In history, Knin first mentioned by the Byzantine Emperor Constantine Porphyrogenitus 950th in his work "De administrando Imperio" (Empire Management) as the center of the parish of the cloth. City of Knin during the Middle Ages the seat is already ninth century Croatian Prince, 11 century Croatian king, and of 12 century Croatian ban.
A small town in northern Dalmatia, at the source of the river Krka intersection of the road and rail routes between the Adriatic and the Croatian mainland. Due to its favorable transportation position is often referred to as the Key to Croatian or Dalmatian gate.

A long and glorious past of the city witnessed Burnum - Roman military camp near Knin and well preserved Knin fortress, the symbol of the city, which was defended by a number of enemies. And indeed that Knin had a glorious past, is confirmed by the fact that the principal seat of Croatian kings who were so easily able to rule the rest of Dalmatia and Croatian.

In the near Knin, Pakovo village located Etnoland Dalmati where you can learn about the customs and architecture of the Dalmatian hinterland gastronomslu most famous delicacy - smoked ham. Traffic tourist areas increases this advantage and proximity to national parks (Krka, Kornati, Paklenica and Plitvice) and Velebit Nature Park and bird sanctuary Vrana.