Northern Dalmatia
Close to the northern tip of Dugi Otok you'll find Punta Bjanca lighthouse (built 1849). At 42m, it's the largest such beacon on the Adriatic. A small…
Must-see attractions in Northern Dalmatia
Northern Dalmatia
Saltwater Mir Lake is fed by underground channels that run through limestone to the sea; it's home to an endemic species of eel. The lake, which is clear…
Šibenik
Housed in the 17th-century Rector’s Palace, this well-curated museum focuses on the city and its surrounds. The permanent collection of artefacts dating…
Zadar
A wealth of prehistoric, ancient and medieval relics, mainly from Zadar and its surrounds, awaits at this fascinating museum. Highlights include a 2.5m…
Pag Island
Housed in the spectacular restored Ducal Palace (Kneževa Palača), designed by Juraj Dalmatinac, this museum showcases some remarkably intricate designs…
Zadar
Climb up the tower belonging to St Anastasia's Cathedral for worth-the-effort views across the city and out to sea.
Zadar
Entry to this historic monastery includes access to a lovely Renaissance cloister, the Gothic church (the oldest of its kind in Dalmatia, consecrated in…
Medieval Monastery Mediterranean Garden
Šibenik
Designed and completed by award-winning landscape artist Dragutin Kiš, this tiny recreated medieval garden has a formal layout, with herbs and medicinal…
Zadar
The most elaborate of the city gates also has the prettiest setting, facing a sheltered little marina. Dating from 1543, it has Renaissance-style…
Zadar
Built in 1574 on the site of a former moat, this square takes its name from the five wells that supplied Zadar with water until 1838. Set into the…
Zadar
Also known as St Chrysogonus' Gate (Vrata Sv Krševana), this port-facing archway was built in 1573 and sports the Venetian lion and part of a Roman…
Šibenik
Dating from the end of the 15th century, this church is a fine example of Gothic-Renaissance architecture, but sadly the interior has mouldering paintwork…
Northern Dalmatia
The little island of Galovac, just 80m from Preko's town centre, is pretty and wooded, and boasts a Franciscan monastery dating from the 15th century and…
Zadar
This fun museum is devoted to optical and other illusions. There's a vortex tunnel, holograms, a mirror room, an infinity room and loads of interactive…
Northern Dalmatia
With your own car you can easily drive to the fishing village of Kali, south of Preko, where the nearby islet of Ošljak is covered with pine and cypress…
Zadar
This impressive museum in a Benedictine convent boasts a fine collection of reliquaries, sculpture, embroidery and paintings. Of particular note are works…
Pag Island
Over the bridge in what remains of ancient Stari Grad – which is very little – this exhibition (in a former salt warehouse) documents the production of…
Šibenik
A useful rainy-day diversion for the kids, this little aquarium has a display of local and tropical fish, along with crabs, lobsters, rays, small sharks…
Northern Dalmatia
This local parish church was built in the 15th century. Its wooden altar and Renaissance paintings are particularly impressive.
Zadar
This modest archway is the city's most important gate as it is the main tourist entrance from the handy footbridge across the harbour.
Zadar
This humble gate is handy for reaching the ferries and excursion boats that line the harbour here.
