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Defence Tower (Zalina Kula)

Defence Tower (Zalina Kula)

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Defence Tower (Zalina Kula)

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Location: Split-Dalmatia, Croatia

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Thomas

September 4, 2022

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The defensive tower was built by Ivan Antičić-Zale in 1668 to protect Igrane from Turkish invasion. The tower is therefore also called Zales Tower. The many "holes" in the tower were used to position weapons and to let the "bura" wind through.

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Winhold

September 9, 2021

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The tower is part of a former defense system.

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