Split in Opcina Split, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe

The Iron Gate Palace

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

1. The Iron Gate Palace Marker

Captions: (left) Heads from the period of Antiquity built into the courtyard of the palace (left: portrait of one of the Dioscuri, right: Tetrarch Maximianus); (right) Tile with inscription "Per be d(e) fer" (Catalan, "Good fortune attend") above the lunette of the main portal (translation and interpretation from the Catalonian by Arturo Zaragoza Catalan)

Inscription. Only the English text (right) has been transcribed. To view the Croatian text (left), click on the marker image to enlarge and display it.

The remains of this Late Gothic palace of the mid-15th century, which suffered numerous remodellings, (sic) are ascribed to the workshop of George of Dalmatia. Of the one-time grand palace, the portal on the first floor and the half-column with capital of the courtyard loggia still remain. In the northern wall of the courtyard, two antique heads of the period of the Tetrarchs have been built in; they probably once belonged to the statues that adorned the Iron Gate of Diocletian's Palace. The elevation looking onto the square (Pjaca) is in the Renaissance style, rebuilt in the 19th century. Since 1999, the Split Literary Circle has occupied the palace.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.

Location. 43° 30.519′ N, 16° 26.374′ E. Marker is in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska (Split-Dalmatia), in Opcina Split. Marker is on Bajamontijeva Ulica close to Ispod Ure. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bajamontijeva Ulica 2, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska 21000, Croatia. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church of Our Lady of the Bell Tower and the municipal clock (here, next to this marker); The Ciprianis-Benedetti Palace

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Jupiter Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Hramovi (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cambi Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Karepić Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Augubio Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grisogono Palace (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Split.

More about this marker. This marker is on the grounds of Diocletian's Palace. Only foot traffic is allowed or possible.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

2. The Iron Gate Palace Marker

The marker is on the left above the diners

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

3. The Iron Gate Palace Marker

The marker is on the right wall.

The Iron Gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

4. The Iron Gate

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.