“ The harbour, to the north-east of the town, is safe and spacious, and it is annually entered by about 2500 small vessels, mainly engaged in the coasting trade. Large quantities of maraschino are distilled in Zara; and the local industries include fishing, glass-blowing, and the preparation of oil, flour and wax.
In the early days of the Roman empire Zara was a flourishing Roman colony under the name of Jadera, subsequently changed to Diadora. It remained united with the eastern empire down to 998, when it sought Venetian protection. ”

“ The round church of St Donatus, traditionally but erroneously said to have been erected in the 9th century on the site of a temple of Juno, is used for secular purposes. The church treasuries contain some of the finest Dalmatian metal-work ”