Tilurium

The Tilurium fortress stands on Saint Peter hill above the Cetina River gorge, offering control over central Dalmatian territory and ancient trade routes.

The Roman Legion VII Claudia established Tilurium as a military stronghold in the first century, maintaining control until their departure to Moesia around 60 AD.

The Archaeological Collection at the Franciscan Monastery in Sinj displays numerous artifacts, including tombstones of Roman legionnaires discovered at Tilurium.

The archaeological site near Trilj remains partially visible through defensive structures incorporated into current farm buildings at coordinates 43.6114, 16.7157.

The Archaeological Museum in Split houses a fragment of a first-century Roman triumphal monument depicting Delmatian prisoners at the base of a tropaeum.

GPS coordinates: 43.61140,16.71570

Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:08