Completed in 1607 as the residence of the Venetian Deputy to Zadar, it now houses the Matica Hrvatska (the Central Croatian Cultural and Publishing Society). The building adjoining it at Meduliceva 2 houses the Scientific Department of the National Musem (exhibiting flora and fauna, including sea life, not only of the Zadar region but from all over the world) and the Gallery of Arts. The latter has a permanent exhibition of Croatian art and sculpture from the 19th and 20th centuries, notably a collection of Baroque sacred art and works by prominent Zadar artist Franja Salghetti.