Apartments Zadar
If a Croatian tourist destination can be transformed by one man, that destination must be Zadar. The decision by Ryanair's Michael O'Leary to start flights to the mined airport of Zadar in 2007 has been more than vindicated by his airline carrying more than 300,000 passengers in 2015., opening up this fascinating former capital of Dalmatia to a new generation of tourists.
Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun
More than 3000 years old, Zadar's history is as rich as its modern attractions are appealing. Reckoned by many to have the best sunset on the coast, there is only one way to find out – simply grab a cocktail and check it out for yourself.
The old town of course is not to be missed, and there are plenty of organised walking tours – highlights include the 16th century fortifications and Roman forum - but the most famous attraction is the amazing sea organ, the brainchild of architect Nikola Basic, who decided to improvise on a standard waterfront during post-war reconstruction by creating a unique structure which interacts with the incoming waves to produce harmonious sounds. It won him the European Prize for Urban Public Space in 2006.
Don't miss the excellent Museum of Glass in the 19th Century Cosmacendi Palace, home to one of the most outstanding collections of Roman glassware outside Italy. Of particular interest are delicate vessels used by the ladies of the Roman Empire to store skin creams and essential oils.
The expected arrival of seaplanes next to the Zadar old town in 2015 will connect the town to other destinations such as Split, Pula, Rab and Hvar.
Private accommodation in Zadar
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