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Church of St Donatus
Symbol of Zadar
A massive round church of the 9th century, raised on the paving of Zadar’s Roman forum.
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Image courtesy of © Berthold Werner · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Image courtesy of © Berthold Werner · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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About Church of St Donatus
The great round Church of St Donatus was built in the 9th century directly on the paving of Zadar’s Roman forum, and is the best-known monument of early medieval Croatia. Its massive, cylindrical form has become the symbol of the city, and its plain stone interior has a stark, quiet grandeur. Look for the Roman fragments reused in its foundations, then step outside to wander the forum. In summer, the church’s fine acoustics make it a memorable setting for concerts, so check what is on during your stay.
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- 9th-century round church
- On the Roman forum
- Summer concerts
- Address
- Šimuna Kožičića Benje
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