Explore
From this vantage point, the Mirabela fortress commanded a 360° view of every approach to Omiš — the Cetina canyon to the east, the open Adriatic to the south, the town below to the west, and the mountain defenses to the north.
Click the bronze markers scattered across the panorama to learn about each landmark. Drag to explore. Zoom for detail.
Mirabela (also called Peovica) was built in the 13th century as the primary defensive stronghold of Omiš pirates. From here, lookouts could spot approaching Venetian galleys from miles away and signal the fleet to scramble. The fortress was never successfully taken by force.
This panorama was captured at 7070×3535 resolution using professional 360° equipment. The equirectangular image covers a full 360°×180° sphere. Five informational hotspots annotate key features visible from the fortress walls.