Marjan hill, the symbol of Split is a green oasis ideal for walks, hikes, and rock climbing.
Marjan hill is located on the peninsula bearing the same name and with its highest of 3 peaks at 178m it offers a view over the entire city of Split, the surrounding towns and islands as well as nearby mountains Kozjak and Mosor. It was first mentioned in the 8th century, as citizens of the Diocletian's palace needed a place to relax, walk and enjoy nature. Therefore, some areas of Marjan were organised as parks and recreation spaces.
2-hours Split Segway Tour including Marjan Hill
Experience a convenient and efficient way to explore Split's top attractions in just a few hours with this small-group Segway tour.
Meet your guide, gear up with a helmet and safety vest, and familiarise yourself with the Segway. Once you're comfortable, embark on a journey along the scenic Riva promenade, delve into the historic Diocletian's Palace, admire notable landmarks such as the Croatian National Theatre, and ascend to Marjan Park for breathtaking panoramic views of the city.
This steep, wooded peninsula, where paths criss-cross its peak became the symbol of Split and is often refereed to as the lungs of the city - an untouched wilderness surrounded by Split and the sea. Marjan has a lot to offers its visitors - from loads and loads of stairs (you must have noticed the long toned legs of Split's female inhabitants), sweeping views, Mestrović gallery, the Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments and many more.
On the southern slopes of Marjan a botanical garden was founded in 1951. On an area of about 2 hectares numerous plants of tropical and subtropical regions were planted, while the northern part had a Mediterranean flora. The Botanical Garden was not only educational institutions, but also promoted the cultivation and care of plants. It the early 1960's it successfully collaborated with many botanical institutions worldwide. This garden functioned until the 1980s when it began to deteriorate due to neglecting it. In recent times the department of Biology at the Faculty of Science engaged in its restoration.
Next tot he science museum on Marjan there is also a small ZOO, actually the smallest ZOO you might ever see. On just 0.65 ha it is hard to adequately provide enough space for the animals. Also, lately there is more news about the state of the Zoo a well as the petitions for closing it than about the animals themselves. But, interesting to mention - the Split Zoo is known for the longevity of the animals. Their famous alligator "Spavalo" (Sleepy) lived 68 years!
Getting to Marjan hill
The easiest way to approach Marjan park is by using stairs (called Marjan Stairs) located near Riva promenade, next to the monastery and the church of St. Francis. The park is free to access 24/7.
Working Hours
10:00 - 23:00
Features
Reaching the top of Marjan hill takes ca. 30 minutes
Address & contact details
Street: Marjan
Postcode: 21000
City: Split
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