II PALAČE - RECTOR'S PALACE (KNEŽEVA PALAČA)
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The beautifully restored Governor's Palace features modern, contemporary and multimedia art collections and temporary exhibitions.
At the time of Venice's domination of the city, Zadar was administered by a rector (governor) and a fleet captain. The Serenissima therefore provided accommodation for these high-ranking officials. The palace, a mixture of eclectic styles, was badly damaged during the Second World War and the last war of independence. With the help of European subsidies, the museum was able to reopen to the public in 2017 as a brand-new, completely refurbished interior of almost 2000m2, but respecting the historic facade. The Rector's Palace now benefits from the latest safety standards and a futuristic museographic vision, with easy strolling and communication between rooms. This reconstruction and redevelopment plan has great ambitions for the future of the historic city. In addition to the complete restoration of the architectural ensemble, the building is designed to become an international cultural hub, strengthening the tourist offer based on heritage resources and contemporary creation.
On the first floor, in the temporary exhibition rooms, a large space is devoted to modern and contemporary art, but the palace also features an atrium, a concert hall, a video gallery, a multimedia room and educational and creative spaces. The1st floor houses the permanent collections. A series of six apartments showcase national furniture from past centuries.
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