Archaeological Museum of Zadar, Zadar

The Archeological Museum of Zadar is the home of more than 100,000 archeological artifacts of different types. It covers all periods from the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) up to the beginning of the 16th century. Founded in 1832, the works of the museum were originally housed in Saint Donatus Church, directly opposite its present site.

The low, modern museum building is now on the Forum Square. The first floor covers the Classical period, including Romanized Liburnians of the 1st century BC up to the Roman settlements of the 6th century AD. The collection features weapons, artifacts from the necropolis, sculptures, and a scale model of the forum.

Prehistoric exhibitions are located on the second floor. The exhibits cover ceramic items, weapons, and nautical paraphernalia brought from Greece and Italy. The ground floor encompasses the early Middle Ages in Croatia, specifically, the 8th to the 11th centuries. There are items from the graves of Nin and ecclesiastical stone furniture.

The museum displays themes of Roman life in Lader (ancient Zadar). It also covers areas of Northern Dalmatia. There are sculptures of Caesar, Octavian, and Tiberius. Included in the collection are several inscriptions and paintings.

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Sight Name: Archaeological Museum of Zadar
Sight Location: Zadar, Croatia (See walking tours in Zadar)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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