Zadar, the main city of northern Dalmatia, was damaged by bombs during 2nd World War and by Yugoslav rockets in 1991 – but it has been rebuilt and restored retaining much of its old flavour and controversially new modern buildings.
We wander past the churches – particularly interesting is the white circular 9th Century Church of St. Donatus.
Modern, concrete buildings line the inlet.
Zadar’s one of a kind, “SEA ORGAN” (Morske Orgulje) designed by a local artist, attracted the crowds. The Sea Organ is a series of perforated stone stairs that descend into the sea with a system of pipes and whistles that create an unusual sound – like sighs or even mournful sounds when the movement of the sea pushes wind through the pipes. Very creative!
Also by the same artist is “the greeting to the sun”, a large circular arrangement of LED lights on the ground that change colours and patterns at sunset!
Football!! Croatia loves their football! The UEFA is every four years and this year it is hosted in France and Croatia is going well.
Could we park any closer to the coast?!!… Overnight stop traveling North again. A small Autocamp in Senj.
Are you meeting Roy and Donna over there now? Jo