Preserved frogs are arranged in miniature scenes of human life. This is a historic taxidermy collection, not a live-animal attraction.
Explore the remains of a Roman city in Solin, including an amphitheatre and early Christian basilicas.
Roman gates, courtyards and later city buildings turn the palace area into a history walk through central Split.
Split’s Archaeological Museum presents regional archaeology through collections including ancient stone monuments. Displays span museum spaces and a courtyard, making it a collection visit with more than one setting.
The Ethnographic Museum’s collections cover Dalmatian clothing, domestic objects, lace and musical instruments. This can give a family a more personal way into regional history than another long monument circuit.
Climbing the 57 m medieval bell tower inside Diocletian's Palace ends with the whole of Split, the harbour and the islands spread below.
Split's sandy, shallow town beach, a few minutes from the old town, has trampolines and slides for children, and locals keep a small ball in the air in ankle-deep water in the game called picigin.
Pine forest on the city's doorstep with stepped paths to lookouts over Split and the islands, a renovated watchtower at 148 m, and small beaches on the far side for a swim.
The palm-lined promenade along the front of Diocletian's Palace is where Split comes out in the evening, with ferries, street performers and ice cream.
A real hilltop fortress with ramparts to walk and huge views down to Split and the sea; teens may recognise it as Meereen.