Send Gift Baskets to Zadar, Croatia

St. Donatus’ Church 

This early-Byzantine church was built back in the year 800 and remains in a near-perfect state of preservation. Over time St. Donatus’ tall, rounded outline has become a symbol and a source of pride for Zadar, not just its first building you’ll see once you get into town but also its port city on the Ad. You don’t have to be a professional historian to appreciate the simplicity of this old building. These days, the church is mainly used as a venue for classical music shows, and the beautiful 27-meter-high walls complement the sound perfectly. The church was built on the Roman Forum, which is where you will find information below. It’s good to know that material from this site was used in its construction.

Roman Forum 

Zadar is the largest Roman forum east of the Adriatic Sea. The site was discovered in 1930 and according to two inscriptions found there, it was established by Emperor Augustus during the first century. After bombs dropped during WWII, the wreckage was cleared and by the ’60s, people were able to make use of this place once again. The colonnade and pillory building that once stood here is nothing but rubble now, left behind by the destruction of the temple and basilica. You can still see where they would have been because of the raised foundation ground. 

City Walls and Gates 

Zadar has never fallen to the Ottomans, and this is down to the formidable defense system that was constructed in the 1500s by Venetians. One of the things that take priority for many people when visiting Rome is taking in all the breathtaking views. Most people love to see the old city gates and their historic wall. The common name of one of these gateways is The Land Gate. The walls of this impressive building are made with deep red bricks and vibrant yellow stone. The beautiful building is surrounded by a broad open space, which is capped by a large ornate gilded dome. Well known for its spartan nature and proximity to many local attractions like the seaport, the castle, a beach, and an impressive park.

St. Mary’s Church 

On the eastern edge of Zadar, a small town is St. Mary’s Monastery, founded in the 11th century and located in a UNESCO World Heritage site. The building has been restored and now houses one of the most prized exhibits there is – its 17th-century wooden altar. The Permanent Exhibition of Religious Art features an awe-inspiring variety of beautiful religious artifacts like tapestries, manuscripts, reliefs, and embroideries from a thousand years between the 700s and 1700s. This candid exhibition is operated by women in the monastery and has signs in English to help people understand how things were made or why they are important.

Museum of Ancient Glass 

Many Roman glass vessels from Croatia can be found at this contemporary museum in the cosmopolitan city of Pula. It was constructed in 1845 and was previously called the Princely Holy Palace. As with beverage selection, there are many options for how to use displays in your business, with many using glass jars and vials. Jars are a practical way to bring everything together and create a perfect display. You can brush up on the history of glassmaking in Croatia and spend the day surrounded by glassblowing demonstrations. You have the opportunity to purchase some items from the gathering after finishing your time at the exhibition.

St. Anastasia’s Cathedral 

Zadar’s cathedral was founded in 300 and underwent several renovations throughout the 12th century to form the structure you see today. The beauty of its architecture is worth noting, as it is yet another example of Zadar’s fine collection of medieval buildings. The cathedral was consecrated by Pope Alexander VII in 1177 and had the privilege of having a visit from Pope John Paul II in 2003. You can see an early-Christian mosaic from the original building, which is symbolic that this cathedral was built on Christian principles over 800 years ago. The “beautiful bell tower” is new and went up in the 1850s. The project started much earlier but got delayed over time.

National Museum 

This is a museum that gives you a deeper look into the natural history, ethnology, and artistic heritage of the wider Zadar region. It was founded in the 1960s but has ties with local scientists and historians that go back as far as 1800. The Natural History Wing has collected collections of local botanists and biologists, such as Domenico Pappafava who have gathered more than 6000 plant specimens. One of the things you’ll want to do when you arrive in Zadar visits the famous city museum – it showcases a wide variety of art, artifacts, and information about this influential time in history. 

St. Simeon’s Church 

This church building is attractive on the outside, but its interior doesn’t have as many features as other churches in the city. The piece is a UNESCO-protected work dating back to the late-1370s. A minor piece of history, the Chest of St. Simeon is itself a testament to the power of faith and sheer skill in artisanship in Medieval Europe. The painting, found in the Museum of Contemporary Art in Zadar, is beautiful. It features his childhood and growth into adulthood, depicting some of what he was most known for such as his life and death and even some drawings of Zadar.

Sea Organ 

Zadar’s Art Installation is a fountain situated on the tip of the peninsula. It was created in 2005 by architect Nikola Bašić to breathe new life into the city’s waterfront and is meant to be the first of its kind in the world. The organ looks like a set of large marble stairs leading down to the water, frequently creaking. Under each step is a circular tube made out of concrete that crafts a musical tune by creating sound waves which are broken underneath them due to the pressure from the waves. The end product is a soothing melody that might be written by an avant-garde minimalist composer.

Greeting to the Sun 

Nikola Bašić designed the Seaboard, which is located in Split, Croatia. It’s also found at the end of the peninsula and boasts amazing views of the Adriatic Sea, nearby islands, and even Alfred Hitchcock. This installation provides a nice experience to passersby as it illuminates its colorful lights from within as the sun goes down. The sun-powered display is visible all day, too, but it’s not until night that it comes alive. Zadar has many churches with information about the saint marked around the circumference of a 22-meter diameter circle. The names and horoscopes can be found here, and in addition to everyday astronomical tables, all of the information is shown on specific saints’ days.

Archaeological Museum 

For many visitors to this attraction, the most exciting part is devoted to Roman times. But there are also artifacts from many other cultures that have an interesting story behind them. Plus, it’s got plenty of informative panels and interactive activities! There are different models and materials here, along with weapons and such gathered from across the empire. You’ll be able to see the scale of Zadar’s importance during Roman rule, a time when it served as the capital city of Dalmatia. If you’re interested in the Croatian history, you can also check out some findings from graves found near Niš where nobility was buried during the Middle Ages.

Five Wells Square 

The city of Venice which is situated in Italy has walls built by the Venetians. These walls are very famous because they were able to stop the Ottoman Empire which was invading Italy. These walls were not able to be completed without a clean water supply, and they found a solution led by five wells around Venice. The entrances to these well and defensive locations in the city are still standing today, so make sure to pop by them at night when they light up.

Paklenica National Park 

This park protects a variety of karst formations and hiking trails. In addition, Paklenica is the most popular wall in the country and has 200 kilometers of trails. Visitors come to the Slovakian part of the karst river valley Velke and Malovce Gorge, two spectacular gorges that have sheer cliffs soaring as high as 700 meters in places. Sections of Velke can only be traversed by following paths that are no more than 50 meters wide. The easiest way to find the source of the river is to hike. This is a beautiful little pool cradled by jagged rock, with a small stream that trickles out to the Adriatic in the wetter months from Spring to Autumn.

Charter a boat 

There are lots of places to explore off the coast of Zadar. The Kornati National Park alone has 150 islands, so you’ll find plenty of places and beaches to visit there. With this world-renowned island in the heart of Croatia, there is an incredible allure to Sakarun. The place is tucked away in a quiet cove and has such a unique view of nothing but pine scrublands, with water so deep it’s turquoise.

Plitvice Lakes National Park 

Although the Plitvice Lakes National Park is about two hours north of Zadar, it’s worth traveling north to make the journey! The Plitvice Lakes is one of Europe’s best-loved natural attractions. You’ll see fourteen lakes and ten waterfalls, each one connected to the other by waterfalls and natural pools. With Veliki Slap, you have a choice of trekking up or just going down via an easy scramble behind the waterfall. It’s 70 meters high. You can use boardwalks to get an unobstructed view of some of the cascades and look down into the shining waters for lush ecosystems. These gorgeous travertine pools soothe your soul with their natural beauty.