Real Estate Zadar
Zadar was the first town on Croatian soil to have a University in 1396. (It was founded by the Dominican order on the grounds of their Monastery of St. Dominic). The settlements of the Zadar county came into existence in an area favorable for man's livelihood in the very centre of the Croatian coast, enclosed by many islands and with a lake, river and rich hinterland, protected harbors and extremely appropriate climate are reasons why many an army frequented it - destruction and reconstruction have always been a way of life.
Cultural sights in Zadar:
St. Donatus' Church from the 9th century - unique in Europe, The Monastery of St. Francis, Forum from the 1st century, St. Stosija's Cathedral, St. Grisogono's Church, Bell Tower of St. Mary's Church, The Churches of St. Peter and Andrew the Elder from the 5th - 6th centuries, St. Simon's casket ,The fortification walls with a first rate renaissance Land Gate from the 16th century, The Sea Gate with an incorporated Roman arch, The Permanent Ecclesiastic Art exhibition- where the main exhibits are gilded religious objects in the shape of relics, as well as pictures from the churches of Zadar and surroundings.
Famous National park near Zadar is "Paklenica" .
Events in Zadar
Classical music concerts in the church of St Donat from 9th-century.
Night of the fool Moon, July
For the Night of the fool Moon city of Zadar turns its lights off on one day in July, usualy on 30 July, this event is followed with live music, usually traditional Dalmatian songs.
Beach-side restaurants cook up gigantic fish. People are dancing till dawn on the beach and on the streets.
Zadar Summer of Theatre
Zadar Summer of Theatre, July - August
At this time of the year in Zadar there are many performances and concerts all across the city.
NP Paklenica
With its surface area of 96 km2, from the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea to the highest peaks of the Velebit Mountains, Vaganski Vrh (1757 m) and Sveto Brdo (1753 m), Paklenica abounds with numerous natural wonders and phenomena, which is why the entire area was proclaimed a national park in 1949.
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