Zadar
Croatia · Northern Dalmatia · 2 m
Description
Zadar is one of Croatia’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and a fascinating center of history, culture, and Mediterranean life. Set on a peninsula, its historic center is shaped by Roman, medieval, and Venetian influences, including the Roman Forum, the pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donatus, and the historic city walls. Zadar is also renowned for its Sea Organ, whose haunting sounds are created by the movement of the sea, and the Greeting to the Sun, which illuminates the waterfront with changing patterns of light after dark. The city combines ancient heritage with contemporary art, a lively waterfront, and Dalmatian character, while also serving as a convenient base for excursions to the Kornati Islands and Paklenica National Park.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June or September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Sea Organ
- Greeting to the Sun
- Roman Forum and Church of St Donatus
- Krka National Park(Day trip)
- Zadar Old Town
- St Anastasia's Cathedral
- Kornati National Park(Day trip)
- Land Gate
- Paklenica National Park(Day trip)
- Sea Gate
- Five Wells Square
- People's Square
- Telašćica Nature Park(Day trip)
- St Mary's Church and Treasury
- Church of St Chrysogonus
- Zadar Archaeological Museum
- Museum of Ancient Glass
- Kolovare Beach
- Dugi Otok(Day trip)
- Velebit mountain landscapes(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- ZAD
- Train stations:
- Zadar
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry