St. John's. donata

St. John's. Donata Croatia Zadar was built at the beginning of the XI century in the Gothic style on the site of an ancient Roman temple. During the XV century, it was rebuilt many times, until it acquired a modern look. Initially, the church was dedicated to St. Donat, but during the Reformation conducted by the Archbishop of Zadar, the church was named in honor of the patron of the city. The facade of the temple is decorated with images of saints. The altar wall is made in Baroque style. The church stands on a large plot of land that was bought from the city for the construction of the cathedral. The temple is a masterpiece of Gothic, it is painted with frescoes and mosaics, which are perfectly preserved to this day. The facade of the temple depicts St. Donatus, as well as figures of Saints George, Philip, Judas Maccabee and many others.

How do I get there?

You can get to Zadar from Zagreb by bus No. 15 or No. 216, as well as by train, by bus (No. 186) or by rented car. Travel time is about 4 hours. On Sundays, day excursions to the islands of Krk and Brac depart from Zadar.

Alternatively, you can take a tourist bus to reach the island or by boat to the island of Mljet.