The story of the Roman Forum built from the 1st cent. BC to the 3rd cent. AD is undoubtedly one of the city highlights
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• The Greeting to the Sun and Sea Organ monuments
• The Forum
• UNESCO-protected City Walls
The meeting point is at the GREETING TO THE SUN (Pozdrav Suncu), an urban installation located right next to the SEA ORGAN (Morske orgulje), at the very tip of the waterfront (Riva - Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV) in the western part of the Old Town. The address is Istarska obala, 23000, Zadar.
An urban intallation constructed in 2008.
An urban installation constructed in 2005.
The main city square in the Roman times.
The Church of St. Donatus is the true symbol of this city and certainly the best-known building in Zadar.
After crossing the Forum and passing by the so-called Pillar of Shame, the tour continues with the visit of the Zadar Cathedral which happens to be the largest cathedral in Dalmatia. Bulit in the course of the 12th and 13th cent., it represents a beautiful example of the Romanesque church.
The main longitudinal street of the city known as Kalelarga will lead you to the People's Square, the present-day main city square and the centre of urban life since it very beginnings, enriched with two gems of the late Renaissance style – the City Loggia and the City Guardhouse.
Passing by the Rector's Palace and the Church of St. Simeon, you will reach the most picturesque part of the city – the Five Wells Square with the Captain's Tower and the medieval city wall as well as the city walls built in the 16th cent. later turned into the first public park in Dalmatia.
Bulit in 1543 by Michele Sanmicheli.
As part of the tour, guests will enjoy a Maraschino liqueur tasting, one of Zadar’s most famous traditional products. During the visit, you will learn about the history and production of Maraschino, made from locally grown marasca cherries, which has been associated with Zadar for centuries. You’ll discover how this iconic liqueur became popular across European royal courts and experience its distinctive aroma and flavor during a guided tasting. This stop offers a pleasant break from sightseeing and provides a deeper connection to Zadar’s cultural and gastronomic heritage.
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