Sea Gate, Zadar
The Sea Gate, also known as St Chrysogonus' Gate, is a historic archway located in Zadar, Croatia. It is situated between the ferry port and market and was built in 1573 to commemorate the victory of the Christian fleet over the Turks at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. The gate is named after the nearby church of St Chrysogonus and features the Venetian lion and part of a Roman triumphal arch.
The Sea Gate is a popular tourist attraction, as it serves as a significant reminder of Zadar's rich cultural heritage. Visitors can admire the intricate details of the gate's design, which include an inscription commemorating the Battle of Lepanto. The gate faces the port and serves as a gateway to the city's historic center.
The Sea Gate is a popular tourist attraction, as it serves as a significant reminder of Zadar's rich cultural heritage. Visitors can admire the intricate details of the gate's design, which include an inscription commemorating the Battle of Lepanto. The gate faces the port and serves as a gateway to the city's historic center.
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Sight Name: Sea Gate
Sight Location: Zadar, Croatia (See walking tours in Zadar)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Zadar, Croatia (See walking tours in Zadar)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Zadar, Croatia
Create Your Own Walk in Zadar
Creating your own self-guided walk in Zadar is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Zadar Introduction Walking Tour
Ancient Zadar presides over a spacious harbor from a rocky promontory once separated from the mainland by a deep moat. In 59 BC, it was decreed a municipality by none other than Julius Caesar. Germanic tribes, Byzantines, Slavs, Franks, and Ottomans, had all ruled the area at one time and left their marks. Venice ruled Zadar from 1409 to 1797.
Zadar Old Town is best explored on foot. Begin at... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Zadar Old Town is best explored on foot. Begin at... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Zadar's Architecture Walking Tour
Zadar's architecture is a tapestry woven with the threads of Roman, Byzantine, and medieval influences, each contributing to a rich and vibrant heritage. Indeed, as you walk the streets of Zadar, you can't help noticing a plethora of ancient buildings reflecting the varied cultural influences imposed on the city over the centuries.
This part of Croatia’s Dalmatian coast has been... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
This part of Croatia’s Dalmatian coast has been... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles