Don't have a lot of time in Croatia but still want to experience the rich cultural heritage? Here are our suggestions:

1. Walk Dubrovnik’s walls

These magnificent medieval and Renaissance ramparts curve around Dubrovnik’s old town for nearly 2km, leading you up and down stone steps and past hulking forts and defensive towers. Set aside at least 90 minutes to wander along the walls, taking in glorious views of the Adriatic, Lokrum island, and the town’s sea of terracotta rooftops while peeking into the gardens and terraces of the houses below.

✨ Planning tip: Avoid the crowds by turning up first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon.

2. Get lost in the Diocletian’s Palace in Split

It’s not often you see a Roman palace become such a fundamental and lived-in part of a city. The palace the Roman emperor Diocletian built for himself in the 2nd century CE soon fell into ruin and, by the Middle Ages, had become colonized by apartments and shops. Today, it’s the place to wander and stop for a coffee as you admire graceful columns and arches that are millennia-old.

✨ Local tip: Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage site, around 3000 people live within the Diocletian’s palace still today.

3. Visit Pula’s Roman Amphitheater

Built around the end of the 1st century BCE, Pula’s enormous Roman amphitheater – the sixth largest surviving one in the world – is remarkably well preserved. Check out the lower chambers, where instead of gladiators and caged animals, you’ll find displays harking back to Istria’s Roman-era wine-making tradition.

✨ Planning tip: If your visit falls between June and September, check out the Spectacvla Antiqva (adult/child €20/10), an evening event held at least once a week featuring gladiator fights, and Roman-style clothing, hairstyles, food, and drinks.

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