Zadar
The main city of northern Dalmatia, Zadar houses an ancient walled town with marble streets, Roman ruins, and medieval churches amongst the modern storefronts.
Andy, not me, was brave enough to hike up to the top (I made it two-thirds of the way up and then bailed when I was forced to walk across an entire floor made up of a see-through grate) of the church tower, from where he took panoramic photos of the Old City (and a picture of himself as proof he made it up top).
The coolest part of Zadar is the Sea Organ. I kept hearing about the Sea Organ and had no idea what people were talking about, or at least, why it was a must-see. Pictures of the Sea Organ just looked like a bunch of steps made out of cement at the edge of the water. But then we went…The perforated stone stairs is really a system of pipes and whistles, that, when the seawater pushes through the pipes, creates the sounds/tunes heard above.
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Split
Split is home to Diocletian’s Palace (a World Heritage Site), one of the most “imposing” Roman ruins in existence. Roman Emperor Diocletian was noted for his persecution of Christians, and he built his retirement palace here in Split. After Diocletian’s death, other Roman rulers later used the fortress. Outside of the Palace walls is the remainder of Old Town, now home to numerous shops, restaurants, cafes, and of course, gelato stands.
Our last night in Split fell on a Saturday, and as expected, Old Town was crowded – even more so because there was an outdoor concert playing. We recorded a clip for all of you to enjoy…pay special attention to the top the singer is wearing…
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