The Monument to the Sun, or Pozdrav suncu, is a beautiful monument that must be seen if you find your dream vacation rental in Zadar. Made up of three hundred multi-layered glass plates that are embedded in the pavement on the waterfront of the pier, organised in a 22-meter diameter circle, the monument is turned on at night and produces a beautiful light show. It goes hand-in-hand with the Sea Organ (which we have written about before here) and symbolises communication with nature through light, while the organ uses sound. Next to the main installation, which represents the sum, are smaller installations that represent other planets of the solar system.
Interestingly, the installations are lit using photo-voltage solar modules that absorb light energy and then transform it into electricity and release it into the distributive voltage power network. It produces enough energy to light the installation and half of the total amount of energy needed for lighting the entire Zadar waterfront; eco-friendly and beautiful at the same time!
The waterfront is a wonderful place to spend lazy evenings on holidays in Zadar, boasting the relaxing and gentle sound of the Sea Organ, the “most beautiful sunset in the world”, and then a pretty light show from the Monument to the Sun once the sun has set. Just take a stroll down after enjoying dinner in the city, take some time to digest and take in the stunning surroundings and peaceful atmosphere. Take a deep breath and admire it all, you're finally on vacation in Croatia and Zadar is really just the perfect location for a well-earned break.
The waterfront is a wonderful place to spend lazy evenings on holidays in Zadar, boasting the relaxing and gentle sound of the Sea Organ, the “most beautiful sunset in the world”, and then a pretty light show from the Monument to the Sun once the sun has set. Just take a stroll down after enjoying dinner in the city, take some time to digest and take in the stunning surroundings and peaceful atmosphere. Take a deep breath and admire it all, you're finally on vacation in Croatia and Zadar is really just the perfect location for a well-earned break.
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