Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Gospić cathedral was built between 1781 and 1783 as a parish church. It is a typical example of Baroque classicism, which was widespread in the Krajina region in the 18th century. During the Croatian War of Independence the church was targeted and on 15 September 1991, it was burnt down. The construction of the church was started during the war and was completed in 1999. In 2000, the church became a cathedral.

When in 1752 a massive fire broke out at the Arsenal, a warehouse that was storing gunpowder for the war fleet of the Republic of Venice, the citizens of Zadar desperately called upon the Lady of Castello, or today Our Lady of Health. Since the fire burned itself out thanks to the help of Our Lady, the citizens of Zadar organize a procession every year on 21st November and distribute fritule (fritters) to passers-by, as a sign of gratitude to the Lady. The stone plate with words of appreciation to Our

The Monastery of St Francis Assisi is a Franciscan Monastery from the 13th century. Its church is the oldest gothic church in the region of Dalmatia. The Franciscan school was the origin of the University of Zadar. The museum of the monastery preserves many interesting artefacts.