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Don't miss the history. Don't miss the nature. Don't miss the experience. Don't miss Klis! Why is Klis the throne of Croatian history ? In live!

It is frequently called „The Key od Dalmatia“ because of the giant reef which has been an barrier between the northern and the southern parts of Croatia. The history of Klis begins with the arrival of the Ilirs on these areas in 2000 B.C. The fort of Klis was mentioned for the first time in the year 614, when the Avars broke in and destroyed Salona. With the arrival of Croatians to these areas, Kl

is has been declared the capital of the region of Klis at that time. In the declaration of count Trpimir from 852 Klis is mentioned as a royal property of the Trpimirović dinasty. In the 16th century it gained a special importance in the time of captain and count Petar Kružić who resisted the attacks of the Turkish army along with the Kliški uskoci. Kružić died on the 12th of March 1537 under the blade of Turkey, who's soldiers took his decapitated head to Klis an affirmation that Klis had fallen. In memoriam of that tragic moment, there exists a special historical army unit called Kliški uskoci that give honor to their honorable captain. The great potential and the appearance of the fort of Klis have intruiged the producers of the world megapopular series „Game of Thrones“. Hence, they chose Klis as a location of filming many imporant scenes there. Over 14 million people have witnessed what kind of importance Klis plays in the series, and so can You! The fort of Klis is proudly guarded by the historical army unit of Kliški uskoci which by their sole existence and activities enrich the national cultural and historical heritage. In terms of tourism, a special place holds the Uskočki boj and the fair of old craftwork which is held in the summer time. Uskočki boj is a reconstruction of the historical battle between the Uskoci and the Turkish army. In this historical battle, more than 250 participants participate every year, members of the 24th historical unit from all parts of Croatia and groups from Slovenia, Slovakia and Hungary. In the time of reacting the Uskočki boj, a medieval fair is being held, where handcrafted items and souvenirs, authentic meals and drinks, and a knight fencing tournament as well as other important activities are being presented.

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Project developed by few young students during secondary school education in Tourism and Catering School Split, in order to improve practical knowledge and make step forward in education. The main idea was to answer the question “How motivate person to visit Klis?”. Project was fully financed by Ministry of tourism through the Public invitation to vocational schools for promotion and strengthening the competences of structural purchases for tourism in 2015 and supported by Klis Municipality including Business incubator Klis. Guided by mentor Miranda Matković, dipl, oec. and personal ambition, we reached our goal. Today, D0n’t Miss Klis main purpose is to support Klis local community and serve as information point to everyone who share similar love and ambition.