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A (not very) shaggy dog tale…
Dalmatia - the sunny coast in the south of Croatia? 101 Dalmatians - a pack of spotty hounds immortalised by Disney? Is there a connection? Indeed there is.... -
Photo Competition Be Local!
Be local! Send us a photo on the theme "I'll be back in Zagreb" (Vraćam se Zagrebe tebi.... -
History
With its turbulent past, Zadar is sometimes said to be a microcosm of the history of Croatia. Here's a (very short) version of what happened.... -
…and Zadar created basketball
Croatians, giants as they are, are both accomplished players and passionate followers of basketball (here called košarka).... -
The Brkan brothers
When we talk about the contemporary photography, it’s impossible not to mention Ante and Zvonimir Brkan.... -
Olive oil
Olives have played a small but integral part in world history, yet nobody ever really notices this. Think about it, winners at the first Olympics were given an olive wreath to wear on their heads, we extend an olive branch as a sign of peace, and even Popeye's lanky girlfriend was named Olive Oil.... -
Agrotourism
Fertile plainsThe contrast between the relative prosperity of life on the Dalmatian coast and the Zadar hinterland couldn't be more stark.... -
Zadar districts
ArbanasiArbanasi lies just to the north of Kolovare. It's an old district where remnants of Neolithic settlements can still be found, as well as parts of the Roman aqueduct built to bring water to the city from Vransko lake 40km away, and a Roman necropolis in the grounds of the tobacco factory (still working)....
Zadar’s Protection Squad
Zadar has four patron saints. If that seems a bit excessive, read the History section, you’ll soon understand why. Here’s the gang:
St Simeon – Sveti Šimun Saint Simeon (or Simon) is said to have been present at the birth of Jesus, which is probably why women wishing to bear a son appeal to him. This also explains why he is the most popular patron saint: around here, the birth of a son occasions much quaffing of rakija and Tarzan-like chest-beating. The saint’s body is kept in an amazing casket which is opened every year on October 8 St Chrysogonus.
Sveti Krševan - St Chrysogonus (or Grisogono in Italian) is the main patron saint of the city: the City of Zadar Day celebrations are always held on St Chrysogonus’ day (November 24). You can see him riding a horse on Zadar’s coat of arms and flag. He was persecuted and beheaded by Roman Emperor Diocletian (who built the palace at Split).
St Anastasia -Sveta Stošija - St Anastasia was also martyred under Diocletian, and is also said to have been present at the birth of Christ. She cared for persecuted Christians, and unfortunately met the same fate herself – she was tortured and beheaded. Her remains now lie in a marble reliquary in the Cathedral, which is dedicated to her. “Anastasia’s dream”.
St Zoilo – (no translation available) The least well-known of Zadar’s keepers, St Zoilo rescued St Chrysogonus’ body when it was washed up on the shore, and buried it at his home in Venice. Although Chrysogonus had been beheaded, his body was miraculously whole. For this and other kind acts, St Zoilo’s relics were brought to Zadar after his death.
Sveti Krševan - St Chrysogonus (or Grisogono in Italian) is the main patron saint of the city: the City of Zadar Day celebrations are always held on St Chrysogonus’ day (November 24). You can see him riding a horse on Zadar’s coat of arms and flag. He was persecuted and beheaded by Roman Emperor Diocletian (who built the palace at Split).
St Anastasia -Sveta Stošija - St Anastasia was also martyred under Diocletian, and is also said to have been present at the birth of Christ. She cared for persecuted Christians, and unfortunately met the same fate herself – she was tortured and beheaded. Her remains now lie in a marble reliquary in the Cathedral, which is dedicated to her. “Anastasia’s dream”.
St Zoilo – (no translation available) The least well-known of Zadar’s keepers, St Zoilo rescued St Chrysogonus’ body when it was washed up on the shore, and buried it at his home in Venice. Although Chrysogonus had been beheaded, his body was miraculously whole. For this and other kind acts, St Zoilo’s relics were brought to Zadar after his death.