Temple of Jupiter, Split

The Temple of Jupiter is a Roman shrine within Diocletian's Palace featuring a barrel-vaulted stone ceiling. The interior displays decorated doorways and wall surfaces carved with images of gods and mythological figures.

The shrine was built between 295 and 305 AD as part of the imperial palace complex. By the 6th century, it was converted into a Christian baptistery, fundamentally changing its religious purpose.

The temple displays a blend of Roman and later Christian elements that show how the space evolved over time. For Split's residents, this building represents a connection to their layered religious and artistic past.

The entrance is located in the western section of the palace near the Peristyle square, easily accessible on foot. An entrance fee applies, and the space is generally open to visitors during daytime hours.

A black granite sphinx from Egypt stands at the entrance, a remnant from the era of Roman expansion. Inside, a baptismal font made from pieces of an 11th-century altar screen shows how early medieval craftspeople repurposed Roman-era materials.