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Knin, the city of Croatian Kings. Knin is located at the crossroads of important roads between the interior and the sea and because of that, Knin is known as the Gates of Dalmatia. The name City of Croatian Kings reaches out to the time when Croatian king Zvonimir ruled the Croatian kingdom from his capital Knin.
Knin has been home to Croatians since the 7th century A.D. Past inhabitants of this area built their first fortified settlement on Spas hill. Even though Croatians arrived in these parts in the 7th century, it wasn't until the 9th century that they formed a Croatian duchy (kneževina) between the rivers Zrmanja and Cetina. This early feudal Croatian duchy was the first of its kind in the Slavic south. Ninia (now Knin) was declared as the capital of the duchy.
Many Croatian dukes and kings held lands in or around Knin as witnessed by numerous archaeological evidence from medieval era. In the numerous churches built during that time, archaeologists found stone inscriptions with the names of dukes Trpimir and Mutimir and Kings Svetoslav and Držislav. In the Knin capitol one can find the first ethnic and political mention of Croatia as a state: Dvx Chroatorvm (lat. Duke of Croatia).
During the reign of Petar Krešimir IV. Knin diocese was formed and its bishop bore the title of Croatian bishop (lat. eppiscopus chroatensis) with its seat in the church of Saint Mary near Knin Kastel. Croatian bishop held many lands and was very powerful and influential. He was kings chancellor and the religious head of all Croatian Christians.
Knin's Golden Age was during the reign of king Dmitar Zvonimir (1074 - 1088). He declared Knin capital of his kingdom and is the only Croatian king to be crowned by the Pope, that is his emissary, Gebizon.
From the 12th century, when Croatia entered into state union with Hungary, Knin lost its title of the royal city but remained an important administrative and military center where kings second in command, ban, had his seat.
Flash forward to the 20th century.
In August 1990, Serbian radicals and extremists rose in armed rebellion against the Republic of Croatia and created a temporary state with Knin as its capital. In the military operation Storm (Oluja) Croatian Army, under the command of the first Croatian president Franjo Tuđman liberated Knin on August 5th 1995 and returns Knin to Croatia, dissolving the temporary state of Serbian Krajina.
The day on which Knin was liberated is celebrated as Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders (Cro: Dan pobjede i Domovinske zahvalnosti i Dan hrvatskih branitelja) and the commemoration is held in Knin every year with the presence of the heads of government.
Things to do in this hidden town are numerous. From hiking the tallest mountain in Croatia to visiting one of the oldest fortresses of the Venetians. When in Knin make sure to visit the Waterfall Krčić and Šarena Lakes.
Knin is also the home of the largest Croatian church: Church of Our Lady of the Great Croatian Baptismal Vow (in Croatian - Crkva Gospe Velikog Hrvatskog Krsnog Zavjeta). Other than being the largest, this church is also one of the most beautiful, as evidenced by the European Property Award handed in 2016 to one of the architects of this religious masterpiece, Ante Vrban.
Knin fun facts:
- The source of Krka River is near Knin
- The highest Croatian mountain, Dinara is only 15 kilometers away from Knin.
- Knin was founded and developed as a fortification on Spas hill.
- 10th century medieval fortress can be found west of Knin
- Knin fortress is located 345 meters above the sea level and 100 meters above Knin.
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Croatia: 22nd anniversary of 'Operation Storm' marked at Knin Fortress
Croatians gathered at Knin Fortress, Saturday, to mark the 22nd anniversary of the 'Operation Storm', the country's key victory in its 'War of Independence.'
A giant Croatian flag was hoisted atop the former defensive stronghold, followed by commemorating ceremony of the fallen war heroes and the minute of silence. President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic delivered a speech highlighting the role of the city's liberation in long-standing struggle of Croatians for freedom and independence. The ceremony was concluded with military parade and a flypast with aircraft rumbling side by side over attendees.
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Knin fortress, Šibenik county, Croatia
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King Dmitar Zvonimir and Queen Jelena were officially greeted us and allowed us to get to know the history from the 9th century. Knin fortress, the largest Croatian fortification monument and the second largest military fortification in Europe, has left us breathless. Enemies never had a chance against these powerful walls to reach to Dalmatia, and a sense of awe flooded us with every next step. With a view of the waterfall and spring of river Krka on the one side, and powerful Dinara mountain range on the other side, we leave you with Knin fortress. Enjoy the video! ;)
Croatia: 23nd anniversary of 'Operation Storm' marked at Knin fortress
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The Croatian flag was raised at Knin fortress during a ceremony on Sunday, marking the 23nd anniversary of the 'Operation Storm', the country's key victory in its 'War of Independence.'
It is with pride and gratitude that we recall today those glorious days which brought Croatia that long-desired freedom, which marked the end of the war, and which brought us permanent peace, said Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, addressing the crowd.
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Croatia: Victory Day celebrations held at Knin Fortress
Knin Fortress became the centre of Croatia's Victory Day celebrations, Wednesday, as thousands gathered at the site of the former defensive stronghold to mark the 20th anniversary of a key Croatian victory in its 'War of Independence.'
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A hike up to the fortress in Knin and a drive to Split
Knin Fortress
Knin Fortress (Croatian: Kninska tvrđava) is located near the tallest mountain in Croatia (Dinara) and near the source of the river Krka. It is the second largest fortress in Croatia and most significant defensive stronghold, and a historical town in the Šibenik-Knin County in the Dalmatian hinterland. The construction of the fortress started as early as 9th century, while the current state was brought up in 17th and 18th centuries. It reached its peak during the reign of Demetrius Zvonimir, King of Croatia from 1076, as it served as a political center of the Croatian Kingdom under him.
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TURISTIČKA ZAJEDNICA GRADA KNINA
KUD „KRALJ ZVONIMIR
DJEČJI FOLKLORNI ANSAMBL „ZVONČIĆI
DJECA OSNOVNIH ŠKOLA
SPORTAŠI TAEKWONDO KLUBA „KNIN (STIPE JARLONI, MATEA JELIĆ)
POLAZNICI LIKOVNIH RADIONICA KUD-a „KRALJ ZVONIMIR
DJEČJE KAZALIŠTE „PINOKIO
VITEZOVI KRALJA ZVONIMIRA
DRUŠTVO ŠPORTSKE REKREACIJE „KRETANJEM DO ZDRAVLJA
HKD „NAPREDAK
ZBOR „KNINSKE GOLUBICE
NOGOMETNI KLUB „DINARA
JAVNA VATROGASNA POSTROJBA GRADA KNINA
UDRUGA ZA TERAPIJSKO I REKREACIJSKO JAHANJE „GRABARIJE
ŠPORTSKO RIBOLOVNO DRUŠTVO „KRKA
UDRUGA „NAŠE OGNJIŠTE
EKOLOŠKA UDRUGA „KRKA KNIN
ŠKOLA SALSE „BESO
BEATBOXER MARKO BUKOROVIĆ
MAŽORETKINJE OSNOVNE ŠKOLE „DOMOVINSKE ZAHVALNOSTI
ŽENSKI RUKOMETNI KLUB „KNIN
AND MANY OTHER CITIZENS
Serbia - Croatian Flag Flies Over Knin
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The Croatian flag is now flying over Knin, following a fierce
two-day attack on Krajina by the Croatian military, the UNHCR
spokesman Christopher Gunness said Saturday (5/8). People in the Bosnian Serb stronghold of Pale are reacting to the shocking news that the Croatian forces have overrun Knin, capital of the republic of Serb
Krajina and that this symbol of Serb resistance is now in Croatian
hands. They have responded with a mixture of anger, disbelief and
sadness.
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UN spokesman Chris Gunness sot: It does appear that large parts
of the town of Knin have been taken by the Croatian army. There
are reports that there are large numbers of croatian troops there.
we have unconfirmed that there was very little defence by the
serbs of knin they are reported to have fled last night.
Q: There are reports that the croatian flag is flying over knin.
Have you any reports on this?
Gunness: Yes we have UN personnel down there who have seen that
Croatian flag flying over the castle in Knin.
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VOX pop 1: I heard that the croatian flag is on knin that knin
has fallen. I'm very thrilled very happy. After 4 years Knin is
free.
VOX pop 2: They are going to retaliate they are going to shell
some of our main towns but it doesn't matter compared to the
sacrifices of people who lived there and lost everything - their
families, it is nothing there is just a small part we can do
compared to their sacrifice. Finally I think it is the end of it
there are part of our country still occupied but we are going to
free that. I think our government has done a lot we are very
happy and glad it is over or will be in a few months.
VOX 3: i heard it and i'm very satisfied it's finally 4 years
after serb aggression i'm very happy. i think i shall celebrat e
this with my my family and friends.
VOX 4: Great, just about time, that's all you can say.
Q: are you going to celebrate?
A: celebrate? I can celebrate but there is no need for
celebration..
Q: is it finished?
A: it's very difficult to say. we believe it is finished but as
everyone knows there is a part of our country on the east side
still occupied.
ENDS
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Danilsko polje, Šibenik-Knin County
The Neolithic and Roman archaeological site, where the oldest excavations are situated, dates back to 5,300 BC.
KNIN I TVRĐAVA / MEDIEVAL FORTRESS, CROATIA
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Knin je grad u Šibensko-kninskoj županiji, ispod najviše hrvatske planine Dinare.. sa širom okolicom broji oko 15 000 stanovnika..
U 11. st bio je sjedište hrvatskog kralja Dmitra Zvonimira..
ovo je mali prikaz novosagrađene Crkve velikog hrvatskog krsnog zavjeta, kao i kninske tvrđave, koja je po nekim tvrdnjama druga po veličini očuvana srednjevjekovna tvrđava u Europi..
U sklopu kninske tvrđave nalazi se i Muzej Oluje, iz kojeg sam prenio tek par sličica...
Sam posjet tvrđavi nije problem, ispod se nalazi pristojno parkiralište, ulaz se simbolično naplaćuje.. LP
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Knin and nearby villages are interesting archeological sites from the 10th century where many remains of medieval Croatian culture are found including churches, graves, decorations....
1522. Knin fell to the Otoman empire and Croats left the town..
A century and a half later, 1688. Croats takes Knin again...
1990.- 95. Knin was capital of self-proclaimed Republic of serbian krajina... rebels killed many Croats, and burned Croats villages...
Knin Castle - Croatia 2018
Knin Castle