| Zara Zadar | ||
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| State | Croatia | |
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| Region | Northern Dalmatia | |
| Altitude | 0 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 194 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 75.082 (2011) | |
| Name inhabitants | zaratini | |
| Prefix tel | 385 023 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 23000 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Zara (Zadar) is a city of the Northern Dalmatia.
To know
The city overlooks the Adriatic Sea and is the capital of the Zadar region.In 2016 Zadar won the award as Best European destination.
When to go
| Climate | gen | Feb | mar | apr | mag | down | Jul | needle | set | Oct | nov | dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum (° C) | 10,1 | 10,7 | 14,1 | 17,3 | 21,8 | 25,9 | 29,4 | 29,3 | 25,4 | 20,4 | 14,5 | 11,3 |
| Minimum (° C) | 1,7 | 2,2 | 4,4 | 7,6 | 11,5 | 14,7 | 16,9 | 16,6 | 13,8 | 10,4 | 5,8 | 3,3 |
How to orient yourself
Zadar: full screen map.Beaches
The beaches of the city are located north and south of the old town, they are always very crowded, for both you need to wear rock shoes.
- 1 North. The first part is made of pebbles along the road and ends inside a pine forest where the sea is rocky. It is possible to park inside the pine forest.
- 2 South (It extends from the end of the old town (in front of the hospital) to the port.). It is a long pebble beach in the first part there are locals, going towards the port it becomes narrower and less crowded.
How to get
By plane
- 1 Zračna luka Zadar (Zadar Airport) (12 km east of the center). (IATA: ZAD).
Airport Shuttle
- Airport shuttle.
25 kn.
25 kn.By car
TO Trieste pass the former border of Pesek / Kozina, and continue to the Croatian border where you can take thehighway up to Zadar. The alternative is to go out to River (Rijeka), continue on the coastal road. The coast road is full of curves and single lane, but in return offers a nice view. The motorway is newly built, in excellent condition, with two lanes, except in the Sv. Rok tunnel (5 km long). In case of strong winds the section from Sv. Rok to Maslinac may remain closed to traffic.
- 2 Long distance ferries, Istarska obala.
- 3 Local Ferries, Liburnska obala.
On the train
- 4 Kolodvor Zadar, Ante Starčevića 3.
Mon-Fri 07: 10-14: 40. Railway station.
Mon-Fri 07: 10-14: 40. Railway station.By bus
- 5 Autobusni kolodvor Zadar, ☎ 385 23 211555. 05:30-22:00. Bus station.
How to get around
By public transport
- 6 Liburnija. Single ticket 10 Kn (validity 50 min.); double ticket 16 Kn. Provides bus service to the city, the service leaves early in the morning (05:30 - 06:30) and ends around midnight. In the new part of the city there is another bus station: 7
On a boat
- 8 Zadarski barkajoli, 4, ☎ 385 95 802 6134. 5 Kn. 06:30-23:00. Small rowing boats that connect the old town with the other side of the harbor.
What see
Porta Terraferma
Internal nave of the church of San Simeone
- 3 Kopnena vrata (Gateway to the Mainland). Work of the Venetian architect Michele Sanmicheli, built in 1543. It is the main entrance to the historic center, on the door is the lion of San Marco, symbol of Venice and a sculpture of San Grisogono on horseback.
- Fortress (East of the Mainland Gate). Built by the Venetian mercenary Sforza Pallavicini in 1567.
- 4 Sveti Šime (Church of San Simeone), Trg Šime Budinica, ☎ 385 23 211 705.
Detail of the apse of the church of San Crisogono
Marine port
- clock tower, Narodni Trg.
- Loggia, Narodni Trg.
- 5 Crkva Svetog Krševana (Church of San Crisogono). Dedicated to the patron martyr of Zadar whose remains it keeps.
- 6 Narodni Muzej (National Museum), Polyana Pape Alexandra III 4, ☎ 385 23 251 851.
- Port Marina. Built in the sixteenth century, it incorporates elements of a previous Roman triumphal arch.
Church of San Donato and ruins of the Roman Forum
Church and monastery of Santa Maria
- 7 Crkva Sv. Donata (Church of San Donato), Trg Rimskog Foruma, ☎ 385 23 316 166. Erected in the 9th century, it is one of the most important monuments of the city of which it is also the symbol.
- 8 Sveta Marija (Church and monastery of Santa Maria), Madijevaca ul. 10. Inside there is a permanent exhibition of Religious Art.
- Church and Monastery of San Michele.
- Church of San Domenico (On the west side from the Porta Terraferma, opposite the Palazzo Nassi and the Palazzo del Provveditore). In Gothic style with one nave, consecrated in 1280. Today the church has numerous theatrical performances and concerts.
- Gate of San Rocco.
- 9 Arheoloski Muzej (Archaeological Museum), Trg opatice Čike 1, ☎ 385 23 250 516.
Zadar - Ruins of the Roman forum
Church of Sant'Anastasia
- 10 Roman forum. It dates back to the time of the emperor Augustino.
- 11 Museum of Ecclesiastical Art, Trg Opatice Čike 1, ☎ 385 23 250 496.
- 12 Katedrala sv. Stošije (Cathedral of Sant'Anastasia), Trg Svete Stošije. It is the largest cathedral in the Dalmatia. Do not miss the magnificent panorama visible from the tower that embraces the city and the islands.
Cloister of the Franciscan monastery
Marine organ
- 13 [link not working]Samostan Sv. Frane (Franciscan church and monastery), Trg Sv. Frane 1, ☎ 385 23 250 468. Built in 1221 and consecrated in 1280, it is the oldest Gothic religious structure in the Dalmatia.
- 14 Morske orgulje (Marine organ), Ulica Zadarskog Mira 1358. In the late afternoon the pier where there is the sea organ comes alive with many tourists and locals to watch the sunset while listening to the sound of the organ.
- Bathing is forbidden along the entire pier, but you can often see kids diving near the organ.
- It is advisable to visit the organ several times because according to the type of waves present the sounds change considerably, truly a magical place.
- Sveti Ilija (Orthodox Church of St. Elias). The Orthodox church of S Elia was built at the end of the 18th century to replace another one of the same name which served the Greek community in Zadar.
Pet Bunara Square (5 wells)
- 15 Pozdrav Suncu (Salute to the Sun). Work of the architect Nikola Basic.
- 16 Muzej antičkog stakla (Zadar Ancient Glass Museum), Poljana Zemaljskog Odbora 1, ☎ 385-23 36 38 33. 10-30 kn.
- 17 Pet Bunara Square (5 wells). Built at the time of the invasions to ensure the city the necessary water resources.
- Kapetanova kula (Bablja kula or The Captain's Tower) (Located near the Piazza dei Cinque Pozzi). Pentagonal in shape, it constitutes the only part still intact of the medieval fortifications.
- Kalelarga. It extends from the Piazza del Popolo to the Roman Forum. Always very crowded with shops and clubs on both sides, certainly the least characteristic of the whole old city.
- 18 Arsenal, Trg tri bunara 4, ☎ 385 23 253 821, @[email protected]. Built in the eighteenth century.
Events and parties
What to do
- Uglajan diving center, ☎ 385 915 015 290, @[email protected].
- OpenSea diving center, Falkensteiner Borik Majstora Radovana 7, ☎ 385 91 11 10 211, @[email protected].
- Zlatna Luka Diving center, marina Dalmacija Bibinje - Sukošan, ☎ 385 91 252 80 21, @[email protected].
- Zadar Day Trips, ☎ 385 91 225 5323, @[email protected].
- Day Sailing, Marina Dalmacija, pier 1, 23205 Bibinje-Sukošan, ☎ 385 98 820 202, @[email protected].
Shopping
Along all the coastal roads there are stalls of fruit and vegetables directly from the producers.
- Maraschino typical liqueur of the city, renowned for its characteristic sweet flavor and aromatic scent.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- Konoba Dalmacija, Ulica Ivana Tanzlingera Zanottija 4 (At the bottom of the square of the Roman forum). Excellent restaurant to eat fish. Slightly secluded from the flow of tourists, with a nice garden.
Where stay
Average prices
- Hotel Porto ***, Nikole Jurišića 2, ☎ 385 23 292300, fax: 385 23 292333.
- Villa Hrešć ***, Obala kneza Trpimira 28, ☎ 385 23 337570, fax: 385 23 334336.
High prices
- Hotel Bastion ****, Bedemi zadarskih pobuna 13, ☎ 385 23 494950, fax: 385 23 494951.
- Hotel Kolovare ****, Bože Peričića 14, ☎ 385 23 211017, fax: 385 23 213079.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Keep informed
- 9 Tourist information (Turistička zajednica Grada Zadara), Mihovila Klaića 1.
Around
- Plitvice Lakes National Park the most popular among the parks of Croatia and part of the UNESCO protected world heritage. It is about 120km, allow at least an hour and a half to travel as the last part of the road is very winding.
- Paklenica National Park It is located approximately 54 km.
- Kornati Islands National Park (Kornati) created in 1980 occupies an area of 220 sq km and includes 89 islands, islets and rocks. Most of the Park is formed by the marine ecosystem.
- Vrana Lake Nature Park (Park prirode Vransko jezero) is a protected ornithological reserve. It is located about 38 km to the south, at the height of Pakoštane.
- Krka National Park (Nacionalni Park Krka) The area is rich in plants, animals with more than 200 bird species. It is located about 80 km.
- Bebie Alps (Velebit) their natural area includes the Northern Velebit National Park and the Paklenica National Park. It is inscribed on the UNESCO list of nature reserves. It is located about 160 km.
- Not at (Nin) is located about 15 km to the north, and its cathedral is considered the smallest in the world.
- Long Island (Dugi Otok) with the Telašćica Nature Park
