Church of St. Donatus
was built in early medieval ages (IX c.) in Byzantium style and is the most famous building and the symbol of Zadar. The church is located on the central square, a former Forum Romanum, and its unusual circular form gives her exquisite acoustic characteristics so it is often used for musical programmes.
Cathedral of St. Anastasia
dominates the square of the same name with its Romanesque facade with a domineering Gothic rosace, while its belfry rises above the whole old city core and gives a unique view on the town and islands. The three nave cathedral was built in two stages, in the 12th and 13th century. As is typical for this kind of church architecture the central nave is three times broader from the aisles from which it is separated by stone columns.
Forum
from the 1.c. BC. stretches from the St. Donatus church almost to the sea. It shapes the main town square and gives it character with its ancient roman monuments and Corinth columns.
Church of St. Chrysogonus
is a three nave basilica built in Romanesque style, richly decorated with semicircular apses.
Church of St. Mary
f the Benedictine monastery was built in the 11th century in Renaissance style. The church hides a tomb of the abbess Vekenga who at the beginning of the 12th century started building the capital aisle and a monumental belfry. Also, after visiting the church, within the walls of the monastery you can also see a permanent exhibition of church art called “Gold and silver of Zadar”.
Church of St. Simon
with its Gothic elements from the 14th century and Baroque details from the 16th century protects a silver chest of St. Simon from the year 1380. The chest was made for the saint's relics by the Hungarian-croatian queen Elizabeth.
Town walls
are mostly from the 16th century and are surrounding the old town core towards mainland and sea. The most picturesque part is on the southern side in the little harbor Fose with the monumental Mainland gates from the year 1543., a work of Michael Sanmicheli. The other, Sea Gates are in the vicinity of the St. Chrysogonus church.
Museum of archeology
was established in the year 1832. and contains exhibits from Roman times as well as prehistoric archaeological material.
Riva
(waterfront) stretches through the outer side of the peninsula. As a city gathering spot it is always lively and crowded and thus inviting for a stroll by the sea with a unique view on the Zadar channel and the nearby Ugljan island.
The sea organ
while walking down the waterfront towards the top of the peninsula your attention will be drawn by a confusing sound of the organs. Following the plan of the architect Nikola Basic pipes of different length and gradient have been embedded through 50 meters of Zadar's waterfront. They were designed to make an organ sound depending on waves and tides and are located underneath stone steps that dive into the sea.
Greeting to the sun
is another contemporary attraction, located on the waterfront next to the Sea organs. It is work of the same architect Basic and is a light installation that turns on with every sunset and makes an effective light show.