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Knin rose to prominence twice in history, as the capital of both the medieval Kingdom of Croatia and briefly of the self-proclaimed Republic of Serbian Krajina within the newly independent Republic of Croatia for the duration of Croatian War of Independence from 1991 to 1995.
Knin, situated in the hinterlands of Dalmatia, Croatia, is a city steeped in history and natural beauty. Known primarily for its imposing fortress, Knin has played a pivotal role in the region’s history and offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and picturesque landscapes.
The city has one of the largest fortification in Dalmatia, (The largest I have seen down here), during the last decade large parts of it has been completely restored. For the entrance of 20 Kuna you can visit not only the fortress but also the museum inside the fortress.
The Municipality Assembly of Knin established the Heritage Museum of the Knin Area on 9th October 1969. The Museum was entered into the register of institutions of the County Business Court in Split.
The construction of the fortress started in the 9th century, in the period of the Early Croatian Republic, and some Croatian kings held their capital intermittently in Knin, whereas King Dmitar Zvonimir even held the permanent one.
As the most powerful fortified town in Dalmatia, the most prominent seat of Croatian kings and the excellent viewpoint that openly reveals entire Dalmatia, Knin has had considerable importance for all Croatian people, plainly seen in several grand nicknames like "The Royal Town", "The Key to Croatia" or "The Gate to Dalmatia", e.g.
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May 31, 2023 · The oldest part of Knin Fortress is the upper section, Knin castle (Kaštel Knin). Knin castle was built in the 9th century. It was the seat of the old Croatian state and its kings.
