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Zadar

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What to see in Zadar

Roman ruins, medieval churches and an organ played by the sea at sunset.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Flickr user: Alistair young · CC BY 2.0

Zadar highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Sea Organ

    Pipes beneath the promenade steps that sound with the waves.

  2. Greeting to the Sun

    A circle of solar panels that lights up at night.

  3. Church of St Donatus

    Round, from the 9th century, the symbol of the city.

  4. Roman Forum

    Remains of the forum right in the centre.

  5. Land Gate

    The Venetian entrance to the city.

Day trips from Zadar

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Zadar

Any time of year is good to travel to Zadar: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the konoba (tavern). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Croatia guide.

Frequently asked questions about Zadar

What to see in Zadar?

Sea Organ, Greeting to the Sun, Church of St Donatus, Roman Forum and Land Gate.

What to see in Zadar in one day?

Don’t miss Sea Organ, Greeting to the Sun, Church of St Donatus, Roman Forum and Land Gate. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Zadar?

Any time of year is good to travel to Zadar: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Zadar?

Kornati and Plitvice.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.