Klis

If you are a person who loves to travel, you would already know that Croatia is one of the best countries to visit for a vacation. Well, it is not easy to visit the entire country on a single vacation, as it would take quite a lot of days. However, we would suggest you visit Klis on your next trip. Klis is a town in Croatia, located on the northeast of Solin. With a population of merely 3000-4000 people, the place is not recognized highly. But the place has a lot to offer for the tourists who visit it. Let us now try to understand what makes it a perfect destination for your next trip.

The fortress of Klis: The history of the fortress of Klis can be a treat to those who are fond of history. The fortress of Klis is located above the village and has been guarding it for ages. It originated as a stronghold by the Dalmatia but later became a royal castle. Like most royal castles, the fortress of Klis seated many Croatian kings who ruled during their eras. Well, that is not it. The castle later became the fortress of Klis, the name by which it is known worldwide. This conversion from the castle to fortress actually took place during the Ottoman wars in Europe

The battles that took place: As mentioned earlier, the fortress got its name only after the ottoman wars that took place. If you are interested in knowing about wars, we would love to share some information on the same. One of the most crucial battles in Croatia was the battle of Klis. It is said that the battle took place between Venetians and the Ottomans to take control over the fortress of Klis. You must be wondering about the reason because of which everyone wanted to take control of the fortress. The primary cause was its location. It was positioned at the main entrance from the north-eastern Adriatic coast into the territory of Bosnia, which was held by Ottomans.

The place is also known as the key to Dalmatia. In fact, the town is named after a Greek word that translates for key in English. The town is located near the point where the Dalmatian coast meets the inland Dalmatia. Therefore, it is because of the location that the place is known as the key to Dalmatia.

Klis was also one of the locations used for the filming of Game of Thrones. Klis fortress was used to create the look of Mereen, as well as some other locations in Essos. You can learn more about this at a little GoT museum that is a part of the fortress.

By now, you would have understood the significance that the town and fortress hold in Croatia. If you have never been to Klis before, you must make this a part of your next trip to Croatia. Visiting the town will give you an insight into the lives of people who lived there ages ago. You will also get to learn a lot about the diverse and interesting history of the town. A stronghold that turned into a fortress that was recaptured multiple times is a place worth visiting. Even if you are not one of those who love knowing more about history, you will be amazed to see the view from the top of the fortress.