Theres a lot to see in Zadar, here are some favourites!
Whatever you’re looking for in a holiday, Zadar can provide it all; whether you want to spend all your time relaxing by the pool at an all exclusive hotel or visiting cultural landmarks, all is catered for.
There are great cultural experiences to be had in Zadar such as; the Church of St. Donat or the amazing sea organ. If you’re not that into culture there are plenty of beaches for relaxation and Zadar also boasts a very vibrant nightlife, with attractions like The Garden.
We have picked out some favourite sights that are definitely worth seeing while on holiday in Zadar.
Arsenal Lounge, Zadar.
Visit Arsenal's homepage.With its laid back atmosphere Arsenal is definitely worth a visit. There is always something interesting going on and if you’re new to Zadar then Arsenal can be a great first stop where you can chat to the friendly staff and find out more about this wonderful city.
Spend an afternoon relaxing in Arsenal and you will definitely be taken in by the cool atmosphere with music flowing in the background. Arsenal is also great for live performances shown regularly in the evening.
Church of St.Donat, Zadar.
More on St.Donat.Dating back to the 9th century the Church of St.Donat was named after Bishop Donat. The church was built on the remains of an old Roman forum and some aspects of this are still visible such as 2 massive pillars that stand erect in the church itself and old Roman podiums inscribed with latin script.
It is hard to appreciate the beauty and importance of the church of St.Donat without truely visiting it for yourself.
Sea Organ, Zadar.
More on the Sea Organ.Zadar has spent a long time trying to recover from relentless bombing runs during World War 2 and after much of the coastline was annihilated during this time, the sea organ represents the rose that grew from concrete.
The sea organ consists of channels and tubes leading from the steps back into a resonating cavity, this in turn creates a beautiful musical score played by the ocean itself.
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Zadar.
More about the Plitvice Lakes National Park.The Plitvice Lakes National Park is gigantic and out of the numerous national parks that surround Zadar it is by far the most visited, and it is easy to see why.
The park is absolutely stunning. Situated in an ancient forest the park dotted with many serene lakes, dominant waterfalls and hidden caves. Plitvice Lakes is also home to many wild animals such as wolves, bears and wildcats.
National Archaeological Museum, Zadar.
More on the National Archaeological Museum.Zadar is home to the National Archaeological Museum. A major tourist attraction, the museum offers a unique look back in time at Zadar’s fascinating history. With artefacts like ancient weaponry and personal accessories to household items made from pot and common items, the museum certainly does have some interesting items on show.
Aside from the actual recovered artefacts there is also a scaled down build of Roman Zadar and even monuments to the Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius.