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Church and Monastery of St Michael

The Church and Monastery of St Michael is in a possession of a collection of artefacts, the most valuable of which are the painting of Our Lady of Snow, dating back to the beginning of the 17^th century, Saint Lucy by an unknown painter, the Last Supper, and the Flagellation of Christ, all three from the 16^th century.

Zadar Seafront - Riva

The Zadar seafront called Riva, is a place of meeting, gathering and happenings, as well as a place for pleasant strolls with the view over the Ugljan and Pašman islands, and the endless open sea to the northwest. It is embellished by magnificent palm trees, ancient holm oaks and other lush vegetation.

Zadar Sphinx

The stories about the Zadar Sphinx, and the treasure buried under it, were the inspiration for numerous fantasies by generations of Zadar citizens.

Church of St Andrew and St Peter the Elder

The Church of St Andrew and St Peter the Elder in Zadar is an example of a double church, located near the city market, and functioning as two connected little churches. The southern side wall and the apse of the Church of St Andrew date back to the 5^th century, while the Church of St Peter was built on the spot of former Roman buildings.

Church and Monastery of St Mary

The Monastery of St Mary in Zadar was founded by the Zadar noblewoman Čika in 1066, by her mother, the sister of the Croatian king Peter Krešimir IV, and the big three-nave Church of St Mary was built in 1091 in the Pre-Romanesque style.

Zadar City Walls - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Zadar is one of those European historical cities whose identity is related to the UNESCO World Heritage. Its city walls were impenetrable and they were defending the city from conquerors for centuries, offering a secure shelter for its citizens. Today, the walls make for a beloved promenade for travellers from all over the world.

Historic District of Varoš

If Kalelarga has been the most important Zadar street and bloodstream of the city since antiquity, the historic district of Varoš is a symbol of a new Zadar. Its narrow streets are imbued with a life atmosphere that radiates comfort and moves slowly through the morning. Scenes of everyday ritual meetings and socializing, endless chit-chat (ćakula) and feasts take place in Varoš. Varoš is an exhibition space of a living city.

Church of St Donat

The Church of St Donat in Zadar has long been desacralized, meaning no liturgies are held here, and from the end of the 19^th century until 1954 it housed the Zadar Archaeological Museum. As St Donat has exceptional acoustic characteristics, it has been the venue for Renaissance music festivals for decades.

Churches

When the legendary traveller, Jason, founded Zadar with his Argonauts, according to a Zadar poet, it just might be that the original ground stone built in its foundation was a sanctuary. On a small space, during a long period, churches have been built one upon the other older, as evidence of continuity of the spiritual life of its citizens.

Church of St Elias the Prophet

The Church of St Elias the Prophet in Zadar is located on the Roman Capitoline. It was constructed in the 16^th century on the spot of the Medieval catholic church of the same name. It was adapted in the 18^th century in Late-Baroque style, and it preserves a rich collection of icons dating back from the 16^th to the 18^th century.

Stomorica Church

The floor plan of the Stomorica Church in Zadar resembles a key, and according to tradition, it symbolizes St Peter's keys. Today only the base of that hexafoil Pre-Romanesque church, which was once dedicated to St Ursula, is preserved.

Church of St Chrysogonus

The Romanesque Church of St Chrysogonus got its name after one of the patron saints of Zadar, and it was consecrated by Zadar bishop Lampridius in 1175. It was built on the site of the Roman emporium and the Church of St Anthony the Hermit from the 6^th century.