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The sea organ in Zadar is one of the symbols of the city. This unique architectural installation is located on the waterfront in the western part of the Zadar peninsula. The sea organs are around 70 meters long and are recognizable by their characteristic cascading shape that blends architecture wit...
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Another symbol of the city of Zadar is situated next to the Sea organ - the Greeting to the Sun. The Greeting to the Sun has a total diameter of 22 meters and it consists of 300 multilayered glass panels arranged in a circle. The glass panels are at the waterfront level, below which there are photov...
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Zadar is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia. Located on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, it is the centre of Zadar County and northern Dalmatia. The city has about 75,000 inhabitants and is the fifth-largest city in Croatia. Zadar is an ancient city full of historical and cultural sites — continuously inhabited for at least three thousand years, it has had a long, turbulent and dynamic history. The first records show that Zadar occurs in the 4th century BC as a settlement of the Illyrian tribe Liburni, and during its long history the name changed from Idassa, Jadera, Diadora, Zara to the present name Zadar. From all historical periods, many churches and monuments in many historic styles have been preserved.
Today Zadar is one of the most popular Croatian tourist destinations because of its rich cultural heritage and all the modern amenities and variety of offers. The city's diverse offer is noted for authentic gourmet delicacies, cultural heritage and modern sports facilities. The world-famous first Sea Organ in the world, a unique instrument powered by the sea and waves, is a must-see attraction, as is the impressive Greeting to the Sun. During summer, Zadar hosts Musical Evenings in St. Donat's Church, the Zadar Theatre Summer, the Festival of Contemporary Music, KalelargArt — Street Art Festival, and the urban festival Zadar Dreams. Find all information on the official Zadar tourism website.
The extremely rugged coastline, islands and untouched nature attract many visitors to this area. Well-maintained city beaches offer refreshment with various facilities, while organised trips to the nearby islands of the Zadar archipelago reveal the unspoilt beauty of the Adriatic. The proximity of Paklenica National Park and the nature parks Telašćica and Lake Vrana attracts nature and hiking lovers, while a hidden gem of the hinterland is the historic town of Nin with the world's smallest cathedral.
Zadar is an ideal base for exploring the entire region — you can easily visit the coastal town of Biograd na Moru and numerous small towns along the coast and on the islands. Zadar is a very affordable destination for visitors from all over Europe and the world due to the proximity of the highway, airport and the new passenger and tourist port for cruise ships. Also explore the rest of the Zadar riviera with its islands and national parks.
The city's diverse offer includes high-quality private accommodation — many residents of Zadar offer apartments and rooms inside their family homes, often right by the sea. Find private accommodation by the sea in Zadar and save up to 40% without expensive agency fees. Apartments, rooms and private accommodation in Zadar — welcome to Zadar!
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