starigrad fortress above omis resort |
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Starigrad Fortress is a 15th-century fortress located near Omis in Split-Dalmatia county. The fortress or Fortica was built during the Croatianââ¬âOttoman wars as a primary defence against the Ottoman Empire. The precipitous fortification is sited on a 262 m ridge above the town Omis. In the event of attack, its purpose was to provide refuge for local people and be a stronghold where they could retreat to and resist the Turks. Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe. |
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