Here are a few ways to do exactly that.

Meštrović – A Coastal Gem for Art and Architecture Enthusiasts

Start with the Meštrović Gallery , located on the slopes of Marjan, the green heart of the city, where art meets sweeping Adriatic views. Just steps from the sea, you’ll also find Meštrović’s Crikvine – Kaštilac , a serene exhibition space where the artist once presented a powerful cycle of reliefs depicting the life of Christ.
Now newly reopened after renovation , the gallery hosts the exhibition “Meštrović’s House in Split – A Space of Life and Art” (open until October 9), offering a rare and intimate insight into the life and vision of Ivan Meštrović. Set within his striking seaside villa, the exhibition brings together sculpture, architecture, personal objects and multimedia, recreating the atmosphere of his home and creative world.
Don’t miss: The dialogue between indoor sculptures and the surrounding Mediterranean landscape.
Insider tip: Take time to explore the garden – it’s an essential part of the experience, not just a backdrop.

Game of Thrones - Where Fantasy Meets Fierce History

You’ve seen it on screen as Meereen or the streets of Braavos, but Split’s 'Game of Thrones' locations are far more epic in reality.
The Dragon’s Dungeon:  Deep within the 1,700 year old  Diocletian’s Cellars, where Daenerys kept her dragons, you aren't just standing on a film set you’re walking through the world’s best-preserved Roman palace substructures.
The Fortress of Klis:  Perched on a cliff above Split, this stronghold doubled as the city of Meereen. While you won't find dragons there today, you will find the site of legendary battles where ' Uskoks ' (local guerrilla fighters) held off the Ottoman Empire for decades.
Inside Tip:  Visit Klis at sunset. The view of Split and the Adriatic islands is the real 'Iron Throne' experience."

Unesco Intangible Heritage – Living Traditions

In Split, tradition is something you experience, not just observe.
Klapa singing, a UNESCO-listed a cappella tradition can often be heard spontaneously in the Vestibule or along the old town streets, filling the stone spaces with harmony.
Just a short drive inland, the Sinjska Alka takes every year in August, and this year it will be held from August 7 to 9. , commemorating a historic 1715 victory over the Ottomans. This centuries-old equestrian competition sees riders (Alkari) galloping at full speed, aiming their lances at a small iron ring a powerful symbol of honour, skill and identity that has remained unchanged for over 300 years.
The Mediterranean diet , also UNESCO-protected, completes the picture not just through food, but through a culture of sharing, slowing down and enjoying the moment, Split is a perfect city for that.
Don’t miss: The final run of the Alka competition.
Insider tip: Arrive earl, the whole town fills up fast and the atmosphere builds throughout the day.

Split Summer Festival – Culture Under the Stars

From July 14 to August 14, the Split Summer Festival transforms historic locations into performance venues, with the Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace as its most iconic stage. Opera, ballet, theatre and concerts unfold under the stars, blending classical repertoire with a unique historical setting. Even outside official venues, the whole city feels like an open stage during this period, with music and rehearsals often spilling into streets and squares.
The programme opens with Verdi’s “Don Carlo” at the Peristyle, the festival’s central premiere. It continues with Verdi’s “Nabucco” , confirming the tradition of large-scale opera evenings in heritage spaces. Zajc’s “Nikola Šubić Zrinski ” moves this year to a new open-air location on Marjan Hill , while Gotovac’s “Ero s onoga svijeta ” is performed both in Split and in Vrlika, extending the festival beyond the city itself.
The ballet programme includes “ Giselle ”, alongside guest performances of “ Hamlet ”, staged in the atmospheric Diocletian’s Cellars, where the Roman underground becomes part of the stage setting.
Don’t miss: An opera performance at the Peristyle.
Insider tip : No ticket? Sit nearby, the sound carries beautifully through the square.

A must-experience: where music, technology, and imagination collide

This May, Toni Starešinić brings his visionary project Eksterminator ’81 to the iconic Hrvatski dom Split and it’s anything but a typical concert. Think of it as a deep dive into a living, breathing soundscape where analog soul meets digital futures.
On May 23 , step into a performance that blurs the line between human instinct and machine precision. Rooted in contemporary jazz yet constantly pushing outward, Eksterminator ’81 fuses electronics, groove, and experimental textures into something fluid, immersive, and impossible to pin down.
Inspired by the visionary worlds of Enki Bilal, the concept explores transformation and hybrid existence a mind evolving beyond its limits, reflected in music that shifts between organic warmth and futuristic edge.