Castles and forts in Split

Castles & Fortresses

This selection highlights the military evolution of Central Dalmatia, from the massive 4th-century Roman walls of Diocletian’s Palace to the medieval hilltop strongholds of Klis and Prozor. The list includes Venetian coastal defenses like Trogir’s Kamerlengo Castle and Hvar’s 16th-century Fortica, alongside specialized structures like the 17th-century Gripe Fortress. These sites showcase a blend of Roman, Renaissance, and Baroque fortification styles designed to protect the region from Ottoman and maritime threats.