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Located in central Dalmatia , in the county of Zadarska, Zadar is one of the Adriatic's most historically interesting towns with a wealth of sightseeing and exciting nightlife. Travelling to Zadar is like peeling back layers of time. (see Zadar on a map) What to SeeThis walled peninsula-town contains Roman ruins from its days as a Roman colony, the Byzantine-style St Donat church and 16th-century walls built by the Venetians after they finally subjugated the rebellious city. More on Zadar sights. See a video of Zadar's walls HistoryZadar was founded by the Romans, attacked by the Turks, ruled by the Austrians and made part of Italy until 1943 when the Germans moved in. Allied bombing destroyed much of the historic centre which was rebuilt after the war only to suffer more attacks by Yugoslav forces in 1991. Read more Zadar history. Zadar TodayIn recent years Zadar has undergone a startling revival. Cafes and bars are filled, museums and churches have been restored and tourists pour in to take boats to nearby islands such as Pag, Dugi Otok or to nearby Biograd. It also makes a good base for exploring Paklenica National Park. You can even make a (hurried) daytrip to Plitvice Lakes. Travel TipExperience Zadar at night. Make the effort. It's easy to wander from cocktails to dinner to after-dinner drinks to a nightclub. You'll be glad you did. Zadar Travel Planner
Tourist Information in ZadarThe Zadar tourist office (tel 023-316 166) is in the town centre at Mihe Klaica 5. Zadar Travel DirectoryZadar Travel News
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