Zadar - Cathedral of Anastasia

Zadar's Cathedral of Anastasia is a unique blend of architectural periods. The Cathedral was built in the 9th Century by the Byzantines but later rebuilt during the 12th and 13th Centuries in Romanesque style. Since then it has undergone a number of alterations. The Cathedral's façade has three entrances and a number of blind arches. There are two rose windows, the top window is Gothic, the lower window is Romanesque. The interior contains the remains of St Anastasia from the 9th Century. The altars are made of stone and there is an impressive wood carved choir. The bell tower dates to the 15th Century but the upper levels were not completed until the late 19th Century. It's possible to climb the bell tower for good views over Zadar.