Omiš City Museum

You are in front of the Omiš City Museum, right next to the eastern gate of the old town – a place that is almost impossible to miss. Here you can see ancient stone carvings, inscriptions dedicated to Roman emperors and the marble head of Emperor Tiberius, which clearly shows how important Omiš was even in Roman times. In the medieval part of the museum, the tombstone of Prince Miroslav Kačić from the 13th century stands out, as well as the Poljica Statutes – the rules by which people used to live in the Poljica Republic. If you are interested in how the inhabitants of Omiš used to write and what they considered important, workshops on the Glagolitic script and early Christian monuments provide an excellent introduction. The museum regularly organizes thematic exhibitions and participates in the popular Museum Night, so you can always experience something new here – it is not just silence and display cases, but a lively place of events. The museum is located right next to the Church of the Holy Spirit and the city gate, which makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the rich history of Omiš – from Roman foundations to the special self-governing tradition of Poljica. Interestingly, the Republic of Poljica had its own laws and elected its own prince every year, which was a real rarity in this part of Europe. Another interesting fact: the museum building itself is an example of neoclassical architecture, so it is worth paying attention to its details when entering. If you like museums where history is not just written on tiles, but can be experienced through interactive programs and workshops, the Omiš City Museum is a place where you will want to stay longer than you planned.