The Siege of Zadar in 1202 was one of the most controversial events of the Fourth Crusade. The city, then a powerful Dalmatian trading centre, was attacked and captured by Crusader forces despite being a Christian city.
The Siege of Zadar in 1202 was one of the most controversial events of the Fourth Crusade. The city, then a powerful Dalmatian trading centre, was attacked and captured by Crusader forces despite being a Christian city. The siege demonstrated the importance of Zadar as a strategic Adriatic port and showed how control of Dalmatian cities shaped European politics. Today visitors can walk the ancient streets of Zadar, explore its defensive walls and discover layers of Roman, medieval and Venetian history.
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