Historical Unit "Kliški uskoci" is a mobile monument of national cultural and historical heritage,
which together with Klis Fortress, one of the most important and architecturally most beautiful fortifications in Croatia,
keeps in memory history of glorious times when Klis bled to defend Croatia and the whole Europe.
Historical spectacle "Uskok Battle for Klis" is an international event organized by Historical Unit "Kliški uskoci". The two-day spectacle of historical re-enactment, involving over 300 members of historical units and knights from all over Croatia and Europe, brings visitors back to the Middle Ages and the era of Klis defence from the Ottoman Empire.
A reception by members of Historical Unit "Kliški uskoci" in vivid historic uniforms and with authentic weapons. Tour of historical landmarks within Klis Fortress (Church of St. Vitus, uskok armoury, proveditor's residence) accompanied by uskok guides. An attraction of uskoks' performance of swordplay, shooting from firelocks, archery.
Kliški uskoci participate in various film projects of domestic and foreign production. They are stuntmen and actors in scenes of sword fighting, shooting from rifles and cannons, archery, assault and defence of forts and ships and in other scenes of life, struggle, glory and tragedy. The most significant work was on Game of Thrones, The Age of Uskoks, Alka.
Latin title Antemurale Christianitatis (eng. bastion of Christianity) was given to Croatia by Pope Leo X in 1519.
"We have been stopping this force (Ottoman Empire) for seventeen years wasting our bodies, lives and all of our goods, and like a tower and a bastion of Christianity we daily defend Christian countries, as much as it is humanly possible." Croatian nobility, April 10, 1494
Kliški uskoci mark anniversary of Petar Kružić's death, captain and knez of Klis, on March 12 every year by formal parade from the centre of Rijeka to Trsat, where Kružić is buried.
Days of Uskoks in Split are held every year in February. It is a remembrance of the event (1537) when Uskoks, after the fall of Klis, brought with them a picture of Virgin Mary and stored it in Shrine of Our Lady of Uskoks in Split, where it still is today.
In an effort to revive heraldic practice and theory in local and wider social contexts, after decades of neglect and mostly unfavorable historical circumstances during the 20th century, "School of heraldry" has been occasionally held in Klis since 2016.
Every year in July, Senj returns to the 16th century, the most remarkable time in the history of Senj. This is when the fortress Nehaj was built and when Senj Uskoks, by whom Senj is best-known, lived their most glorious moments.
On October 8th, Historical Unit "Kliški uskoci" and Students of History Association "Toma Arhiđakon" organize "Crown of Croatian Rulers", a manifestation to mark two important events in Croatian history - anniversary of Queen Jelena's death (976) and crowning of King Zvonimir (1075).
Historical unit "Kliški uskoci" is an honorary unit of Croatian Navy. Kliški uskoci traditionally participate in the celebration of Croatian Navy Day on September 18th. On that day in 887, Croatian sailors, led by Duke Branimir, gloriously defeated Venetian navy in the Battle of Makarska.
Historical Unit "Kliški uskoci" traditionally participates in commemorations for suffering and tragedies of Croats throughout history. Kliški uskoci also take part in ceremonies on national holidays and other celebrations.
Karl von Habsburg, head of former Imperial Austrian and Croatian-Hungarian royal house handed a memorial medal and a letter of appreciation to Kliški uskoci on July 16, 2011.
By decision of Master Assembly on the 36th regular session held on February 4, 2009, Historical Unit "Kliški uskoci" was chosen for contributor of "Brethren of the Croatian Dragon".
Trg Mejdan 7, 21231 Klis, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Croatia
info@kliskiuskoci.hr
+385 99 3130932
Mile Barić, president of the association
