[2025 Zadar Attraction] Travel Guide for The Greeting to the Sun (Updated Jul)

#AprilTravelSupport You can also enjoy a beautiful sunset at the Sun Greeting in Zadar, but you should know that it will be difficult to take pictures because there are so many people. If you visit a little later in the day, you can also see LED lights that collect solar energy and generate heat in the evening, which is recommended. #croatiatravel

Zadar is a city filled with fairy-tale colors, boasting unique natural landscapes and cultural charm that make visitors feel as if they've stepped into a dreamlike world. Sea Organ: Nature's Music Box One of Zadar's most famous attractions is the Sea Organ. Designed by architect Nikola Bašić, it consists of 35 organ pipes installed beneath marble steps along the seafront. When the tide flows in, air is pushed through the pipes, creating beautiful music. This unique design transforms ocean waves into a musical performance, perfectly blending nature with human ingenuity. Sitting on the stone steps of the Sea Organ, listening to the music while watching the sunset is an incredibly romantic experience. Sun Salutation: A Dreamlike Combination of Light and Music Adjacent to the Sea Organ is another highlight of Zadar, the Sun Salutation. Composed of blue photovoltaic panels forming a large disc, it absorbs solar energy during the day and emits colorful lights through LED tubes at night. When darkness falls, the music from the Sea Organ harmonizes with the light show, creating a magical, dreamlike atmosphere. Ancient History and Architecture Zadar is a city with over 3,000 years of history. The old town preserves many ancient Roman ruins, such as the Roman Forum and St. Donatus Church. Built in the 8th century, St. Donatus Church now serves as a concert hall. Walking through the old town feels like traveling back to ancient Roman times, with every stone telling a historical story. Fairy-Tale Sunsets Zadar's sunsets are renowned as among the most beautiful in the world. The famous American director Alfred Hitchcock once said: "As the magnificent, brilliant sunset slowly sinks into the sea, I feel the eternity of nature. The sunset over Zadar's sea is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful sights in the world." Watching the sunset by the Sea Organ is one of the most romantic experiences Zadar has to offer. These unique features make Zadar a place full of fairy-tale charm, with its music, light effects, and history creating an allure that's impossible to resist.

🇭🇷 Zadar is the oldest city in Croatia and the hometown of the famous soccer star Luka Modric. It perfectly combines historical sites with modern style. I only stayed in Zadar for one day, but this ancient city, which is both quiet and romantic, gave me unexpected peace and comfort. It is also one of my favorite small cities in Croatia. ⛪️ Zadar: Zadar is an ancient city with a thousand-year history. The entire ancient city retains the traditional ancient Roman city structure, including ancient Roman towers, city walls, city gates, and Roman-style roads. Zadar is surrounded by the sea on three sides and has the world's only musical instrument, the Sea Organ, which is also the highlight of the city. 🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️Travel tips: One-day tour of the old town Zadar is a small city, and its main attractions are concentrated in the old town, which are within walking distance of each other. You can visit all the attractions in just one day. It is not as popular as Dubrovnik or Split, so I think this city is more like the most underrated treasure city in Croatia, with its unique understated beauty. You can wander around the old town, listen to the romantic Sea Organ by the sea, and feel the gentleness and comfort of this city. 🌟 You can visit all the attractions in the old town by walking around, and the most recommended attractions are: 📍 St. Donatus' Church This is a medieval round church, dating back to the 9th century, and is one of the oldest buildings in Zadar. It is now mainly used for concerts and festivals. 📍 St. Anastasia's Church St. Anastasia's Church is also known as the Cathedral of St. Anastasia, and it is the largest Catholic church in the Zadar area. It is a typical Romanesque church with an 800-year history. 📍 Sea Organ The Sea Organ is a famous art installation in Zadar that produces organ-like sounds through the action of the waves. It is a must-see experience. At sunset, you can sit by the sea and quietly enjoy the natural music played by the Sea Organ. 📍 Greeting to the Sun Next to the Sea Organ is a square with a circular monument made of 300 glass panels. The photovoltaic cells charge all day, and the collected energy can be used to create a fantastic light show at sunset. 🛣️ Transportation: 🚌 Bus: There are buses to and from Zadar from major tourist cities such as Zagreb, Rijeka, Pula, Sibenik, Split, and Dubrovnik. 🚗 Self-driving: You can drive directly from Zagreb to Zadar along the A1 highway.

Attraction: The Greeting to the Sun Address: Istarska obala, Zadar, Croatia Direction: Uber, Bus or Walk Opening Hours: 24 Hours In Zadar, near the Port has one of the best place for sunset. Next to it is the sea organ so you can hear “flute” like music while enjoying the sunset. After sunset, you can enjoy the light show right at the spot from “The Greeting to the sun” which is a solar panel that create colourful night show at night once it gets dark. Make sure you take lots of pictures! Tip: It can be very hot and sunny during the day, make sure to have enough water and sunscreen. #timetotravel #sunset #croatia #zadar