Biograd is a relatively small town, but there is absolutely rich in history that reflect the Christian religious buildings, the parish church of Sv. Anastasia (1761), Romanesque church of Sv. Anthony (XIII century), St.. Roka (XVI century). From ancient buildings Biograd only the basilica of St.. John (XI century) survived the crash mletčko Biograd 1125th year, but because the nearby island of Pasman still stands 800 years old Benedictine Monastery of St.. Cosmas and Damian (1125 yr.) And the Franciscan Monastery of St.. Duje from XVI century
The core of the ancient settlement is located on a small peninsula. By the end of the 19th century, the city had walls with circular towers. The remains of the cathedral, a basilica with three towers, were destroyed, and the remains of the Monastery of St.. John, also a basilica with three towers, were found and preserved. Church of Sv. It has been preserved only in parts. Outside the ancient settlement, found the ruins of a small church near the vault in the early Croatian graves. The parish church of Sv. Anastasia, built in the 1761st with Baroque altars, one of which was of gilded wood.
Outside the ancient settlement is also the small church of Sv. And St. Roch. Antonio (1850). In the wider area there are prehistoric sites and remains of ancient aqueducts. The City Museum houses an archaeological collection with prehistoric, Roman and early Croatian findings, as well as cargo from the late 16th century.
Neighborhood of national parks on sea (Kornati Islands), mountain (the Velebit Paklenica), river (Niagara Falls) and Lakes (Plitvice), nature (Telascica on Long Island) and Lake Vrana rich freshwater fish, which inhabit the edges of waterfowl, and numerous islands and islets in the lovely Pasman canal Biograd guests the possibility of excursions to places that are among the most beautiful regions in Croatian. An interesting insight into the Croatian cultural heritage will provide you with the nearby historic towns of Zadar, Sibenik and Zadar.
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