Experts' Choice Award Temple of Jupiter
6 expert reviews
“Although it's now the cathedral's baptistery, this wonderfully intact building was originally an ancient Roman temple, dedicated to the king of the gods.”
– Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"In a bid to consolidate his power, Emperor Diocletian claimed to be descended from the god Jupiter." Full review
Time Out "Once the site of Diocletian's mausoleum, and still guarded by a granite sphinx from ancient Egypt, this octagonal building was converted into a church by the refugees from Salona." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The religious edifices were built between the decumanus and the imperial apartments. On one side was a mausoleum devoted to the emperor, while on the other were the temples of Venus and..." Full review
Fodor's "Roman Emperor Diocletian constructed this temple to worship the god Jupiter. It was converted during the Middle Ages into a baptistery by Christians." Full review
Frommer's "This tiny classical temple, with its richly decorated portal and vaulted ceiling, was built in Roman times but was converted into a baptistery during the Middle Ages. " Full review
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