Traces of various cultures can be found on the Croatian peninsula Zadar. The eponymous town with it - the center of the peninsula - resembles a motley mosaic, only composed not of smalt, but of a variety of buildings and structures. Residential buildings built in the 19th century, the ruins of an ancient Roman forum, the Roman cathedral of St. Anastasia, the Church of the Holy Trinity - all this makes up a colorful and diverse picture of the city.
How to get to
The city - by Croatian standards - is large, it has more than 70 thousand people. The color of the city is largely due to the fact that it is located on a narrow long peninsula on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. There is in Zadar its international airport, from it to get to the city by taxi or bus is not at all a problem. True, the bus station is some distance from the old city, about 20-25 minutes walk.
Zadar is connected by bus not only with the airport, but also with other major cities of the country, as well as with several cities of Herzegovina and Bosnia and some European capitals. With coastal cities, as well as with the islands of the Zadar archipelago, Zadar is connected by ferry lines, the ferry links it to the Italian city of Ancona. Planning an independent car journey to Zadar, it should be remembered that in Croatia there are many toll roads, and the permissible amount of alcohol in the blood of the driver is 0%.
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Beaches of Zadar
The first thing you can say about vacation in Zadar is a holiday in one of the most beautiful cities of the Adriatic coast .The coast here is intricately riddled with bays and coves, the pines grow at times a few meters from the water .Here the clean sea, beautiful sandy and pebbly beaches - so many people come here to relax with their children .Love this resort and devotees of scuba diving and spearfishing .The proximity of the islands makes the holidays very diverse and eventful and emotions, because even a ferry trip to the archipelago is not an everyday event for many people..The
| View of the "Old Town" |
| St. Donat's Cathedral |
| Islet on the coast of Zadar |
Hotels and restaurants
There are many hotels in the city. Regardless of the number of "stars" on the sign, they offer professional service and sincere hospitality, which as a result provides a comfortable rest. A lot of restaurants and nightclubs of the city allow to fill the night life with colors and melodies. Interesting for tourists and events such as knight tournaments.
In the afternoon, restaurants and cafes offer a varied menu based on European cuisine and Croatian national dishes, among which there are a lot of fish dishes (the presence of islands is evident nearby). Dishes from seafood are prepared, as a rule, according to local recipes, allowing to enjoy all the nuances of taste of seafood. In addition, it is in Zadar is the plant "Maraska", which produces the famous liquor "Maraschin" from the local cherry, known throughout the world. Liqueur is excellent both as a drink and as a souvenir from Croatia.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Zadar
The nature of the peninsula is diverse. Not far from the city there are national nature parks: Kornati, Paklenica, North Velebit. For fans of speleology, numerous karst caves will be of interest here, visiting some of them is a real extreme, requiring special preparation. Winters are mild, and summers are usually dry and hot. The Dalmatian coast is considered one of the sunniest regions in Europe, there are more sunny days here than anywhere else.
As they are many cities of the Adriatic coast, Zadar changed his masters many times. It was destroyed many times and rebuilt. Having risen once again from the ruins, the city acquired new features characteristic of the era. Get a general idea of the city, and just admire the magnificent panoramas, you can, having risen on the City Tower, in the upper part of which the observation deck is arranged. Preserved in the city fragments of the ancient Forum, on the ruins of which was built the Church of the Holy Trinity with a very beautiful bell tower.
One of the most famous landmarks of the city is the Church of the Virgin Mary, built in Romanesque style. The church belongs to the Benedictine monastery, in which the museum of cult art is located. The historical center of the city is the square called Narodni trg, whose architectural ensemble is made in the Renaissance style. One of the city's attractions is the local organ of Morske orgulje, whose sound is highly appreciated by connoisseurs.
Other attractions: the first Croatian University, the Benedictine Monastery (inside - the Museum of the Church Art), the Cathedral of St. Anastasia, the Franciscan Monastery, the churches of St. Crsevans, St. Peter, St. Simon and St. Mihovil. The Zarag Archaeological Museum, the beautiful National Museum, the Maritime Museum and the Ethnological Museum in the old watchtower are widely known. Photos of Zadar (10)