Infantry barracks

The vast area inside the fortress, where the summer stage is now located, was once home to an infantry barracks. This is where most of the soldiers stayed, while smaller contingents were stationed in other parts of the fortress or in houses outside. During the Middle Ages, the fortress was ruled by powerful noble families from southern Croatia, such as the Nelipićs, Svačićs and Šubićs, who exercised power and maintained order in this strategically important area on behalf of the king. During the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries, Klis was the scene of numerous struggles for supremacy between different noble families, which further increased its military importance. At that time, the fortress was a key point of defense against Ottoman incursions, and its military garrison was constantly on standby. Today, on the site of the former barracks, there is a summer stage, which becomes the center of cultural events every summer. This stage hosts numerous plays, concerts and events, including the "Uskok Battle for Klis". This international event, which takes place every year on the last weekend of July, brings together over 300 participants from Croatia and Europe. Through a historical and theatrical spectacle, visitors have the opportunity to experience the defense of Klis from the Ottomans, returning to the Middle Ages and the era of the Uskok resistance. The event not only promotes Croatian history, but also contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage and the development of tourism in the region. It is precisely at this place, where soldiers and leaders once stayed, that visitors of all generations gather today, enjoying cultural events that connect the past and the present.