Weapons depot

The Uskok Armory in the Klis Fortress was a warehouse for weapons and ammunition, and today it is a space where replicas of Uskok uniforms, various weapons and depictions of the fortress through different historical periods are exhibited. This armory is a reminder of the long and turbulent history of the defense of Klis, a strategic fortress that was the key to the defense of Dalmatia for centuries. The central figure of this defense was Petar Kružić, the Klis captain and prince, who led the Uskok for more than twenty years in the fight against the superior Ottoman army. Kružić was known for his perseverance and military skill, but also for the fact that he often had to seek help from European courts on his own, because there was little real support. He received most of his support from the Pope, who appreciated the courage of the Uskok and occasionally sent them aid. In 1532, while Kružić was away seeking help in Rome, the Venetians seized the opportunity and, in agreement with the Ottomans, tried to take over Klis. Some of the defenders let them into the fortress, believing them to be allies, but they soon realized that the Venetians were collaborating with the enemy. The inhabitants of Klis expelled them, and Kružić returned with an army from Senj and, together with the defenders, managed to break the siege and defeat the Ottomans. After the fall of Klis in 1537, the remaining Uskoks moved to Senj, where they continued the fight against the Ottomans and the Venetians, becoming known as the Senj Uskoks. Today, the historical unit "Kliški Uskoki" cherishes this tradition and organizes educational programs for visitors to the fortress.