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- St. Donatus Church. This early-Byzantine church was built all the way back in the year 800 and remains in a near-perfect state of preservation. Over time St. Donatus tall, rounded outline has become a symbol and a source of pride for Zadar, the first building you’ll see on postcards.
- Roman Forum. Zadar’s is the largest Roman forum east of the Adriatic. It was established by Emperor Augustus at the turn of the first century according to two inscriptions found at the excavation site when the forum was rediscovered in 1930.
- City Walls and Gates. Zadar has the distinction of never falling to the Ottomans and this is down to the formidable defence system that the Venetians constructed in the 1500s.
- St. Mary’s Church. On the eastern edge of Zadar’ forum is St Mary’s, belonging to a Benedictine Monastery founded in the 11th century. The building took damage in the Second World War, but was completely restored and today contains one of the city’s most prized exhibits.
Zadar (US: / ˈ z ɑː d ɑːr / ZAH-dar, Croatian: ⓘ), historically known as Zara (from Venetian and Italian, pronounced; see also other names), is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia. It is situated on the Adriatic Sea, at the northwestern part of Ravni Kotari region.
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- Sun Salutation. Another wacky and wonderful creation by Nikola Bašić (the local architect who designed the nearby Sea Organ), this 22m-wide circle set into the pavement…
- Sea Organ. Zadar’s incredible Sea Organ, designed by local architect Nikola Bašić, is unique. Set within the perforated stone stairs that descend into the sea is a…
- Roman Forum. One of the most intriguing things about Zadar is the way Roman ruins seem to sprout randomly from the city's streets. Nowhere is this more evident than at…
- St Donatus' Church. Dating from the beginning of the 9th century, this unusual circular Byzantine-style church was named after the bishop who commissioned it.
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Jul 16, 2023 · Zadar is a coastal city with a rich history, a picturesque Old Town, and a lively waterfront. Explore the Roman Forum, the Sea Organ, the Greeting to the Sun, and more attractions that will captivate you with their beauty and charm.
Nov 15, 2018 · Zadar is a seaside city on the Adriatic with a Unesco-protected Old Town, Roman ruins, sunsets and a sea organ. Explore its historic and natural attractions, such as the seventh largest island of Dugi Otok, the salt lake Mir and the canyons of Paklenica National Park. Enjoy its bustling nightlife and local cuisine.
