Near the Split there is the small village of Klis speckled with vineyards and olive groves. At the center of this hillside village is a medieval fortress built into a rocky ridge giving visitors an incredible birdseye view of the entire Split “metropolitan” area, Adriatic Sea and surrounding islands. The Fortress of Klis (Tvrđava Klis) has a history of more than 2000 years, beginning with the Illyrian tribe that used it as a stronghold before it was taken by the Romans. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the site became a seat for several Croatian kings. Later, it was pivotal in defending the Balkans against the seige of the Mongols, then the Ottomans. This fortress became more popular last few years as an obligatory "Game of Thrones Tour" stop. #map_gang #klisfortress #klis #klisvillage #split #dalmatia #croatia #hrvatska #gameofthrones #meereen #iamatraveler #travelmania #wonderlustcroatia #happytogether