Croatia - Along the Adriatic Sea
From Zagreb to Zadar and Biograd na Moru.
Epicenter
The main square of Zagreb has existed since the 17th century, featuring Josip Jelačić himself on a horse. The statue was installed in 1866, removed in 1947 but restored after the breakup of Yogoslavia in 1990.
Trg Josipa Jelačića, Zagreb
Sunny afternoon
View from Lotrscak Tower, Zagreb
Eternity
The impressive arcades dates back to 1879.
Mirogoj cemetary, Zagreb
Reach for heaven
Cathedral of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Time for a shorter name.
The cathedral in Zagreb
Chimney tower
This old tower from the 13th century was built to protect the southern gate of the city wall.
Lotrscak Tower, Zagreb
Mary was here
One of the weirdest shrines I've been to. Located in an old gateway, like having an altar in a tunnel. But still serene and beautiful.
Stone Gate, Zagreb
Tiles
The roof tiles are placed so they represent the coat of arms of Zagreb.
St Marks Church, Zagreb
Pathway
This old tower from the 13th century was built to protect the southern gate of the city wall.
Lotrscak Tower, Zagreb
Greensleeves
Hello spring, we meet again!
Zagreb
The sound of tides
These stairs are known as the Sea organ, since pipes beneath them form a musical instrument based on the rhythm of the waves.
Morske orgulje in Zadar
Millennias of stone
Ruins are all that remains of the 2000-year-old buildings, once the largest forum on this side of the Adriatic.
Roman forum in Zadar
Sans Daft Punk
This is the visual counterpart to the Sea organ, powered by solar panels during the day.
Greeting to the Sun in Zadar
Laurel and Hardy
The circular church of Church of St Donatus is a symbol of the city. Next to it is the bell tower of the cathedral, considerably thinner but a lot taller.
Roman Forum in Zadar
Millennias of stone
St Mary's Church was founded in 1066, but rebuilt during the 16th century in Renaissance style.
Roman Forum in Zadar
Above the bells
The bell tower of the cathedral offers magnificent views of the old town.
View from Cathedral of St Anastasia in Zadar
Path to the Adriatic
Biograd na Moru
Tranquility
Biograd na Moru
Clear as crystal
Biograd na Moru
Sharp turn
Biograd na Moru