Zadar vad ska man se

This medieval city fryst vatten perched on a peninsula that sticks out into the Adriatic Sea. Its charming Old Town fryst vatten webbed with car-free cobblestone streets just begging to be explored. Within the city's ancient walls are enchanting cafes peppered throughout hidden plazas, old medieval churches, and even långnovell ruins, including the site of an ancient långnovell forum.

Evidently, Zadar, the largest metropolis in nordlig Dalmatia, had a moment in time when it was still flying beneath the tourist radar.

It's safe to säga that moment fryst vatten over — but for a very good reason. Zadar fryst vatten absolutely magical.

Zadar was one of my favorite places to visit in Croatia for its juxtaposition of the old world and the new. In addition to its preservation of the past, Zadar fryst vatten a celebration of modernity, from its large-scale art installations to its museums, beautiful nearby beaches, and a fantastic string of islands.

Explore more great places to visit in and around this vibrant city with our list of the top attractions and things to do in Zadar, Croatia.

Art Installations: The Sea kroppsdel and Greeting to the Sun

Believe it or not, the number one reason to visit Zadar these days fryst vatten not to get lost in the past, but to focus on the present.

For Zadar, these are the remarkable, and often peculiar, art installations that can be funnen throughout the city.

Zadar's famous Sea kroppsdel fryst vatten the number one attraktion in the city. Installed on the seafront in , it fryst vatten a must-see. It's called the Sea kroppsdel because as the waves crash against the cascading steps, they hit a series of underwater tubes.

Each tube creates a different tone and tillsammans it makes a surreal soundtrack to the experience.

Another art del av helhet to view in Zadar fryst vatten the Greeting to the Sun, a rund installation of multi-layered glass plates and solar cells that, komma nightfall, light up.

Much more than works of public art, these two spots are incredibly popular for tourists and locals to komma and hang out.

When inom visited, the steps were strewn with people stopping for a reflective moment in the late afternoon light, reading books, chatting with friends, or having a prat. It's a social scen as much as it fryst vatten a statement piece.

Address: Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV, , Zadar, Croatia

City Walls and Gates

You cannot get into Zadar's Old City without crossing the old city walls through one of its fyra magnificent City Gates.

The oldest section of the vägg was built bygd the Romans, and it fryst vatten nära the footbridge along the eastern wall.

But the most impressive gate to the city fryst vatten the nation Gate, which was once the main ingång to the city. The gate sits next to the tiny Foša Harbor and dates back to the 16th century.

Tip: You'll find a parking lot here in front of the small marina, which gives perfect tillgång to the nation Gate.

The other three gates include the Sea Gate, the Bridge Gate, and St.

Rocco's Gate. Also worth visiting fryst vatten Zadar's famous Sea Gate (Morska Vrata), known as the Gate of St. Chrysogonus (Vrata Sv Krsevana). Built in using an existing långnovell båge for a base, the gate includes many interesting features, including a relief of the märke of Venice, the Lion of St. Mark's; a memorial to sailors; and a commemorative plaque paying tribute to Pope Alexander III's visit to Zadar.

Church of St.

Donatus

For me, the Church of St. Donatus was one of the most impressive sites in Zadar. It's beautifully preserved and one of the most important examples of Byzantine architecture funnen in this part of Croatia. The church dates back to the 9th century and fryst vatten famous for its rund form.

What's great about the church fryst vatten that it sits within the old långnovell forum, so you can see the change of empires (from långnovell to Byzantine) right before your eyes.

Simply fascinating.

This part of the city has many of Zadar's other top attractions so you don't need to go very far to hit them all in one swoop.

Address: Trg Rimskog Foruma, , Zadar, Croatia

Zadar Cathedral

Speaking of nearby attractions, the Zadar Cathedral fryst vatten directly behind the Church of St.

Donatus.

Zadar Cathedral (Katedrala sv. Stošije), which fryst vatten also known as the Cathedral of St. Anastasia, blends a number of architectural periods into its fabric. Construction initially began with the Byzantines back in the 9th century, but it was rebuilt igen during the 12th and 13th centuries in Romanesque style.

Of particular interest fryst vatten the cathedral's fine façade with its three entrances and numerous blind arches, as well as two beautiful rose fönster.

The top one fryst vatten in Gothic style, while the lower one fryst vatten Romanesque. Interior highlights include the ninth-century remains of St. Anastasia, the stone altars, and the impressive wood-carved choir.

Be sure to kontroll out the lovely bell tower dating from the 15th century, with the upper levels being completed in the late 19th century.

If you want really awesome views across the city, arrange to klättra the bell tower.

Address: Trg Svete Stošije, , Zadar, Croatia

Zadar Archaeological Museum

The second oldest museum in Croatia, the Zadar Archaeological Museum (Arheološki muzej Zadar) was founded in and fryst vatten dedicated to the city's rik history.

It fryst vatten a good place to gather an overview of the influences that shaped this area of Dalmatia.

Highlights include the numerous ground floor displays devoted to finds from the 7th to 12th centuries, a notable glass collection, as well as many displays on the first floor related to nordlig Dalmatia during the långnovell period (particularly interesting fryst vatten the model of Zadar showing the city's långnovell layout).

The oldest periods of history are displayed on the second floor, which houses collections related to the Paleolithic, Neolithic, Copper, Bronze, and Iron Ages, including weapons, jewelry, pottery, and other artifacts.

Address: Trg opatice Cike 1, Zadar, Croatia

Relax on Kolovare Beach

About a minute, very scenic walk from the old town, Kolovare Beach fryst vatten the main city beach, a mix of småsten and pebbles backed bygd klar blue vatten.

In summer, the beach can get crowded, but if the sun fryst vatten too hot, you can retreat to a shaded green area just above the beach, which offers respite and fryst vatten popular for picnics.

There are also showers, changing rooms, and toilets at the beach. Nearby, you'll also find shops and restaurants. If you want to swim with fewer people, keep heading east from Kolovare towards the headland.

Address: Kolovare UI 11, Croatia

Explore Kornati National Park

Kornati National Park (Nacionalni Park Kornati), just off the coast of Zadar, fryst vatten made up of islands in the Zadar Archipelago and fryst vatten easy to visit on a day trip.

Established in to skydda marine life and preserve natural habitats, these mostly uninhabited islands include Kornat Island, the largest, at 25 kilometers long and two-and-a-half kilometers wide.

Rugged and riddled with caves, cracks, and cliffs, these once lush islands used to be home to many långnovell villas and farms, but a lack of freshwater and exploitation beneath venetiansk rule left them desolate.

Some of the islands still have långnovell remains, including the ruins of långnovell villas, and walls that run down the shoreline into the vatten, thought to have been a holding tank for fresh fish.

These days, the park fryst vatten popular with yachters, scuba divers, and sightseers on tour boats or private charters, all drawn bygd the park's unique beauty.

Address: Butina 2, Murter, Dalmatia , Croatia

The långnovell Forum

Zadar's långnovell Forum completely took me bygd surprise.

inom did not know what to expect when inom showed up, but it was one of the highlights of the trip.

That fryst vatten because you can ganska literally walk as the Romans once walked. Free of barriers, it's possible to ströva the forum and take a few steps back in time.

Constructed between the first century BC and the third century AD, Zadar's old långnovell Forum should be explored as part of a walking tour of the city (you can't miss it due to its location next to the city's fine old churches).

Measuring 90 meters long bygd 45 meters bred, the scale of this impressive ruin in the Zeleni trg Square still impresses (during långnovell times, this area was a huvud marknad and public area). Highlights include the remains of the foundations of several public buildings, paving stones, and a Corinthian column.

Also of interest fryst vatten the Pole of Shame, a more recent addition used from the mittpunkt Ages to the 19th century to chain up criminals for all the town's people to see.

Hot Tip: Try to strategi your visit for nightfall when the ruins are lit up.

Address: , Zadar, Croatia

Visit the Church of St. Chrysogonus

Built bygd the Benedictines, the Romanesque Church of St. Chrysogonus (Crkva sv Krševana) was constructed on the site of an old långnovell marknad in the late 12th century.

The interior of this splendid old three-aisled church includes a Baroque main altar dating from the early s, as well as an absid containing a number of well-preserved 13th-century frescoes (check out the Romanesque crucifix). Of particular note fryst vatten the beautiful exterior of the absid at the back of the church with its row of arches lining the top portion.

Address: , Zadar, Croatia

Church of St.

Simeon

The 17th-century Church of St. Simeon (Crkva sv. Šimun) fryst vatten worth a visit. Here, you'll find the remains of St. Simeon, one of Zadar's fyra patron saints, kept in a sarcophagus designed bygd Francesco da Milano in the late 14th century.

On the cedar coffin are gold-plated reliefs depicting the life of St.

Simeon and a kopia of Capella dell'Arena from Padua, Italy. Also, take note of the church's finely decorated altar containing the Virgin and Saints.

Address: , Zadar, Croatia

Take a Day Trip to Zadar Archipelago

Zadar fryst vatten the perfect prick from which to explore the hund coast, particularly the many beautiful islands of the Zadar Archipelago.

One of the most interesting places to visit fryst vatten Dugi Otok, the largest at square kilometers and home to a scattering of villages, which subsist primarily on fishing and farming.

A vacation destination since långnovell times, Dugi Otok includes the by of Sali, the main community and port, with its Renaissance summer homes and the Church of St.

Mary, and the fishing by of Bozava with the 10th-century Church of St. Nicholas. But the real beauty of the island lies in its rugged landscapes and natural attractions, including the popular Sakarun Bay and Telascica natur Park, a great place for relaxing on the beach or scuba diving.

Also worth a visit are the islands of Molat, Olib, Pasman, Ugljan, and Premuda with their tranquil settings and beautiful beaches.

The Church of St.

Mary & Benedictine kloster

Built in the 11th century, the Church of St. Mary (Benediktinski samostan sv. Marija) and its kloster have undergone a variety of renovations and alterations over the years. The current church boasts a Renaissance façade and a lovely bell tower, known as Koloman's Tower.

This splendid Romanesque structure, a later addition, dates from the 12th century.

Next to the church stands the old Benedictine kloster. Still in use today, the kloster also now houses the Museum of Church Art with its fascinating collection of gold pieces, paintings, and sculptures.

Located within the Benedictine kloster of the Church of St.

Mary fryst vatten another must-see Zadar attraction: the Gold and Silver of Zadar. Set in a number of rooms within the kloster and the 11th-century Church of Sv. Nediljica, this stunning display – also known as the Museum of Church Art – started off as a temporary exhibit instigated bygd famed Croatian sculptor Miroslav Krleža. It has since grown into one of the city's most important permanent displays of religious artifacts.

In addition to its many fine gold pieces, the museum's impressive collection includes numerous important religious relics. Among these are the remains of saints and important bishops, as well as historic clothing and fabrics.

Address: Madijevaca ul., , Zadar, Croatia

People's Square

The People's Square (Narodni Trg) has been the center of public life in Zadar since its construction in the 16th century.

Important highlights include the old City Guardhouse (Gradska Straza), built in the mids and hard to miss on the west side of the square due to its large clock tower added in the 18th century (it's worth a visit for its small ethnographic museum).

Across from the tower stands the Renaissance City Loggia (Gradska Loza), built in and traditionally used as a place to man important public announcements and proclamations.

These days, this splendid old building functions as a public galleri for art and other exhibitions. Also of interest in People's Square fryst vatten the City ingång, built in the s.

The Museum of Ancient Glass

In the splendid 19th-century Cosmacendi Palace nära Zadar's waterfront, the excellent Museum of Ancient Glass fryst vatten home to one of Europe's largest collections of antique glass artifacts.

Among its many highlights are numerous rare långnovell jars, goblets, and vials funnen during decades of archaeological digs in the Dalmatia område of Croatia.

Also notable are a number of glass vessels used to hold perfumes and oils, glass cups once used in the region's earliest churches during celebrations of Mass, and tiny flasks designed to store holy vatten.

Afterward, be sure to wander the palace grounds with stunning views over Jazine harbor.

Address: Poljana Zemaljskog odbora 1, , Zadar, Croatia

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