As the oldest remains of human life on the territory of Marjan set out prehistory remains on the hill Bambina glavica, on the southern slope of the hill. From Roman times to meet a variety of names related to Marjan such as Marulianus, Marnanus, and Mons Kyrielson toward religious processions which were performed on him.

Find traces of the Romans and the Roman map (in the form of so-called. Peutingeriana Tabula), which is marked, even before the construction of Diocletian’s Palace, on Cape Marjan temple of Diana, goddess of hunting, and the way of settlements Spalatum to it. This testifies that the Marjan time was forested, probably covered with deciduous oak forest. Already in the Middle Ages (IV century) found in Split on the prohibition of the charter for cutting wood, and the first guard of Marjan, which shows the concern the then government for the protection of this area. Hermit life in Split was developed already in the Middle Ages. Chancel sv.Cirijaka bound in tradition for sv.Jeronim figure, which was reportedly lived alone.

In the later era of Venetian administration of Split, especially in the time of the Turkish wars, is not carried out more stringent oversight Marjan deciduous forest, and she, as a result of cruel cutting completely disappears. The end of 19th Marjan century began to systematically get wood and he takes on an entirely different look. Today is Marjan Forest Park, which also offers a variety of options: from a holiday in the quiet and shade of thick pine forests to the cultural, historical, touristic and recreational-sports facilities.