St. Donatus Church

Name: St. Donatus Church
Address: Zadar, Croatia
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (10,839 reviews)

観光名所教会礼拝所Association Or Organization観光名所

訪問に最適な時期

Late in the afternoon when sunlight streams in through the small windows and creates a magical play of light inside the church. Combine the visit with a walk across the forum outside when the crowds are smaller.

予算のヒント

Entry costs around 20 kuna (about 30 NOK). The church is free to see from the outside, and you can enjoy the spectacular facade from the forum at any time.

おすすめ対象

Photography enthusiasts, History enthusiasts, Architecture fans, Solo explorers

訪問時間の計画

20-30 minutes

概要

クイックファクト: 聖ドナトゥス教会は9世紀に、すぐ隣のローマ時代のフォルムから採られた石を用いて建てられた。3つの後陣を持つ円形の姿と巨大な塔は、ヨーロッパ全体で最も保存状態の良いロマネスク以前の建築の一つである。

見どころ: 教会の中に立って上を見上げると、驚くべき音響に気づく。1960年代以来、この教会は世界的に有名な「聖ドナトゥスの音楽の夕べ」の会場となっており、聖歌や音楽が空間を満たし、鳥肌が立つような感覚を与える。

インサイダーヒント

Come here during the annual summer concerts in July and August for an unforgettable musical experience in the ancient space.
Make the climb up to the bell tower for panoramic views of Zadar and the coast; it is worth the narrow stairs.
Visit early in the morning to avoid the cruise ship crowds and have the peace all to yourself.
Bring your camera and lie down on the floor in the middle of the church to get the perfect symmetrical shot up toward the ceiling.