10 Things to do in Zadar, Croatia Travel Guide

Join us as we visit Zadar, Croatia in this travel guide covering some of the best attractions and top 10 things to do in the city. Located along Dalmatian coast overlooking the Adriatic Sea, Zadar happens to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia. Considering our extensive travels in Europe this year, I would say the Old Town of Zadar is the most walkable we've experienced and also where you'll find fascinating attractions such as the sea organ as well as Venetian and Roman ruins.
10 Things to do in Zadar City Tour | Croatia Travel Guide:
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Intro - 00:01
1) Queen Jelena Madijevka Park + Land Gate (main entrance to old town of Zadar) - 01:02
2) Five Wells Sqaure (Trg 5 Bunara) - 02:03
3) Roman Forum - 02:35
4) Church of St. Donatus (Crkva svetog Donata) - 03:35
5) Bell Tower of St Anastasija's Cathedral (Katedrala sv. Stošije) - 04:51
6) Sea Organ (Morske orgulje) - 06:26
7) Lunch at Konoba Skoblar for truffle gnocchi - 07:34
8) Catching Sunset in Zadar - 09:31
9) Greeting of the Sun / Sun Salutation (Pozdrav suncu) - 10:29
10) Explore the city at night (Outro) - 10:45
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Our visit Zadar travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide (Croatian), top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting churches, parks, the old town, quirky neighborhoods, museums, observation points and roman ruins. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Zadar tourism brochure, Zadar itinerary or Zadar, Croatia city tour also known as Zadar, Hrvatska.
10 Things to do in Zadar, Croatia Travel Guide Video Transcript:
Let's visit Zadar, Croatia together as we cover 10 of the best things to do in Zadar in this travel guide.
Our first stop was Queen Jelena Madijevka Park which has the distinction of being the oldest public park in Croatia. The park looks over the Land Gate which is the main entrance to the Old Town.
During the 16th century, the Venetians helped Zadar withstand the Turkish sieges by building a large water cistern with five wellheads, giving this square its name. These five wells were used to supply the city with water until the year 1838.
Among the ruins of the forum, you might notice there’s one particular Roman column that still stands intact. This one is called the shame post which during the Middle Ages was used to chain and humiliate people who had committed crimes.
The Church of St. Donatus sits in the middle of the Roman Forum and it dates back to the beginning of the 9th century. The church was built in the Byzantine-style in a circular shape - typical of the early medieval construction in Dalmatia. This church has seen many uses from warehouse to museum, but these days it hosts concerts.
Located right next to St. Donatus, the bell tower is actually part of St Anastasija's Cathedral. Climbing this Romanesque bell tower is not for the faint of heart, especially once you reach the spiralling metal staircase on the last floor, but if you make it, you are rewarded with views of the town and the marina.
The meal came to 32 Euros for two mains, two glasses or red wine, and two desserts. The truffle gnocchi was our favourite truffle dish in Croatia.
When it comes to sunset, there are quite a few spots to choose from. We really enjoyed the pier right across from the Roman Forum, however, the Sea Organ is another popular spot. If you do go to the Sea Organ for sunset, you can also check out the Greeting to the Sun, which is another unusual art installation.
This solar-powered work of art lights up in an array of colours once the sun goes down.
Lastly, we leave you with a few scenes of Zadar at night.
We hope you enjoyed this video and we’ll see you in the next one as we continue our travels in Croatia.
This is part of our Travel in Croatia video series showcasing Croatian food, Croatian culture and Croatian cuisine.
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