Novigrad, Zadar County

Coordinates: 44°10′52″N 15°32′52″E / 44.18111°N 15.54778°E / 44.18111; 15.54778
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Novigrad
Municipality
UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
23312 Novigrad
Websitewww.opcina-novigrad.hr

Novigrad is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Zadar County. According to the 2011 census, there were 2,375 inhabitants, absolute majority of whom were Croats.

panoramic view
Novigrad panorama
the Novigrad municipality within the Zadar County
Vlatković (Kontin's) palace is located within the historic center of Novigrad, just above the Great (city) gate along the eastern rampart. The yard is a set of residential and commercial buildings with a water cistern and terraced gardens. It was extended several times in the period from the 17th to the 19th century. The last extensive reconstruction of the complex was carried out in 1813, when Canon Pave Vlatković built a cistern and decorated the residential buildings in the forms of classicism.

History

In 1386, the Hungarian and Croatian sovereign

Cretan War.[3]

Attractions

The historic little town on the southern side of the Novigrad sea is situated in a narrow bay. The Novigrad sea is abundant in fish and shellfish, which is why Novigrad fishermen are well known. The town has preserved its

Mediterranean
architecture, and partially also its system of fortification. The vicinity of the Zrmanja River allows for attractive canoe, kayak or rafting excursions.

References

  1. Wikidata Q119585703
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  2. ^ "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2021 Census". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
  3. ^ "Novigrad Dalmatia : Croatia :: Private accommodation, apartments, hotel, camping in Novigrad Dalmatia". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-08-09.

External links

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