The stone walls which criscrossed the Zadar riviera's green fields in Roman times descend all the way to Sukošan's pleasant cove.
Once girt with defensive walls, the tumultuous past of Sukošan is now attested by such remains as the fifteenth-century Upper Gates. The small church of Our Lady of the Graces abuts the gates, and its odd interior will evoke the defensive purpose it once served.
A charming feature of Sukošan is the church of Saint Cassian, next to its stately bell tower, in which many half-legendary mementos of the patron saint are held. The bishops' summer home, known as the Palac, dates back to the fifteenth century. Its remains are perched dreamily on their islet amidst the idyllic cove.