Sight Klis, Split
Klis Fortress
A sight in Klis, Split, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Late afternoon.
Why go
Medieval fortress above Split, used as a filming location for Game of Thrones.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Split, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Split Green Market, 8.7 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Klis
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Late afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Split, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Split Green Market
Open-air market just outside the palace's east gate for fruit, figs and local produce.
Shopping · 8.7 km straight-line - 2Cathedral of Saint Domnius
Cathedral built into Diocletian's mausoleum, with a bell tower climb.
Sight · 8.8 km straight-line - 3Diocletian's Palace
4th-century Roman palace whose walls now hold the old town's lanes, cafes and homes.
Sight · 8.8 km straight-line - 4Bokeria Kitchen & Wine
Busy market-inspired restaurant in the old town with Croatian wines.
Food · 8.8 km straight-line - 5Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar
Wine bar with a long list of Croatian bottles by the glass.
Drinks · 8.8 km straight-line - 6Bačvice Beach
Sandy city beach where locals play picigin, a shallow-water ball game.
Outdoors · 8.8 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Klis Fortress is a stop on our Dalmatian Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Split
Klis Fortress is our only sight pick in Split; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Split guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Split run from 10°C in January to 30°C in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Klis Fortress itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Split from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Split weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Klis Fortress, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Trg Mejdan 10, 21231, Klis, Croatia
- Coordinates
- 43.55965, 16.52266
- Destination
- Split, Croatia
Klis Fortress: quick answers
How much time do you need at Klis Fortress?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Klis Fortress. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Klis Fortress?
Our pick: Late afternoon.
Where is Klis Fortress?
Klis Fortress is at Trg Mejdan 10, 21231, Klis, Croatia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Klis Fortress?
Klis Fortress appears on Dalmatian Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Klis Fortress to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Split.
Plan Split
- Split travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Split weather by month
- Split to Hvar 37 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Split
- Krka National Park Outdoors
- Konoba Fetivi Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.