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Pirate Trail
It would be difficult to find a more genuine pirate town in the Mediterranean area than Omiš
Omiš – Mostina
3.06 km
1h 30min
Medium
Its position at the end of the canyon of the River Cetina with a sheltered and safe harbour made it possible to build a secure stronghold here in medieval times with a defensive system that prevented enemy ships from entering the harbour and canyon
This is attested to by the underwater wall (Mostina) at the mouth of the River Cetina that is still visible today. Following the traces of the former town walls, we reach the Mirabela fortress (12th-13th century) that dominates the historical centre of Omiš. High on the cliffs above the canyon of the River Cetina and the town lies another fortification, the Starigrad-Fortica fortress (14th-15th century). Thanks to its position, the Fortica is definitely one of the most picturesque fortresses in the Adriatic Littoral. In memory of the town’s glorious pirate past and resistance to Venetian rule, every year on 18 August there is the Pirate Battle historical spectacle in Omiš harbour
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Omiš – Mostina
1h 30min
3.06 km
Medium
303m
Asphalt: 1.90 km
Macadam: 1.16 km
2 m
303 m
Omiš – Mostina
Fortica fortress
A thrilling journey of discovery, unforgettable activities that promise to delight all the senses.
START
43º 28’ 48.194” N / 16º 37’ 15.65” E Parish Mostina, on the right bank of the River Cetina, 100 m from its mouth; from here go along the bank and over the bridge, and then turn left
0.85 KM
on Poljički Square, there is a pillory; go along Knezova Kačića Street through the town
0.90 KM
the historical coat of arms of the town of Omiš; go via the steps through Jurja Šubića Street
1.00 KM
arrival at the Mirabela fortress; go down the stairs across Sveti Mihovil Square and continue through the eastern part of the town
1.20 KM
the eastern town gate (town walls); go back 30 m and then turn left
1.30 KM
go past the Turjun tower and then cross the street
1.40 KM
remains of the town walls in Borići Park
1.70 KM
old town cemetery
1.90 KM
beginning of the mountain trail
3.06 KM
arrival at the Fortica fortress