Church of St. Donatus

Church of St. Donatus (Crkva sv. Donata) was built in the 9th century by Bishop Donatus of Zadar. This circular-shaped church (rotunda) features a dome and three apses located on the eastern side. It also includes an ambulatory (a walkway surrounding the central area) and a second-floor gallery. Some parts of the church reach a height of approximately 27 meters and a width of about 22 meters. The construction utilized "recycled" materials from the Roman Forum, such as Roman stone columns, tiles, and other decorative elements. It is considered one of the oldest and most remarkable architectural landmarks in Zadar, Croatia.