Culture and sightsZadar
Archaeological Museum Zadar
Archaeological Museum Zadar stands at Trg opatice Čike 1, beside the Roman Forum and the Church of St Donatus. Its collections give the ruins outside a wider setting, following the people and cultures of northern Dalmatia across thousands of years.
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Exterior of the Archaeological Museum in Zadar beside the Roman Forum.
A closer look
The prehistoric display spans the Old Stone Age to the end of the Iron Age, with particularly rich material from the Neolithic and Iron Age. The Roman display explores ancient Zadar, known as Iader, and southern Liburnia through city planning, trade, everyday life, religion and burial. A highlight is the group of imperial statues discovered on the forum in nearby Nin.
The medieval display brings together finds from early Croatian cemeteries and carved stone church furnishings, covering the early seventh to the early twelfth century. Models and photographs of pre-Romanesque and early Romanesque churches help connect the objects with the region’s architecture. Combine the museum with a walk around the Forum to compare archaeological finds with the surviving cityscape. Check the museum’s official visitor information for current opening times, admission and access to individual displays.
Archaeological Museum Zadar
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Antiquus sushi@more
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Maguro Restaurant & Sushi bar
Maguro Restaurant & Sushi bar is a food and drink venue in Zadar.
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Stalna izložba crkvene umjetnosti (SICU)
Stalna izložba crkvene umjetnosti (SICU) is a museum or museum collection in Zadar, documented by the Museum Documentation Centre.
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Villa Ella Zadar
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