We headed to the coast and arrived in Zadar in time for dinner and a stroll through town, which is known for its Roman and Venetian ruins. No cars allowed in the Old Town, so we parked our rental car by one of a number of gates in city walls built by the Venetians.

Our hotel is right off a large square, one of several that are ringed by buildings from the 9th to 12th centuries.

On the square

The Zadar Cathedral by day and by night

Nearby

Church of St. Donatus

Benedictine Convent of St. Mary

We spent Sunday out on the water, stopping on several islands to swim, stroll and have a coffee, a major pastime in Zadar (and the rest of Croatia, from what I can tell).

On Monday we went to the Museum of Ancient Glass. All of the extensive holdings were unearthed in Zadar.

Below “glass accessories from the grave”.

Above, various glass vessels including some used for cosmetics. Accompanied by timeless advice from Ovid, in Ars  Amatoria.

We had an early dinner so that we’d be sure to catch the sunset, along with the eerie tones of the Zadar Sea Organ.