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Greeting to the Sun
The Greeting to the Sun is a circular light installation with a diameter of 22 meters, set flush with the stone quay at the tip of the Zadar peninsula. The circle is made up of 300 multi-layer glass plates, beneath which photovoltaic cells gather solar energy throughout the day. After dusk, the stored energy triggers a programmed, colourful light show that pulses in time with the rhythm of the immediately adjacent Sea Organ. The work was designed by architect Nikola Bašić, the same creator as the Sea Organ, and was unveiled in 2008. The installation also generates electricity that powers the entire harbour-front lighting. It is one of the most photographed spots in Zadar and is best experienced at sunset, which Alfred Hitchcock is said to have called the most beautiful in the world.
- Location: Croatia
- Top sights: Greeting to the Sun · Riznica samostana · Samostan sv. Frane
- Nearby: Poljana, Ugljan (4 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 90 | 100 | 78 | 66 | 65 | 48 | 40 | 47 | 102 | 93 | 129 | 108 |
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Geography
Facts
- Circular installation 22 meters in diameter
- 300 multi-layer glass plates sit flush with the stone floor
- Photovoltaic cells collect solar energy during the day
- The light show follows the rhythm of the Sea Organ
- Created by architect Nikola Bašić, opened in 2008
- Generates electricity for the harbour promenade lighting
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Church of St. Donatus
A church in Zadar, Croatia. The 9th-century rotunda is a landmark.
Tower of Sv. Stosija
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Archeological Museum Zadar🏛 museum
A museum in Croatia. It displays archaeological finds from the Dalmatia region.
Zlato i srebro Zadra🏛 museum
A museum in Croatia. It exhibits gold and silver jewelry from Zadar's history.
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A Roman Catholic church building in Zadar, Croatia. The Romanesque building dates from the 12th century.
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