TEMPLE of JUPITER...Diocletian had a temple to Jupiter in the palace grounds. And, it also came as no surprise that it was eventually converted into a Christian baptistery. It was tiny. Jupiter apparently didn't merit as much attention as Diocletian's mausoleum or home complex. However, the half-barrel shaped vaulted ceiling was unique. It had a checkerboard design of stone faces and patterns. According to the guidebook, it was the best preserved example of its kind anywhere. That alone made it worth the price of admission.

MARTIN