Zadar is a three thousand year-old town and has been the capital town of Dalmatia for many centuries.
The Mainland Gate (Kopnena vrata), to the east of the Old Town, was built in 1543. It is also renowned for having the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Croatia, such as the Cathedral of St. Anastasia, the Church of St. Chrysogonus, and the Bell-tower of St. Mary (all 12th and 13th century).
Apart from the rich cultural heritage it is bustling with life and charm, but the real treat is the proximity of the Kornati, a beautiful archipelago of tiny islands that make some of the best sunsets in the world. Orson Wells thought so as well.

Youth Hostel Zadar is situated at 5 km distance from the bus terminal (take bus line no. 5 or no. 8 which brings you straight to the hostel) in the famous Borik tourist zone, that offers many commodities.