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Temple of Jupiter, Split

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The Temple of Jupiter, originally dedicated to the Roman god Jupiter, was built within Diocletian's Palace in the 4th century. Later converted into a Christian baptistery, it retains its original Roman entrance with a richly decorated barrel-vaulted ceiling and a doorway flanked by columns. Inside, visitors can see a statue of St. John the Baptist by Ivan Meštrović, as well as a font made from ancient stone fragments. The temple's intimate scale and well-preserved Roman architecture make it a highlight of the palace complex.

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  • The original Roman entrance with its ornate barrel-vaulted ceiling
  • The statue of St. John the Baptist by Ivan Meštrović
  • The ancient stone font carved from Roman fragments

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You can visit Temple of Jupiter, Split on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.

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