Knightly games Tilting at the Ring and Sinjska Alka are an integral part of the intangible cultural heritage of Croatia. They represent an extremely important resource in cultural and sports tourism. Due to their authenticity, uniqueness, and long tradition, they have become an integral part of the Croatian tourist offer in recent years. It is believed that both knightly games originated from knightly competitions that were held in the Middle Ages throughout the Venetian cities in Istria and Dalmatia. In the beginning, knightly tournaments were used to practice war skills, while later they were organized for entertainment and leisure purposes. As Feudalism slowly began to disappear, knightly tournaments were held less and less until they disappeared completely. Today, knightly games have been renewed and reorganized in the form of events that contribute to the promotion of the destination's tradition, originality and the development of cultural tourism. Tilting at the Ring, which is held in Barban, was mentioned in historical sources for the first time in 1696. It was organized on the Christian holiday Pentecost to attract larger number of visitors. Three more races were held after this one. The last race that was recorded in historical sources took place in June 1703, after which every written trace of this competition in Barban was lost. Thanks to the efforts of historian Klen and other activists from Barban, this knightly competition was held again in 1976 after more than 200 years. Since then, Tilting at the Ring has been held continuously every year on the third weekend in August. Apart from Barban, a similar knightly competition is held in Sinj. As in Titling at the Ring, Sinjska Alka also includes equestrians called alkari, who ride horses in full gallop and head for the target (alka or prstenac in Croatian) with their spear. Sinjska alka was held for the first time in 1715 in commemoration of the famous victory of the people of Sinj over the Turks. Since then, it has been organized almost continuously every year, on the first Sunday in August. UNESCO recognized the value of this game and included it into the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010. Although these two knightly games have several differences, what makes them similar is that both have become part of the cultural identities of the places where they are held. They are also very important for the local culture and the development of tourism and the economy.