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St. Donatus Church
Beste tijd om te bezoeken
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.
Budgettips
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.
Aanbevolen voor
Photography enthusiasts, History enthusiasts, Architecture fans, Solo explorers
Plan je bezoek
20-30 minutes
Over
Korte feiten: St. Donatus Church was built in the 9th century using stone from the Roman forum right next to it. Its circular shape with three apses and massive tower make it one of the best-preserved examples of pre-Romanesque architecture in all of Europe.
Hoogtepunten: When you stand inside the church and look up, you notice the incredible acoustics. Since the 1960s, the church has hosted the world-famous "Musical Evenings in St. Donatus," where brass music fills the room in a way that makes the hairs on your arms stand up.
Insidertips
- 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.
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Na reizen naar meer dan 30 landen, is er één ding dat ik graag vanaf dag één had willen weten, en dat heeft mijn ervaring met nieuwe steden compleet veranderd.
Gratis wandeltochten. Ja, echt gratis. Geen creditcard nodig. Geen addertje onder het gras.
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Ik heb deze in tientallen steden gedaan en ze waren het hoogtepunt van bijna elke reis. Als je Zadar, Croatia bezoekt, doe dit dan op je eerste dag. Je zult me later dankbaar zijn.
