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Almost entirely surrounded by the warm waters of the Adriatic, Zadar may not be large, but it will charm you with its character. A thoroughly cosmopolitan space, the city is full of extraordinary architecture and offers some of the best sailing around Zadar's archipelago and along the western coast of the Dalmatia region.

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Facts

Population:	71,258
Currency:	On January 1st 2023, Euro replaced Croatian kuna as the country's official currency.
Emergency Numbers:	Common European Emergency Telephone Number: 112
Newspapers:	Zadarski list: https://zadarskilist.novilist.hr/ Jutarnji list: www.jutarnji.hr/tag/Zadar
Website:	www.zadar.travel/en www.zadar.hr
Opening Hours:	Larger shops and most banks in Zadar are generally open from 8am through 7pm or 8pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 2pm on Saturdays. Some smaller shops close at lunchtime and reopen again around 5pm. On Sundays most shops and banks are closed, but all shopping centres and hypermarkets are open.
Tourist Information:	Zadar Tourist Board Tourist Information Centre Ulica Jurja Barakovića 5, Zadar +385 23 316 166 info@zadar.travel www.zadar.travel

Do & See

A blending of ancient time, colonial past and modern days animate the street of Zadar. Roman ruins, medieval churches and traces of the Venetian dominion are just a few steps away from modern installations celebrating the most acclaimed sunsets of the city. Top quality museums and lively squares complete the offer of this characteristic Dalmatian town.

Church of St Donatus

The Church of St Donatus is considered by many the symbol of Zadar. This majestic circular building is one of the finest examples of Byzantine style in the whole country. Nowadays it's no longer used as a church but as a venue for cultural and musical events. The ground floor houses a permanent exhibition of the medieval collection. The first floor is dedicated to the permanent exhibition of the ancient collection. The second floor shows off the permanent exhibition of the prehistoric collection.

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Cathedral of St Anastasia

This Romanesque Cathedral was built in the 12th century on the plan of a former Christian basilica and it's the biggest one in the Dalmatian region. Behind the ornamented facade, remains of frescoes and a carved choir decorate the interiors of the church. From the top of the bell tower visitors can enjoy views of the old town below.

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The Roman Forum

Commissioned by emperor Augustus in the 1st century, the Roman Forum (today known as Zeleni trg) was the heart of public life during the empire and it's nowadays the most genuine image of the city's ancient appearance. Remains of the original pavement, stairs and two monumental columns of the Roman square are among the most well-preserved ruins of the sight.

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Sea Organ

This series of broad white steps descending into the sea are one of the most unique landmarks in Zadar. Designed by the local architect Nikola Bašić, the Sea Organ consists of underwater resonant chambers carved in the steps which allow the organ to play chiming notes when the water flows into them.

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Museum of Ancient Glass

An outstanding collection of glass items, many of them hailing from the Roman settlements around the region and the local Roman necropolis. Glass-blowing and bead making demonstrations are available every day.

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People’s Square

Since its origin in the Medieval times, Narodni Trg (People’s Square) has been the core of Zadar's public life. The City Guard, built in 1562, commands the western side of the square, topped by a 19th-century clock tower. Nearby, St Lawrence church is the oldest preserved building of the town, while the Loggia on the opposite side is now a venue for exhibitions.

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Do & See

Church of St Donatus

Cathedral of St Anastasia

The Roman Forum

Sea Organ

Museum of Ancient Glass

People’s Square