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Zadar

Roman stones, a round church and music from the sea.

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Zadar is a 3,000-year-old town on a peninsula, with a Roman forum and modern art by the waves.

Museums in Zadar

Look inside, then pay your admission straight to the museum.

The story of Zadar

Start at the Roman forum and the round 9th-century church of St Donatus. Visit the Museum of Ancient Glass and the Archaeological Museum, and see the gold and silver of the church treasury of St Mary's convent. At sunset, sit on the steps of the Sea Organ and watch the Greeting to the Sun light up.

  • 9th c.St Donatus is built
  • 2005the Sea Organ opens

Zadar through time

The big moments, and where to see them today.

  1. 1202Crusaders sack Zadar.See it: Archaeological Museum Zadar

What to do in Zadar

  1. 01

    Museum of Ancient Glass

    Roman glass, perfume bottles and jewellery.

    Zadar1 hour
  2. 02

    Archaeological Museum Zadar

    Zadar from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages.

    Zadar1 hour
  3. 03

    Gold and Silver of Zadar

    Church treasures kept by Benedictine nuns.

    Zadar45 minutes
Getting there

Getting to Zadar

Almost every museum is easy to reach by public transport.

Getting around Zadar

Lines and timetables change. Check the operator’s website before you travel.

On the map

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Hidden story

Maraschino from Zadar

A cherry liqueur made Zadar famous.

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For centuries Zadar's apothecaries and factories made maraschino from the small sour marasca cherry, and it was served at royal courts across Europe. The old factory building still stands across the harbour from the old town.