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Extending into the Adriatic Sea and illuminated by one of the most captivating sunsets in the world, the ancient town of Zadar in Croatia is rich in heritage. This narrow strip of land, largely enclosed by stone fortifications, offers a plethora of historic churches and monumental structures waiting to be explored.
Zadar has always been a crossroads for various peoples and civilizations, all of whom have left their mark on this enchanting city. Roman ruins, Venetian fortifications, Romanesque cathedrals, and Byzantine churches are just some relics of its vibrant cultural past.
Set atop a pretty promontory that extends into the Adriatic Sea, Zadar has a compact and attractive old town of golden-hued churches and Roman ruins that sits against a stirring backdrop of dramatic limestone mountains and distant scattered islands.
Less touristy than the other main Dalmatian coast hubs of Dubrovnik and Split, Zadar is a vibrant city with lively nightlife and an exciting culinary scene. The city also serves as a launchpad for excursions to remote offshore islands and beautiful national parks.
Thanks to its flourishing culinary scene and bustling nightlife, the seaside city of Zadar is fast becoming known as Croatia’s ‘capital of cool’. With a Unesco-protected Old Town, Roman ruins, Adriatic sunsets, and the unique sea organ, this rising city can no longer be kept a secret. Furthermore, if you want to venture further afield, the northern Dalmatian hinterland has an abundance of attractions to explore.