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Aarron
Pula, Croatia131 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Its a lovely place its in the centre of Zadar old town so massive history behind the forum. It has loads of old ruins, we were lucky as we managed to get alot of photos and got experiences which you normally have to pay for.
It does get very very busy so make sure you plan around when you want photos we managed to get photos in the evening and the day.
During the evening they do loads of events like mini events which are alot of fun and can see the history behind the forum.
Definitely a must see if you are in Zadar. But your more then likely going to come across it everyday.
It does get very very busy so make sure you plan around when you want photos we managed to get photos in the evening and the day.
During the evening they do loads of events like mini events which are alot of fun and can see the history behind the forum.
Definitely a must see if you are in Zadar. But your more then likely going to come across it everyday.
Written August 3, 2020
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Ivan Mercadante Boscardin
Sao Paulo, SP7,477 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The main square of the ancient Roman city of Jadera was built between the 1st century BC and 3rd century AD. The Forum, 90m long and 45m wide, was limited on three sides by porticos with marble columns. In the current square are the foundations of public buildings, including a meeting hall, part of the original paving, several tavernae (rectangular trading areas) and a monumental pillar, used in the Middle Ages as a 'pillar of shame' (Stup srama or Pillar of shame).
Written June 4, 2024
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claudie62
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France1,474 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
The forum is a set of small pieces of columns that gives an idea of the place in Roman times. On the other hand, it is bordered by the round church of St-Donnat, symbol of the city, by the cathedral and the sea. The 2 main streets unfortunately have many low maintenance buildings which spoils their charm.
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Written September 2, 2024
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BharathiMani
Bengaluru, India4,449 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
The town of Zadar is very quant and it's wonderful to spend a few hours walking around the town and taking in the sights. What I really liked about the forum is that it's not cordoned off and is a part of the town. So you can walk very close and imagine a different era. Unfortunately most of the forum was destroyed by an earth quake however a couple of columns still stand. There is one to which miscreants were tied to as a punishment.
Written April 21, 2022
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Anoushka Vladek
Dublin, Ireland54 contributions
May 2023
Zadar's Forum is the heart of old Zadar, antique Roman centre from which all the rest developed. Walking between these thousands years old pillars and foundations of buildings, one feels like being transported in time - teleported. Should be visited in the sunset!
Written May 1, 2023
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Travelhampster
Middletown, CT88 contributions
Jun 2023
We spent a late afternoon letting our small children run and play with other children in The Forum. In the evening, it turns into an outdoor hangout spot, much like an Italian piazza.
Come relax and watch visitors and locals mingle amongst the ruins.
Come relax and watch visitors and locals mingle amongst the ruins.
Written June 28, 2023
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Jordi Subirana LladĂł
Sant Vicenc de Castellet, Spain9,369 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Located opposite the church of St. Louis. Donatus, the heart of Zadar, can walk through this Roman-era square. It was built from the first century BC. until the third century AD. C. and its size is 45 by 90 meters.
A short walk from the seafront is the elegant Roman Forum of Zadar. Built between the 1st century BC. and the third century AD. C., is one of the oldest and most important monuments in Zadar.
A short walk from the seafront is the elegant Roman Forum of Zadar. Built between the 1st century BC. and the third century AD. C., is one of the oldest and most important monuments in Zadar.
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Written August 24, 2024
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Temer2
Horley, UK1,015 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
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Zadar is a lovely and interesting place to walk around. There is nice architecture and ruins to look at and we were told they run events during the evening in the summer. Allowing an hour to walk around would be plenty of time.
Zadar is a lovely and interesting place to walk around. There is nice architecture and ruins to look at and we were told they run events during the evening in the summer. Allowing an hour to walk around would be plenty of time.
Written January 24, 2021
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2extreme4U
Karlsruhe55,389 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
The Forum in the old town of Zadar is a historical square from the Roman period. At that time, the Capitol and a temple were located here, among other things. The Church of St. Donatus was built on the foundations of the Forum. There is also a 14-meter-high Corinthian column on the Forum, which used to serve as a pillory.
Written January 27, 2024
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dese2
Auburn, NY3,497 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
I was so glad to see these remains of the Roman Forum. I have seen Roman ruins across Europe but never have I gotten this close. Here you can walk between the stones and even sit on them.
I didn't really see any signs that gave meaning to the area, so I just enjoyed it.
There is no cost to wander about.
I didn't really see any signs that gave meaning to the area, so I just enjoyed it.
There is no cost to wander about.
Written November 28, 2023
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How long does it take to travel by bus from Venice to Trieste, Croatia? And if you know how much?
Written May 28, 2018
Trieste is a city in Italy, not Croatia :) By bus it shouldn't take more than a hour by bus. Maybe even less.
Written August 1, 2018
We are traveling from Korcula to Vis, between May 27 -29, we have reservations of Vis the 29th. I thoughtI could travel directly from Hvar to Vis, but it doesn't seem so. Should I be booking our ferry/cateraman tickets right now via Split?
Written May 18, 2017
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