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Yesterday we docked in Zadar, Croatia, and spent the day exploring the region with Viking Cruises. We started in the town of Novigrad, where we walked the cobblestone streets with its original medieval architecture and hillside fortress, learning what life would have been like during those times. Our next stop was the viewpoint in this photo, showing the beauty of Novigrad above the Adriatic Sea. (Yes, the sea!) We then visited a farm in Nadin, where we were welcomed with produce like figs, almonds, and a variety of liqueurs produced there. Just as I thought we were moving on, the family opened the door to what we learned was a tavern, and served us lunch of prosciutto, ripe tomatoes, cheese, olive oil, and bread, again, all produced or made right there. It was a delicious surprise and I love when big companies like Viking support local. I can’t imagine what that partnership means to that lovely family. ❤️ Because the ship was docked just across the street from the Old Town of Zadar, we had time to explore it, as well. We saw ruins from the first century B.C. Roman Forum, ninth century Church of St. Donat, and the Zadar Cathderal. It’s just about 2 miles around the old town, and worth the walk! Finally, we sat on the steps of the Sea Organ, listening to the erie music it produces under the gentle waves, and walked over the Greeting to the Sun installation which solar panels create a light show which lasts all night. We finished the day with a fantastic meal at Manfredi’s, the Italian specialty restaurant onboard the ship. Stay tuned for Dubrovnik! Have you been to Croatia?
kastilwellkastilwell
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7 Days CROATIA detailed itinerary 👇👇👇 Day 1: Zadar Arrival 🏨Morning: Arrive in Zadar, check into your accommodation. 🕍Afternoon: Explore the Old Town, visit the Roman Forum, and St. Donatus Church. 🌊Evening: Experience the Sea Organ and enjoy a sunset dinner (20-27 EUR) along the waterfront. Day 2: Zadar to Split ⛵Morning: Visit the Museum of Ancient Glass or take a boat tour to Kornati National Park. 🚌Afternoon: Travel to Split (approximately 3 hours by bus (13-20 EUR) or car. 🏰Evening: Explore Diocletian's Palace and the Old Town. Have dinner in a local restaurant (20-27 EUR). Day 3: Split 💂Morning: Take a guided tour of Diocletian's Palace (13 EUR). ⛰️Afternoon: Visit Marjan Hill for panoramic views or relax at Bacvice Beach. 🌊Evening: Explore the vibrant nightlife or dine at a seaside restaurant. Day 4: Day Trip to Hvar ⛴️Morning: Take a ferry to Hvar (13-27 EUR) 🏖️Afternoon: Explore Hvar Town, visit Hvar Fortress, and relax at a beach. 🍲Evening: Return to Split, have dinner and explore more of the city. Day 5: Day Trip to Bol (Brac Island) ⛴️Morning: Take a ferry to Bol (7-13 EUR) 🏖️👙🩴Afternoon: Enjoy Zlatni Rat beach and explore Bol. 🍲Evening: Return to Split for your last night. Have a farewell dinner. Day 6: Departure 🧘♀️Depending on your departure time, explore any remaining sites in Split or relax before your journey. Extra Days Options in Split: 🏝️Island Hopping (13-27 EUR): Spend an extra day exploring nearby islands like Solta or Vis. 🏞️ Nature and Adventure (13-27 EUR): Visit Krka National Park for waterfalls or go rafting on the Cetina River. 🖼️ Cultural Exploration (7-13 EUR): Explore the Ivan Mestrovic Gallery or take a day trip to Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Adjust the itinerary based on your interests and the time of year. Make sure to check the ferry schedules, especially for day trips to Hvar and Bol. Split offers plenty of options for exploration, so choose activities that align with your preferences. #croatia #islandhopper #islandtravel #beachfinds #travelcroatia
solowanderingsoulsolowanderingsoul
1915
7 Days CROATIA detailed itinerary 👇👇👇 Day 1: Zadar Arrival 🏨Morning: Arrive in Zadar, check into your accommodation. 🕍Afternoon: Explore the Old Town, visit the Roman Forum, and St. Donatus Church. 🌊Evening: Experience the Sea Organ and enjoy a sunset dinner (20-27 EUR) along the waterfront. Day 2: Zadar to Split ⛵Morning: Visit the Museum of Ancient Glass or take a boat tour to Kornati National Park. 🚌Afternoon: Travel to Split (approximately 3 hours by bus (13-20 EUR) or car. 🏰Evening: Explore Diocletian's Palace and the Old Town. Have dinner in a local restaurant (20-27 EUR). Day 3: Split 💂Morning: Take a guided tour of Diocletian's Palace (13 EUR). ⛰️Afternoon: Visit Marjan Hill for panoramic views or relax at Bacvice Beach. 🌊Evening: Explore the vibrant nightlife or dine at a seaside restaurant. Day 4: Day Trip to Hvar ⛴️Morning: Take a ferry to Hvar (13-27 EUR) 🏖️Afternoon: Explore Hvar Town, visit Hvar Fortress, and relax at a beach. 🍲Evening: Return to Split, have dinner and explore more of the city. Day 5: Day Trip to Bol (Brac Island) ⛴️Morning: Take a ferry to Bol (7-13 EUR) 🏖️👙🩴Afternoon: Enjoy Zlatni Rat beach and explore Bol. 🍲Evening: Return to Split for your last night. Have a farewell dinner. Day 6: Departure 🧘♀️Depending on your departure time, explore any remaining sites in Split or relax before your journey. Extra Days Options in Split: 🏝️Island Hopping (13-27 EUR): Spend an extra day exploring nearby islands like Solta or Vis. 🏞️ Nature and Adventure (13-27 EUR): Visit Krka National Park for waterfalls or go rafting on the Cetina River. 🖼️ Cultural Exploration (7-13 EUR): Explore the Ivan Mestrovic Gallery or take a day trip to Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Adjust the itinerary based on your interests and the time of year. Make sure to check the ferry schedules, especially for day trips to Hvar and Bol. Split offers plenty of options for exploration, so choose activities that align with your preferences. #croatiafulloflife #croatiaitinerary #itinerary #travelplan #travelmode
solowanderingsoulsolowanderingsoul
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"The Church of St Donatus is a church located in Zadar, Croatia. Its name refers to Donatus of Zadar, bishop who began construction on this church in the 9th century and ended it on the northeastern part of the Roman forum. Originally named Church of the Holy Trinity, in the 15th century it was re-dedicated to St Donatus. The church is the largest Pre-Romanesque building in Croatia. It is also an example of the centralised type of the Carolingian period in Europe. The beginning of the building of the church was placed to the second half of the 8th century, and it is supposed to have been completed in the 9th century. The Zadar bishop and diplomat Donat (8th and 9th centuries) is credited with the building of the church. He led the representations of the Dalmatian cities to Constantinople and Charles the Great, which is why this church bears slight resemblance to Charlemagne's court chapels, especially the one in Aachen (now Aachen Cathedral), and also to the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna. It belongs to the Pre-Romanesque architectural period. The circular church, formerly domed, is 27 m high and is characterised by simplicity and technical primitivism. It has three radially situated apses and an ambulatory around the central area, surmounted by circular gallery. The circular shape is typical of the early medieval age in Dalmatia. It was built on the Roman forum, and materials from buildings in the latter were used in its construction. Among the fragments which are built into the foundations it is still possible to distinguish the remains of a sacrificial altar on which is written IVNONI AVGUSTE IIOVI AVGUSTO. The use of the church has varied during its lifetime; during the rule of the Republic of Venice it was a warehouse, as well as during the French occupation and under the Austrians. After the city was annexed to Yugoslavia, it served as an archaeological museum for a short period of time. The building is currently used as the concert venue for the annual International Festival of Medieval Renaissance Music (Musical Evenings in St Donatus) due to the building's interiors and acoustics."
Karlo BalogKarlo Balog
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Church of St. The Donat (originally Holy Trinity) is the most precious monument of pre-Renaissance architecture of the early Middle Ages (9th century) in Croatia and a symbol of the city of Zadar, and for its peculiar shape is one of the most significant of its kind in Europe. The type of construction follows the shape of the church chapels of the circular floor from the early to the Carolinian period. However, with its coarse monumentality (height 27 and width of 22 meters), the unusual cylindrical shape and the double interior space stand out with originality, without some direct patterns. According to tradition, it was built by the bishop of Zadar, St. Donat in the 9th century, and was mentioned in the 10th century by his famous work "On Governance of the State" Byzantine Emperor Konstantin Porfirogenet. Originally it was dedicated to the Holy Trinity, and named after the Holy Trinity. Donatus began to be called only from the 15th century.
Danijel PopekDanijel Popek
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This is one of the places that you must visit if you come to zadar. Walking to the top of the tower you will have another perspective from the town and islands and the visit is beautiful. Not so easy to go up, specially because of the width of the steps and door to access outside. I do not recommend for people with mobility issues, or low pressure at least during summer/hot weather or when it is busy. The price was about 1.50£, and maybe 30 mint will be enought to visit. For the church is again about 1.50£, and it interesting to visit. They have the turistic paper in diferent languages ( including portuguese what is not so usually here). Nice and cold 🤣 so if you are getting boilded in zadar and no where to go, or if you are looking for a quiet place you can go there and have a quiet moment inside.
Cláudia Solange Fernandes Moreira (Cláudia FM)Cláudia Solange Fernandes Moreira (Cláudia FM)
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The Church of St. Donatus is a church located in Zadar, Croatia. Its name refers to Donatus of Zadar, who began construction on this church in the 9th century and ended it on the northeastern part of the Roman forum. Originally named Church of the Holy Trinity, in the 15th century it was re-dedicated to St Donatus.
attractions: Sea Organ, Zadar Market, Narodni trg, Roman Forum, The Greeting to the Sun, The Five Wells Square, Cathedral of St. Anastasia, Queen Jelena Madijevka Park, Muzej Iluzija Zadar, Arsenal Zadar MS, restaurants: Restoran Bruschetta, Butler Gourmet&Cocktails Garden, Restoran 4 Kantuna, Harbor CookHouse & Club, The Botanist, Tri Bunara, PET BUNARA Dine & Wine, Restaurant Malo Misto, Art Kavana, Restaurant 2Ribara
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