The governor's apartment

Nearby is the Duke's House, also known as the Providur's Apartment. We are located on a rocky hill on the northern side of the weapons depot. Here, where this building now stands, in the past, rulers, captains, Turkish commanders, and later Venetian providurs settled. This irregularly shaped building dates back to the Roman period, although its current appearance dates back to the Middle Ages. Over the years, the building has undergone several significant transformations. During Venetian rule, it was renovated in the mid-17th century, when it became the Providur's Apartment. At that time, it had an elongated shape, with a ground floor and an upper floor, and the roof was covered with tiles. The observation tower on the west side of the building served to monitor the surrounding area. In the 18th century, the building was renovated again, and Venetian engineers removed the elevated western part of the facade. Although changes occurred over time, the building retained its importance as an administrative and military-historical center. On the west facade, you can still see the rectangular entrance, above which there were four symmetrically arranged windows. Throughout history, the Governor's Apartment served various functions, and during the French rule it was also an administrative center. Later, under the rule of the Austrians, the building was thoroughly renovated. The conceived architectural plans included a semicircular arched entrance, and on its facade there is a plaque with an inscription from 1919. Unfortunately, during and after World War II, the Governor's Apartment deteriorated significantly, and the roof and structure collapsed. However, at the beginning of the 21st century, the building underwent a complete renovation. Today, the ground floor houses an exhibition depicting the history of Klis, and above the new west facade rises a tower with an external staircase leading to the terrace.