Day 01
Zadar Old Town and Architectural Highlights
- Visit the old town, which is set on a peninsula and surrounded by beautiful parks and city walls. At the heart of the peninsula, there are numerous monuments, restaurants, and cafes. Additionally, there are many attractions for visitors, such as museums and shops.
- Go to the Sea Organ, an experimental musical instrument that plays music by way of sea waves and tubes located underneath a set of large marble steps.
- See St. Francis Church and the Franciscan Monastery, held by the Franciscan Province of Saint Jerome.
- Explore St. Donatus Byzantine Basilica, named after the bishop who commissioned it.
- Roam around the Roman Forum and see how the Roman ruins sprout randomly from the city's streets.
- Visit St. Anastasia's Cathedral, the largest church in all of Dalmatia.
- Walk around the City Walls and Gates of Zadar.
- Cross the People's Square.
- Pass by Five Wells Square, anchored by five ornate 16th-century stone wells.
- Explore the Land Gate Fortress, a decorated stone gate that once served as the main entrance to the city.
- Taste the famous Zadar liqueur Maraschino, whose production goes back to the 14th century. Explore the local chocolate shops.
End of the tour.
