Location Šperun

You are standing at Šperun position, the easternmost part of the third defensive wall of this fortress. Here once stretched a narrow bow with a strategic view of the surrounding areas, including the Ozrna hill on Mosor and the road leading north through the gorge at the foot of the cliff. This position had a key function, as it enabled surveillance and defense from the eastern side of the fortress. Before the Venetian siege, a tall square-shaped tower stood on this site, which was of essential importance for the defense. Unfortunately, during the Venetian siege of the fortress, the tower was severely damaged and later demolished. However, in the 18th century, when the defenses were re-established, a plateau was built on this site. On its eastern side, a wall with a gate was built that allowed the cannon to be taken out, placing it on top of the bow of the position. Thus, the cannon could be used to defend the eastern part of the fortress, which was crucial in ensuring its security during sieges. Today, although the high battlements and other defensive features, such as the northern parapet, have almost completely disappeared, the low parapets and loopholes that remain are evidence of the function of this position. The keep was a protective position, and the view you can enjoy today clearly shows how important this position was to all those who guarded the fortress. One last interesting fact - for fans of the series "Game of Thrones", the keep was the backdrop for the scene of the entrance to the city of Meereen. Although most of the city walls in the series were created with computer graphics, the real walls and stone paths of the keep served as an authentic backdrop for these scenes.