City Gloss

The city of Zadar is situated in the south of Croatia. Zadar is a small port city and a seaside resort on the Adriatic. 82 680 inhabitants live here. The majority of the population are Croats. Zadar is located on a narrow spit of land. It is separated from the mainland by a narrow moat. The city has a large port and consists of four districts.

Most of the old town is of Venetian style. There are many interesting buildings, such as the Lord Square, the Fountain Square and the Simeon place. Culturally and historically important churches include the following: * the Church of the Holy Church of St. Donatus Chrysogonus * the (she was at the beginning of the 9th century) * The Church of St. Simeon the Church of St. Elias Church * * the convent of St. Mary’s Other notable Structures include: * * the arsenal of the Archbishop’s Palace, * the former palace of the priors, the Roman Forum * * Pet of the fountain opened in 1902 on the first bunara Hotel, the Hotel Bristol. In the area are four national parks featured: * The National Park Kornati (He is part of the Kornati, a small island region in the Croatian Adriatic) * National Park Northern Velebit (he is in the northern part of the Velebit massif near the town of Senj) * The National Park Paklenica (it is located 40 km north of Zadar) and * Krka National Park (it covers an area of 109 km ) The sport of basketball is clearly in the foreground.

KK Zadar is the traditional association of the city can be heard in all of Europe from itself. Another very important sport is cycling. There are two cycling clubs. Both are committed to road racing. The football club NK Zadar is the city, in the last season in the first Croatian League risen. But has to contend with financial problems. Since mid-July 2005 there is a sea port directly on the organ. It generates the wave motion music. Very interesting and for the whole family very much worth seeing. All in all, you can spend a very nice holiday with your family.