Archaeological Museum Zadar

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5 expert reviews

“Overlooking the Forum Square, this modernist concrete building, erected in the 1970s, houses a museum that traces the region’s history from prehistoric times up to the 12th century.”

– Frommer's

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"A wealth of prehistoric, ancient and medieval relics, mainly from Zadar and its surrounds, awaits at this fascinating museum." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Founded in 1832, Zadar's archaeological museum is one of the oldest museums in this part of Europe." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Before being Roman, Zadar was a Liburnian city (Illyrian tribe from northern Dalmatia). Countless traces of these two civilisations were discovered during excavations in and around Zadar." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"This museum is arranged over three floors. At the top is a prehistoric section of ceramics and weaponry; below is a Roman and Liburnian floor...and the Middle Ages are displayed on the ground floor" Full review