regione spalatino-dalmata

Castelli e fortezze a Spalato

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.

Castles & Fortresses — Mappa

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Diocletian's Palace

Ancient Roman palace built for Emperor Diocletian, featuring ruins, fortifications, and architectural elements from Roman, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. It is a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site and a notable filming location.

Gardomir / CC BY-SA 2.5

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Klis Fortress

The Klis Fortress is a medieval fortress situated above the village of Klis, near Split, Croatia.

Silverije / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Kamerlengo Castle

Kamerlengo Castle is a castle and fortress in Trogir, Croatia.

Kaiser87 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Tvrđava Gripe

A 17th-century Venetian fortress built to defend Split against Ottoman attacks. The star-shaped bastion system is well-preserved and currently houses the Croatian Maritime Museum and the State Archives.

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Fortress Španjola / Fortica

A 16th-century Venetian fortress overlooking Hvar town. Built on the site of an ancient Illyrian settlement, it features barracks, bastions, and a former prison.

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Prozor Fortress

Prozor Fortress is a medieval fortress situated in the continental part of Split-Dalmatia County, in inland Dalmatia, just above the town…

Dejan Balić / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Golden Gate

The main northern entrance to Diocletian's Palace, originally known as Porta Aurea. This richly decorated Roman gate was reserved for the emperor’s use and served as the start of the road toward Salona.

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Silver Gate

The eastern entrance to Diocletian's Palace, or Porta Argentea. It provided access to the palace’s main street, the Decumanus, and was significantly reconstructed after being damaged during World War II.

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Brass Gate of Diocletian's Palace

The Bronze Gate, or "the Southern Gate", is the smaller of the four principal Roman gates into the stari grad of Split.

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Northern Town Gates

Trogir's primary landward entrance, rebuilt in the 17th century in a Renaissance style. It is topped with a statue of Saint John of Trogir, the city's patron saint.