Gradina

Solin, Croatia

Among the remains of the Solin buildings, of particular interest is the complex known as Gradina (Hill-Fort), next to the very river and the Roman town’s eastern walls. A church of an unusual ground plan, built over the Roman époque remains, is today situated within a medieval fortress. This was built, according to some authors, by the Split archbishop Ugolino de Mala Branca (1349-1388) to protect the people of Split from the people of Klis. Today, it is in a fortress built during the Venetian-Turkish wars, in the 16th century.

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Ulica kralja Zvonimira bb, Solin, Croatia

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Founded: 14th century
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Croatia

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4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Axella Ray (3 years ago)
I really enjoyed going back in time and seeing this archeology

Saša Miočić (3 years ago)
Great place for a concert!

Basak Akyol (3 years ago)
If you want to travel hundreds of years ago, you should definitely visit this archeology excursion area.

fabjan Nincevic (4 years ago)
Nice place to see historic walls of old salona, but not so much other stuff to do

Tony Marasović (4 years ago)
Recently renovated with new stage and seats. Looks very nice ???

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