Day No. 6 - Zadar - The sounds of the sea

Although I haven't been to the old town of Zadar for around 45 years, I still have images of bazaar stalls in my head, the likes of which can only be found in the Orient today. Carpets and bags made from a kind of carpet were on sale everywhere. Garlic and onions in abundance. Fruit and vegetables were displayed in large baskets. Old women sold šljivovica, olives, olive oil and cheese. 

We drift through the alleyways of Zadar's old town. 

Although Zadar cannot deny its Venetian and Roman past, much has changed. - Where the ferries to Italy used to dock, steps now invite you to linger. We were particularly impressed by the so-called Sea Organ (Morske orgulje) by architect Nikola Bašić. The movement of the waves creates music by forcing air into organ pipes. This creates different tones. Absolutely worth listening to! After our long walk through Zadar's old town, we enjoy the peace and quiet on the steps.

During our walk, we suddenly see signs of an exhibition. Apparently, works by the Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali are being shown in Zadar. - Of course we don't want to miss it. Over 200 paintings, tapestries, sculptures and reliefs by the artist are on display. - When I used to think of Dali, the artist's soft clocks were the first thing that came to mind. That's not mine, I thought. Then I stood in front of his work "El concilio ecuménico" in the Dali Museum in Saint Petersburg and I was just amazed. Today, his work "La gare de Perpignan" ("The Railway Station of Perpignan") is an absolute favorite of mine. Fortunately, it hangs in the Museum Ludwig in Cologne. So I can look at it at any time. - The exhibition in Zadar didn't show such highlights, but it did give an exciting impression of the artist's early works. So this exhibition was my highlight in Zadar today.