Kastilac, Kaštel Gomilica, Croatia

Kaštilac was a fortress of a Benedictine Monastery. Kaštilac is the only castle of seven castles in Kaštela. King Zvonimir of Croatia of the Svetoslavić branch of the House of Trpimirović, had donated to a Benedictine from Split possession in the Kaštela field (Kaštelansko polje) in 1078. In the 12th century Benedictine built a church of St. Cosmas and Damian in the Romanesque Architecture style.

Due to the Turkish threat, Benedictine nuns completed the construction of a fortified settlement Kaštilac on the islet of Gomilica in 1545. Entrance to the castle is protected by high tower over the stone bridge with arches. Kaštilac is 40 metres away from the shore, connected with the stone bridge, which was made only of stone. Fortress has square floor plan and in the past, at the entrance was located drawbridge. After the fortress was completed, within the fortification walls arrived inhabitants of the Upper and Lower Kozica, after the Turks had devastated their former villages. In the 17th century the tower lost its defensive function.

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Zoran Jovanovic (6 months ago)
Visually beautiful and historically interesting small castle-fortress built by Benedictine abbesses in the 16th century. They say some scenes from Game of Thrones were filmed here but I can't remember which. There is nothing special in and around the fortress, neither shops nor souvenirs. 10 minutes of walking, a few photos and that's it.

Chris C (Chris) (7 months ago)
Well worth a visit if you are taking a walk through the Kastela villages. This area was used for part of the movie set when filming Game of Thrones. Local people still live in homes inside the fortress. The fortress and surrounding area is very beautiful. I walked from Kastel Luksic, stopped here then continued up to the Kastela Marina. I then took a NextBike hire bike back to save time. They have bikes available in each village and you simply need to install an app on your phone.

Przemysław Jarosz (7 months ago)
Nice site to see if you’re around already. I wouldn’t go there specifically to see it, though.

Valts Čibals (11 months ago)
Stumbled upon it by chance. A very nice surprise, it seems that people are living there, so be respectful.

Zeglar “Zeg” Fergus (13 months ago)
We enjoyed all of the Kastela Coast. Very interesting historical harbours, castels and villages. Many have been retained as historic monuments.

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