Zadar

Historical heritage

Zadar boasts a rich history that goes back 3,000 years, when it was first mentioned as a settlement in written documents and historical artifacts. Stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets of the Old Town to discover imposing churches and monasteries, charming squares and narrow streets, lush parks, and hidden treasures at every turn. The most important ones include:

• Roman Forum, the largest one on the Eastern Adriatic dating back to 1st century BC
• The Church of St. Donatus, emblem of the city from the 8th century
• The church of St. Chrysogonus, one of 4 patron saints of the city, dating back to the 12th century
• The cathedral of St. Anastasia from the 13th century
• Massive defense walls and the imposing Land Gate from the 16th century - a UNESCO world heritage site
• Queen Jelena Madijevka Park - Zadar’s most important public park with the nearby Five Wells Square
• People’s Square with City Loggia and City Guardhouse, center of urban life

Modern and vibrant

Zadar is not only a place with a glorious past and an open-air museum, but a vibrant city capable of satisfying the needs of a contemporary traveler. This part of the city’s many-sided personality is best represented by rich gastronomic offers based on healthy Mediterranean cuisine, diverse events calendar, and an attractive local lifestyle. Zadar’s waterfront with two modern installations, Sea Organ and Sun Salutations are an absolute must for any Zadar visitor.

Distance from the resort: 16 km

Say YES to Zadar Region

Zadar Region has a truly perfect geographical position, located in the center of the East Adriatic and surrounded by stunning nature of great diversity. This is the place where nature and culture harmoniously coexist and blend.

Historical cities, national parks, nature parks, islands, reserves, forests, fields, groves, bays, coves, and beaches are all integral parts of this great story that captures the heart and intrigues the mind. So be sure to discover for yourself what inspires thousands of visitors to always come back in search of new experiences in the friendly and familiar setting of the Zadar Region.

Places of interest within Zadar Region or in immediate vicinity include:

• Historical cities such as Zadar, Biograd, Nin, Pag and Novigrad
• Islands of the Zadar Archipelago
• Kornati Islands National Park and Telašćica Nature Park
• Paklenica National Park
• Krka National Park
• Zrmanja River & Canyon
• Vrana Lake Nature Park
• Cerovac Caves, located in the southern part of the Velebit Nature Park