Imotski - the central settlement in the wide Imotska Krajina, important cross-roads and small picturesque town near the fertile Imotsko Field. Historians have found that Imotski existed in the times of Ilirians and Romans, and it is first mentioned by the Byzantine Emperor Constantin Porfirogent in the 10^th century.
The prehistoric mounds and Roman graves have been found in the vicinity. In the medieval historical sources it was mentioned as important fortress. On the hill above the town there are the ruins of the old fortress.

THE TOPANA TOWER

Above the city, on the sheer rocks of the Blue lake, there is an old Croatian tower - Topana, first mentioned in the 9^th century, in the times of Croatian sovereigns. Under its wings, a small church, dedicated to the Lady of Angels, was built, as gratitude for help to the people of the area in the battle (and victory) against the Ottoman conquerors in April 1717. The Lady of Angles has been honored as patroness of Imotski and Imotski region so far.

According to the tradition, during Turkish domination in 17^th century, the grievous Hasanaginica was buried at the bottom of Topana. As it is world known, Hasanaginica is an anthologies ballad, composed by an unknown poet.

Any visitor to Imotski should not miss the valuable monastery museum and library, which is situated in the city core in Saint Frane church. The Franciscan monastery has an archaeological collection of finds from the town and surroundings.