Church of St Donatus

St Donatus is the round church that defines the Zadar skyline, begun in the ninth century directly on the Roman forum and built partly from its rubble: column d…St Donatus is the round church that defines the Zadar skyline, begun in the ninth century directly on the Roman forum and built partly from its rubble: column drums and inscribed blocks are visible in the base of the walls. It has not been used for worship for two centuries and is administered by the Archaeological Museum across the square.

The interior is bare stone and startlingly tall, which is why it is used for concerts of early music in summer. The ticket is bought at the door in season.