Klis Fortress, Dalmatia, Croatia

4SiberianEmo 5:00 PM Feb 10, 2022

Klis Fortress--a side trip from Split
I am not a fan of G of T, but an enthusiast for the medieval fortresses, castles & citadels (for which the Croatian Coast is rather abundant). The fortress is situated roughly a 30 minute bus ride away from the center of Split. Klis Fortress was used in defense of Split against the Ottomans and was held by the Ottomans in 16th-17th centuries. If you want to explore the fortress, allow yourself 2-3 hours. The best way to reach Klis would be by Bus #22 from the HNK bus stop (across from Croatian National Theater). Tickets can be purchased from the booth at the bus stop itself. The highlights are views of Split, the sea and the surrounding countryside. Another interesting attraction is a church inside the fort. It was converted from the mosque when Venetians recaptured Klis Fortress from the Ottomans. The interior still retains the vestiges of Ottoman/Islamic influence. There is also a museum inside the fortress dedicated to its history. If you go in the summer months, expect the weather to be a lot hotter than in Split, since Klis is inland. Bring a lot of water and don't spare sun screen (with exception of the structures of the fort, there is not too much shade). If you have a limited time in Split, not a fan of G of T, or don't care for old forts, you can probably skip it. If you have a choice between Klis vs. Roman ruins at Solin, I would go with Solin. The whole G of T gives it a bit of a gimmicky vibe. Trip to Klis was still an amazing side-trip from Split and I do not regret visiting it.

3faeimmmario 5:00 PM Sep 26, 2021

In the footsteps of Daenerys Targaryen
The village of Klis is home to an imposing medieval fortress, perched high in the mountain pass of Kozjak and Mosor overlooking the city of Split. It was the seat of many Croatian kings and served as part of Split’s defense against the Ottoman invasion during the 16th century. The Klis fortress was under attack for 20 years in the wars between the Venetians and the Ottomans. Established under the ancient Illyrians, developed by the Romans, strengthened by the Venetians, tested by the Ottomans, and most recently, a set for the Game of Thrones (season 4 filmed in 2013). When Daenerys Targaryen reaches Meereen with her army, people from Meereen looked down on her from the high walls of Klis fortress. Daenerys later seized the city, freed the slaves and punished the rulers by nailing them to crosses for all to see.