of Split
- Diocletian's Palace
1 km south-west · Palace & château · #40 worldwide
Diocletian's Palace is an ancient Roman palace and fortress complex in Split, Croatia.
- Klis Fortress
9 km north-east · Fortress · #374 worldwide
The Klis Fortress is a medieval fortress situated above the village of Klis, near Split, Croatia.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- St. Nicholas Fortress
53 km north-west · Fortress
St. Nicholas Fortress is a fortress located at the entrance to St. Anthony Channel, near the town of Šibenik in central Dalmatia, Croatia.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Knin Fortress
62 km north · Fortress
Knin Fortress is located near the tallest mountain in Croatia, Dinara, and near the source of the river Krka.
- Glamoč Fortress
67 km north-east · Fortress
Glamoč fortress is a medieval fortress located on the north slopes of Staretina mountain above the town of Glamoč.
- Sokograd Fortress
98 km north-east · Fortress
Sokograd is a medieval fortress with a castle town in the Pliva river valley in Šipovo municipality, Republika Srpska entity of Bosnia and…
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1663.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Split?
The Castlemap atlas maps 7 landmarks (1 castle · 5 fortresses · 1 palace & château) within 100 km of the centre of Split, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Split?
Diocletian's Palace, a palace 1 km south-west of the city centre.
Nearby city guides: Banja Luka (153 km) · Sarajevo (163 km) · Tuzla (212 km) · Rijeka (258 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.