Zadar Seafront – Riva
The Zadar seafront called Riva, is a place of meeting, gathering and happenings, as well as a place for pleasant strolls with the view over the Ugljan and Pašman islands, and the endless open sea to the northwest. It is embellished by magnificent palm trees, ancient holm oaks and other lush vegetation.
The construction of Riva is connected to the distant 1868 when, by the order of the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph, Zadar was no longer a city-fortress, and that reflected very quickly on its urban development. Only six years later the city ramparts were demolished and Zadar opened towards the sea with its new seafront. As early as the beginning of the 20th century, on the New Seafront 18 luxurious palaces were built, a dock for luxurious passenger boats, cultivated parks were arranged, and promenades for public gatherings of Zadar citizens.
