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Friday, 24 February 2012 00:00 |
 Zadar is capital of Dalmatia for centuries with a rich heritage of world importance visible at every step. St Donatus’ Church from the 9th century is the most famous medieval basilica and landmark of the city. Visit the cathedral dedicated to St Anastasia – a magnificent three-nave basilica built during the 12th and 13th centuries in Romanesque-style. Admire the mighty fortification walls. The Land gate – once the main entrance into the city, was built according to a layout of Venetian architect Michele anmicheli in 1543, whilst the Sea Gate is an arch dating from Roman times. Up until the 16th century there was a deep moat in front of the Captain’s Tower and City Wall. When the danger of Turkish attack became obvious a defensive dyke was built in its place.
A long-term siege forced the defenders to plan and make large amounts of fresh water available. Using the existing moat they built a large cistern with five wellheads. Today known as Five Wells Square it is one of the town’s most icturesque areas.Displayed in the Benedictine Convent of St Mary admire the treasures that are to a great extent the works of locally known and unknown masters or closely connected with Zadar. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 24 February 2012 19:55 |
Zadar is capital of Dalmatia for centuries with a rich heritage of world importance visible at every step. St Donatus’ Church from the 9th century is the most famous medieval basilica and landmark of the city. Visit the cathedral dedicated to St Anastasia – a magnificent three-nave basilica built during the 12th and 13th centuries in Romanesque-style. Admire the mighty fortification walls. The Land gate – once the main entrance into the city, was built according to a layout of Venetian architect Michele anmicheli in 1543, whilst the Sea Gate is an arch dating from Roman times. Up until the 16th century there was a deep moat in front of the Captain’s Tower and City Wall. When the danger of Turkish attack became obvious a defensive dyke was built in its place.
A long-term siege forced the defenders to plan and make large amounts of fresh water available. Using the existing moat they built a large cistern with five wellheads. Today known as Five Wells Square it is one of the town’s most icturesque areas.Displayed in the Benedictine Convent of St Mary admire the treasures that are to a great extent the works of locally known and unknown masters or closely connected with Zadar.