Solin: Birthplace of Emperor Diocletian
Solin, Croatia is a town located in the northeast region of the Adriatic Sea. It is most famous for being Emperor Diocletian’s birthplace. Aside from this, Solin also played a crucial role during medieval time as one of the country’s political centers. Nowadays, this town is often visited for its numerous archaeological sites – of which the most famous is the UNESCO-registered Diocletian Palace.
Best Time to Visit
Solin hosts three major festivals every November, namely, the International Festival of Tourism, International Tourfilm Festival, and the International Golden Flower Award. To avoid the crowd and to experience fair-weather traveling conditions, it is best to book tours and Solin accommodations during the months of September and October.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Among the well-preserved ruins in Solin is Porta Caesarea, a 1st-century city gate on the eastern side of the town that still have portions of aqueduct and ancient wheels in place. Another archeological site just outside of the city is the Salona Ruins. This park features an amphitheater and old stone tables where visitors can have picnics. For accommodation needs, Atrium Hotel offers convenient access to the Diocletian Palace. It also provides luxurious amenities to its guests, such as full-service spa, saunas, indoor pools, and hot tubs. For a more budget-friendly lodging, visitors can opt to make their reservation at Hotel Dujam, which offers basic amenities and local cuisines at its in-house restaurants.