Five Wells Square

Five Wells Square

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 Tower’ that you can climb up for a good look at the neighbouring gardens of Queen Jelena Madijevka Park.
City Sentinel

City Sentinel

Split and Dalmatian Coast

Since the 1950s, this old building has been home to the Ethnographic section of the National Museum, one of the most important collections in the country. Now, the late Renaissance style construction stands...

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Sea Gate

Sea Gate

Split and Dalmatian Coast

Another city relic is the Sea Gate, or St Chrysogonus’ Gate, located just by the waterfront. It’s got some delicate sculptures that have stood the test of time – see in particular the Venetian lion and the...

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Roman Forum

Roman Forum

Split and Dalmatian Coast

All over the city, ancient Roman ruins appear in odd places. Nowhere is this more striking than the site of the old forum. It used to be the centre of religious and civic life and there are old Roman columns...

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