Virtual Museum Zadar

Zadar
Zadar was the center of a wider Liburnian area, becoming a town even before emperor Caesar Augustus promoted it to the status of Adriatic colony of
Zadar
One of the oldest descriptions of Zadar made by foreigner visiting the city is, unfortunately, related to one of the most tragic years in the long
Zadar
The Chest of St. Simeon is considered a masterpiece of medieval art and a unique monument of the goldsmith's craft of the age, not only in Croatia
Zadar
For the most of its history Zadar was connected with its surroundings precisely through the port. Communication between the city and its surroundings
Zadar
Since the middle of 20th century, the port in the center of the city is no longer able to accommodate large passenger and commercial ships. That is
Zadar
Vrulja bay, located north from of the city and port, for a long time was called Viladibora (Valle di bora) after the Bura, one of the three dominant
Zadar
For almost 20 years, the port of Zadar has been not only a port for ships, but also for hydroplanes. In the period from 1914 to 1943, Zadar was
Zadar
Throughout its entire history Zadar has been oriented towards the sea. The Eastern Adriatic coast, on which Zadar is located, provides relatively
Zadar
The broad region of Zadar, which makes up the largest part of Northern Dalmatia, is actually a natural outlet of the Pannonian continental interior
Zadar
The millennial continuity of shipbuilding on the eastern Adriatic coast is evidenced by a vessel from the wider Zadar region, Condura Croatica. In
Zadar
One of the oldest vessels that people from the area of Zadar used for sailing was most certainly Serillia Liburnica. Although the remains of these
Zadar
In the 16th century Zadar's medieval fortification system was replaced with new defense plan and new fortifications. The best Venetian military
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