Town of Zadar
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Zadar is located in the very center of the Croatian Adriatic, in the most indented part of the coast. The national parks Plitvice, Paklenica, Krka and Kornati, nature parks Velebit and Telašćica, as well as more than 300 islands and islets are all in the vicinity of this historical town. Natural beauties, numerous coves and beaches, cultural and historical monuments, and tourist offerings, make Zadar one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Croatia. Thanks to its geographical position, Zadar has a mild Mediterranean climate, which is reflected in the beautiful Mediterranean vegetation, with occasional exotic subtropical plants in town parks. An average air temperature in the summer months is 25 C, 7C in the winter, while the average sea temperature is 23C during the summer. Its historical and cultural heritage make Zadar one of the most interesting Mediterranean towns. The following cultural monuments are worth visiting:
the church of Saint Donat from the 9th century - a unique one in Europe The Roman Forum from the 1st century, from the Emperor August times - the largest researched forum site on the eastern Adriatic coast the Saint Mary's Bell Tower from the year 1105, a lovely Romanesque building, built by Koloman, a Croat-Hungarian king The Harbour Gate with an arch dating from Roman times Saint Francis' Monastery with treasury and the oldest Gothic church in Dalmatia the Cathedral of Saint Stošija from the 13th century is one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches with floor mosaics in Croatia, dating back from the 5th century the Church of Saint Grisogono from the 12th century is one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Croatia the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Andrew the Elder, from the 5-6th century Saint Simeon's Church with the saint's tomb, is the most precious example of the Croatian medieval goldsmith Citadel with The Land Gate, the distinct Renaissance structure from the 16th century Sea organsTraditional events include Music Nights in Donat, The New Theatre Festival, Zadar Summer Theater Festival, and various art performances.
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