Avanzato position

You are at Posto Avanzato, the easternmost and most exposed part of the Klis Fortress – a place that, with its name, “advanced guard”, clearly revealed its military purpose. Here, on the windswept edge of the fortress, the guards had to be quick, alert and ready, because this very position was the first line of defense against enemies coming from the mainland, from the east. Unlike the representative towers and gates, Posto Avanzato was not built to impress – its architecture is simple and strictly functional. In its current form, it dates back to the 18th century, when the Venetians modernized the fortress and adapted it to the development of artillery and firearms. Due to its L-shape, this position was also known as “Tenaglie” – “pincers”, because it literally encompassed and protected the first and second entrances to the fortress. From this place, the view encompasses the entire eastern approach to Klis, and in the distance Solin and Split are clearly visible. It is no coincidence that Klis was called the “key to Dalmatia” – whoever held this fortress controlled the entire coastline and the main roads to the interior. Throughout history, three great powers met and clashed here: the Ottoman Empire, the Venetian Republic and the Habsburg Monarchy. Centuries later, Posto Avanzato took on a new role – it became the backdrop for the world-famous series Game of Thrones. Its stone walls and dramatic location served as the perfect backdrop for the city of Meereen.