Romantic hosts enamored to the city
encircled by millennial ramparts, azure sea and islands with Robinson-like soul
will understand if the same happens to you too. Because, when in Zadar – you
shine! Such city offers a lot! Thrilling history, gastronomic paradise,
fascinating nature or a crazy night out are only a few possible choices. Just
before you untie ropes for some of the surrounding islands such as Ist, Iž,
Molat, Olib, Premuda, Rava or Silba, you'll spend unforgettable time in the
city.
The Zadar coastline is part of the city with exceptional rythm. With
unique Sea Organs project realized in
2005, architect Nikola Bašić arranged/orchestrated the energy of the sea. Splashing
the shore, waves create divine music, a pleasing murmur for your ears. Besides
singing with the sea, you can greet the setting sun as it disappears on the
azure horizon. Greeting to the Sun,
another unique installation from the same architect, encompasses successful
contemporary interventions in the old city core that was largely destroyed
(almost 80 percent) during the Second World War.
Therefore, almost all buildings in the most famous and popular street in Zadar, Kalelarga, are newly built. Among all magnificent architectural and cultural monuments that survived turbulent history of the city, St. Donat’s Church from 9th century is clearly the one that stands out as a symbol of the city and Croatia’s most important monument of pre-Romanesque architecture from early middle Ages. Furthermore, the Roman Forum is the largest one built on the Eastern Adriatic coast and St. Anastasia’s cathedral is the biggest cathedral in Dalmatia.
