Historic sites in Zadar

Roman Heritage and Historic Sites

This collection spans Roman antiquity to 19th-century maritime history across Zadar and the islands of Silba and Olib. Key sites include the Roman Forum’s 'pillar of shame' and the pre-Romanesque trefoil foundations of Stomorica. On Silba, the hexagonal Toreta tower and late Roman sarcophagi in Pocukmarak bay highlight the island’s unique heritage. The list also features several historic churches, such as the 11th-century Crkva svetog Lovre, offering a comprehensive look at the region’s architectural evolution.

Roman Heritage and Historic Sites — Map

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Crkva svetog Lovre

11th-century Romanesque church integrated into a palace complex. It is one of Zadar's best-preserved early medieval structures.

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B

Stomorica

Foundations of an 11th-century pre-Romanesque church. It is distinguished by its rare trefoil (three-leaf) ground plan.

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C

Rimska kolona

A monolithic Roman column in the Forum that served as a 'pillar of shame' for public punishment during the Middle Ages.

D

crkva svetog Ivana Krstitelja

A Roman Catholic church on Silba island, representing the local religious architecture and regional heritage.

E

Toreta

A 19th-century hexagonal tower with an external spiral staircase, built by Captain Petar Marinić as a lookout point.

F

Kapetanska kuća Marinić

Historic residence of a sea captain on Silba, reflecting the island's maritime wealth during the 19th century.

G

crkva Gospe od Karmela

A 17th-century church on Silba island, built during a period of significant maritime prosperity.

H

Remains of a dock with stone sarcophagi

Late Roman archaeological site in Pocukmarak bay featuring a stone dock and sarcophagi from the 5th or 6th century.

I

Kampanel

A traditional stone bell tower serving as a landmark in the center of Silba.

J

Kaštel

Ruins of a defensive fortification on Silba, once used to protect the island from maritime threats.

K

Crkva svetog Jakova

Roman Catholic church on the island of Olib, reflecting the island's traditional religious architecture.

L

župna crkva Pohođenja Blažene Djevice Marije

The primary parish church on the island of Olib, serving as a central religious site for the community.

M

Sv. Martina

A small medieval church located in the Petrčane area north of Zadar.

N

Sv. Petra apostola

Roman Catholic church in Petrčane, featuring traditional stone construction typical of the Zadar coastline.

O

crkva rođenja Blažene Djevice Marije

A place of worship on Silba island dedicated to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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