Adriatic Sea ~ Italian province ~ castle fortresses strategic locations

Charming gifts of the Coast

Along the Sea, medieval fortresses include the Klis Fortress near Split, Croatia, and Nehaj Fortress in Senj, both with historical significance. 

other notable fortresses

• Klis Fortress (Croatia):

  • Located on a pass between the mountains Mosor and Kozjak, it served as a major defense point against the Ottoman Empire. 

  • Its history spans over 2,000 years, from a small Illyrian stronghold to a royal castle and a large fortress during the Ottoman wars. 

  • It has been a crossroad between the Mediterranean Sea and the Balkans. 

  • Nehaj Fortress (Senj, Croatia):

    • Perched high on a hill overlooking the town of Senj and the Adriatic Sea, it is a symbol of the city's resistance against Ottoman invaders. 

    • Built in the 16th century, it served as a defensive bastion, protecting the town and resisting Ottoman invasions. 

    • It is now a museum, offering panoramic views and insights into the region's history. 

  • Grižane Castle (Croatia):

    • A ruined castle and site near Grižane in Vinodol, offering a beautiful view of the Adriatic Sea in the distance. 

    • Located on the cliff of the old medieval town of Bribir, it is part of a former medieval castle with a tower that dominates the Vinodol Valley.

  • other Adriatic Sea fortresses:

• Hercef Novi Bay:

• Castle Svevo Italy: a medieval fortress in Piazza Brancondi, Italy with historical protection on the Adriatic Sea