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At the foot of the magnificent fortress, just 10 km away from Split, lays Klis, a fusion of Mediterranean and continental Dalmatia, which precisely to this specific geographic position owes a rich and eventful past. Its name means the key, and for centuries it has opened the doors of Dalmatia. If you get bored of lying on the beach, go to Klis, a paradise of lovers of cultural tourism, history, local food and recreation. Take a trip back in time following the traces of old Dalmatians, visiting forts and fortified settlements on the hills: Žižina Glavica, Gradina in Kosa, Ozrina, Markezina greda, etc. Look at the reliefs of Silvanus, Roman deity of shepherds, carved into the rock of the hill, and the medieval inscriptions of Croatian rulers who have chosen Klis for their coronation city and the cradle of Croatian statehood. Feel the exhilaration of the view from the fortress of Klis, which is located between Mosor and Kozjak, and magnificently rises 330 m above sea level. From its walls it offers a marvelous view of the islands and the surrounding area, and the entire Split can be seen as on the palm of a hand. The locals will tell you of its most glorious days, when the Uskoks, militarily organized group of Catholic refugees from the area under Turkish occupation, and the captain of the fortress Petar Kružić, bravely defended it for 25 years against Turkish attacks. “The Papal City”, as sultan Suleiman the Magnificent called Klis, in 1537 falls into Turkish hands. During the World War II, the fortress for the last time serves for military purposes, and nowadays is a real tourist gem. Freshen up your soul with a unique view, and body with gastronomic delicacies and sports activities in the pristine nature – sea, rivers, mountains, forests and rocks surrounding the place. Ancient Klis households and taverns offer well-known lamb, wines, brandies, cheeses and prosciutto dried in a strong Klis bora.
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