Zadar | Top 15 Must-Visit Places, Croatia 🇭🇷 | Travel Guide + Drone Views

Zadar | Top 15 Must-Visit Places, Croatia 🇭🇷 | Travel Guide + Drone Views

Hey guys, this is your traveler friend Amit Mishra and you’re watching Amit Traveler. Travel with me to the must visit places in Zada you simply can’t miss. I’m in Zadr, the port city of Croatia. Usually to come to Zada during winter, you will have to take the transport from Zagreb. Since old days, Zadr has been protected by fortified city walls punctuated by mainly two gates, land gate and sea gate. The one behind you see is the land gate. So this here you see is the land gate which has the image of a saint and the lion and was built in 1543 representing the republic of Venice because it was under Roman Empire. This is the fortified city wall of Zadar which has protected it since ages. So the place I am now is called a sea organ and if you can hear it then this is the music. If you can hear it then this is the music which is played by the sea water pressure that runs into the pipes underneath these stepped marbles. It’s fascinating. which uses the power of the sea to produce a series of r yet melodious sounds through the pipe that run underneath us. This creates a captivating and relaxing music. Just beside sea organ you have something called as sun salutation which is an urban installation by architect Nicola Basic. It consists of 300 multi-layered glasses panel that absorb light sunlight during the day and light up at night. The best time to enjoy the breathtaking display of light of this sun salutation is in the evening with the music of sea organ in the background. The church you see in front is St. Donatus Church and just beside that is the Roman Forum. Among the preserved remains of Roman forum, the one you see in behind is called as pillar of shame and it still stands at its original position. The reason it is called as pillar of shame is people were chained to the column and subjected to public humiliation. You can still see the chains and the nails are still visible as the haunting reminder of the dark past. This is St. Anastasia Cathedral. It dates back to fourth or fifth century. The impressive part of the cathedral is the 54 m tall bell tower. From Zadr, you can do several island hopping and hiking and bicycling on those islands as well. And the price for the ferry is very cheap. Around 34 you spend and you will be able to go to the island for example Uglia Island. This is Narodni Tra or people’s square old town central square. People’s square is declared as the most beautiful square of Croatia. It has been the heart of city life since the middle ages. This what you see here is the seagate which connects the peninsula of Zadar with the mainland. This prominard the path you see is called as the prominard of Reva. And there is the sea organ and the sun’s salutation. And the famous film director Alfred Hitchcock, he has mentioned that this is the world’s best sunset viewpoint which is near the sea organ. So this is what I was talking about earlier. After the sunset, you can see due to the solar energy, these are charged and they glow up into different colors. I found a very cozy restaurant which is called as towir which in Croatian means donkey and when I asked the gentle lady why the name towar and donkey they said that it is a precious animal in the old days. So they have named it and this is some amazing food. You must visit this place. It is very affordable and very welcoming host. This here is called as five well square because they have these five wells one two and similarly you can count more but they have set up like a Christmas market here. In front what you see is a Roman pillar which is beside the St. Simon Church. The St. Simon Church may seem insignificant but it has some historical importance and something which is very fascinating. It holds the most stunning chest of 250 kg of silver which contains the mummified remains of Saint Simon. During summer season you’ll be finding the buses from all over. So doesn’t matter which city you travel you will be able to find from Plitwis also you will be able to find the bus transport to come to Zada and Split and so on. Whereas in winter it is not possible. Even during winter several bus transports run throughout Croatia from Zagreb. So you won’t be facing any problems in traveling at all. If you guys like the video please do like, share and subscribe to the channel. Thanks for watching.

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Welcome to Zadar, Croatia – a city where 2,000 years of history meet the beauty of the Adriatic Sea. In this vlog, I’ll take you through drone views and on-the-ground explorations of Zadar’s most fascinating landmarks, cultural gems, and unforgettable experiences.

📍 Here’s what you’ll discover in this vlog:

🔹 Land Gate (Kopnena Vrata) – Built in 1543 by the Venetians, this grand triumphal arch was once Zadar’s main entrance. Adorned with the Lion of St. Mark, it symbolized Venice’s power and still stands as one of the most impressive Renaissance city gates in Dalmatia.

🔹 Sea Gate (Porta Marina) – Dating back to 1573, this smaller but elegant gate was built to commemorate the victory at the Battle of Lepanto. It connects Zadar’s Old Town to the sea, offering a charming glimpse into the city’s maritime past.

🔹 Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje) – An architectural wonder completed in 2005, this unique instrument uses sea waves and wind to create natural, ever-changing music. It’s the world’s first of its kind and one of Zadar’s most iconic attractions.

🔹 Sun Salutation (Pozdrav Suncu) – Created by Nikola Bašić, the same architect behind the Sea Organ, this 22-meter solar installation absorbs sunlight by day and transforms into a vibrant light show at night, celebrating Zadar’s stunning sunsets.

🔹 Church of St. Donatus – Dating back to the 9th century, this circular church is one of Croatia’s most important pre-Romanesque monuments. Built on the remains of the Roman Forum, it symbolizes the blend of ancient and medieval Zadar.

🔹 Roman Forum – Commissioned by Emperor Augustus in the 1st century BC, this ancient square was once the heart of public life. Today, ruins of temples, columns, and stone pavements give you a direct link to Roman times.

🔹 Pillar of Shame (Scaffold Column) – Once used in the Middle Ages to punish wrongdoers by tying them in public, this Roman column still stands in the Forum, a fascinating reminder of Zadar’s medieval justice system.

🔹 St. Anastasia’s Cathedral & Bell Tower – The largest cathedral in Dalmatia, originally built in the 12th–13th century, dedicated to St. Anastasia, whose relics lie inside. Climb the Bell Tower for panoramic views over Zadar and the Adriatic.

🔹 Narodni Trg (People’s Square) – Zadar’s central square since medieval times, surrounded by the City Guard building (1562) and City Loggia. It’s the lively heart of the Old Town, perfect for people-watching.

🔹 Promenade (Riva) – A breathtaking seafront walkway praised by Alfred Hitchcock, who claimed Zadar has “the most beautiful sunset in the world.” Best enjoyed in the evening as the sun dips into the Adriatic.

🔹 Restaurant Dovar (Donkey) – A charming local restaurant serving authentic Dalmatian cuisine. Its name means “donkey” in the local dialect, symbolizing tradition and simplicity.

🔹 Five Wells Square (Trg Pet Bunara) – Built in 1574 to supply water during sieges, the five wells are still preserved today. It’s one of Zadar’s most picturesque historic spots.

🔹 Roman Pillar – Another remnant of the ancient Forum, this massive Roman column once marked sacred space and still stands as a symbol of Zadar’s antiquity.

🔹 St. Simon Church – Famous for housing the silver reliquary chest of St. Simon, crafted in 1380, one of the finest pieces of medieval goldsmithing in Europe.

🔹 Boat Ride to Ugljan Island – Just a short trip across the channel, Ugljan is known as “the green island” for its olive groves, charming villages, and peaceful beaches – a perfect escape from the city.

🔹 Zadar Bus Travel Info – In winter, direct bus connections to Zadar mainly run from Zagreb, while in summer, routes expand from across Croatia, including Plitvice Lakes, making the city an easy destination year-round.

🌅 From Roman ruins and medieval cathedrals to modern wonders like the Sea Organ and Sun Salutation, Zadar is a city that blends history, culture, and natural beauty. Whether it’s sunsets, ancient landmarks, or Adriatic adventures, Zadar will leave you in awe.

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