Things to Do in Zadar

Zadar's Sea Organ is a musical instrument played by sea waves through underwater pipes, creating haunting melodies that change with the tide.

The city was ruled by Venice for nearly 900 years (until 1797), which is why its architecture blends Dalmatian and Italian Renaissance styles.

Zadar sits on a peninsula surrounded by over 300 islands and islets, making it one of Europe's most island-rich coastlines.

The distinctive Maraschino liqueur, a cherry brandy protected by geographical indication, has been produced in Zadar since the 17th century.

Roman emperor Diocletian retired to nearby Split, but Zadar thrived as a key Adriatic naval and trading hub throughout antiquity.

The city's sunset views are so prized that locals call the waterfront promenade 'the best sunset in the world' — it inspired Alfred Hitchcock.