City Gate

City Gate

The old City Gate is a remnant of a time when Zadar was a heavily fortified city under the control of the Venetians. There are many parts of the fortifications that date back to Roman times but this main gate was built in the 16th century. It’s well preserved with many sculptures, including a traditional winged lion of St Mark.
Five Wells Square

Five Wells Square

Split and Dalmatian Coast

Before 1838, Zadar used to get all of its water from five large wells constructed in 1574. You can visit the site of the former moat, now a pretty square, where they stand. There’s also the old ‘Captain’s...

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Outdoor cafés and bars

Outdoor cafés and bars

Split and Dalmatian Coast

As soon as the air warms up, the people of Zadar take the fun outside – hence the plethora of outdoor cafés and bars. You could try one of the many venues in the Old Town, like cool hangout Ledana, or the...

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St Simeon's Chest

St Simeon's Chest

Split and Dalmatian Coast

The outside of this church is pretty, but it’s the inside that will make you gawk, with its magnificent sarcophagus of St Simeon – a masterpiece of polished gold and silver decoration. The middle shows the...

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