Zadar Overview

Zadar is a city in Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. It is the centre of Zadar county and the wider northern Dalmatian region.
Zadar gained its urban structure in Roman times; during the time of Emperors Julius Caesar and Augustus, the town was fortified and the city walls with towers and gates were built. On the western side of the town were the forum, the basilica and the temple, while outside the town were the amphitheatre and cemeteries. During the Middle Ages, Zadar had fully gained its urban aspect, which has been maintained until today. In the 16th century, Venice fortified the town with a new system of defensive walls on the side facing land. In the first half of the 16th century, architectural building in the Renaissance style was continued.
Since World War II the city has developed as a strong economic and tourist centre.

Zadar Guide - Fast Facts

   
Country: Croatia
Location: West
Country Code: +385
Population: 82,000
Language: Croatian
Currency: Kuna (HRK)
Time Zone: GMT+1
Train Station: Zadar Station
Tourism: Zadar Tourism

Transportation in Zadar

By Car Zadar is well connected to the Croation motorway network. It is 300km from Trieste and 270km from Zagreb.

By Train Zadar is connected by railway line to Zagreb and the rest of Europe via a line to Knin.

By Ferry Ferries connect Zadar with Ancona in Italy.

Must See

  • St. Stosija's Cathedral
  • The Forum
  • Monastery of St. Francis
  • Fortification Walls
  • Permanent Ecclesiastic Art Exhibition

Zadar Attractions

St. Stosija's Cathedral from the 13th century is one of the most beautiful samples of Romanesque architecture in Croatia, with floor mosaics dating from the 5th century. The Forum from the 1st century at the time of Emperor Augustus is the largest explored Forum on the eastern side of the Adriatic. The Monastery of St. Francis is the oldest gothic styled church in Dalmatia. The fortification walls with a first rate renaissance Land Gate date from the 16th century. The Permanent Ecclesiastic Art exhibition is where the main exhibits on display. Such as relics and pictures from the churches of Zadar and the surrounding area.

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