Contact details International Relations Office Mail: [email protected] / Phone number: +385(0)23 200 642

Draft Programme

APRIL,19 SUNDAY APRIL,22 WEDNESDAY

All Day Arrival of Participants (Venue: Rector’s Office – room 2.3, 2nd floor)

APRIL, 20 MONDAY 9.00 – 11.00 Individual visits / meetings (optional)

(Venue: Rector’s Office – room 2.3, 2nd floor) 11.30 – 12.00 Coffee break

12.00 – 13.00 Branding of the Registration in the International Environment 11.00 – 12.30 Welcome drink

Welcome by vice–rector (TBC) 13.00 – 14.30 Lunch Presentation of UNIZD

14.30 – 15.30 Tour of the University

12.30 – 14.00 Lunch EVENING FREE 14.00 – 16.00 Participants‘ presentation (5 - 7 min)

APRIL,22 THURSDAY 16.00 – 18.00 City tour

EVENING FREE ALL DAY EXCURSION

APRIL, 21 TUESDAY APRIL,19 FRIDAY

(Venue: Students’ Club – Božo Lerotić) (Venue: Rector’s Office – room 2.3, 2nd floor)

STUDENTS’ DAY 10.00 – 11.30 Internationalisation and mobility session 10.00 – 11.30 Coffee break in Students’ Club:“Božo Lerotić” ESN presentation Meeting with the incoming students, former and 11.30 – 12.00 Coffee break prospective Erasmus student. Lecture given by 12.00 – 13.00 Prof. Zvjezdan Penezić Ph.D

12.00 – 13.30 Lunch 13.00 – 14.30 Lunch

Networking with Erasmus coordinators session 14.30 – 16.00

EVENING FREE

Please note that the programme may be subject to minor changes of

The history of Zadar is very long and very turbulent, but the city The Venetians finally manage to get hold of Zadar in the 15th would rise up every time to prove that its spirit cannot be century, when Ladislaus of Naples sold them the city of destroyed. Zadar and it remains under Venetian rule until the end of the Zadar is an Illyrian settlement and as such, it dates back to the 18th century. Zadar’s economic role is diminished and the 9th century BC. After 59 BC, when it becomes a Roman city has to face two additional threats: the plague and the municipium and shortly afterwards a colony of Roman citizens Ottomans (Turks). After a brief French rule at the beginning it is mentioned under the name Jader (Jadera). The Romans of the 19th century, Zadar becomes a part of Austrian Empire start forming the city as a typical Roman city two thousand turning into a splendid, vibrant Dalmatian city yet again. years ago on the peninsula, where the “old city” is still situated. In the 20th century, Zadar is under Austrian, Italian, Yugoslav Throughout centuries, as the rulers of Zadar change, the name and finally Croatian rule. Heavy bombardments during the of the city changes as well, even though it remains similar to its WWII destroyed more than half of the historical centre and initial form, Jader. So, the Greeks call Zadar Idassa (Jadasa), the end of the 20th century is marked by a series of attacks the Romans Jadera and the Venetians Zara, but finally it is during the Croatian War of Independence. named Zadar in 1947.

Today Zadar is the administrative, tourist and cultural centre of the region called the region of national parks and islands, As the Roman Empire starts falling apart, Zadar deteriorates in since it includes four national parks and 1200 km of a particular during the Migration Period, with low point in the 5th picturesque sea coast with 300 small and large islands, and 6th century. From the 6th to 11th century Zadar is a part of peaceful and untouched bays and about fifty attractive tourist the Byzantine Empire. It becomes the administrative centre of destinations. which represented a threat to Venice, making it one of the biggest opponents of Zadar throughout the centuries. In the 11th century Zadar is a part of the Croatian lands for the first time, with Croatians becoming the majority of the population. The period between the 11th and 14th century, when the first Croatian university is founded in Zadar, is considered Zadar’s Golden Age. Despite constant threats, Zadar is flourishing in every aspect at the time.

Visit our city Zadar What to see

St. Anastasia’s Cathedral St. Francis’s Church & The Riva An attractive Romanesque Franciscan Monastery The greeting to the sun Statue of Špiro Brusina cathedral – the biggest in Riva means waterfront. Until the 19th Consecrated in 1280, The Hansome fellow staring at a Dalmatian – built during the century, the space you see here was Witness this unique chance Saint Francis’s is the shelll in front of the University is 12th and 13th centuries. occupied by an outer ring of to see the latest project in oldest Gothic church in none other than Špiro Brusina. Two attractive rosettes fortifications, needed to keep invaders Zadar called a Salute to the Dalmatia, also displaying Born in 1845, he was an expert decorate the front portal, at bay. The Riva is beautifully planted sun by the architect Nikola fine Reinaissance and in natural sciences and founder and a gallery of blind arches with lawns, flowers and palms. It is Bašić, who represented Baroque work, and of Ornithology in . He the flanks, with a ledge the site of the stunning University Croatia at the 11th Venice containing some very was also a zoologist, explorer, above them providing building, and a great place to stroll Biennal in 2008. important artworks. and a cultural and public official. seating for pigeons to look either in the evening or even to have down on the shrongs on a dip by day. Kalelarga.

Land Gate Five Wells Square The main entrance into the city – from the little Foša harbour built in During the 16th Century, the University of Zadar Roman ruins and The Sea Organ 1543. It is considered one of the Venetians helped the city finest monuments of the Venetian St. Donat Chuch withstand Turkish sieges by Zadar is an ancient Anothe installation designed rule in Dalmatia, and has the form building a large drinking European university city. As Imposing and austere, yet by the architect Nikola Bašić of a triumphal arch with a central water cistern with five early as on 14 June 1396 in absolutely harmonious and that transforms waves into passage for vehicles, and two ornamental wellheads. When Dominican monastery in original in form, it is not various melodies. smaller side arches for the Turkish threat ended, a Zadar the university Studium surprising that the pre – pedestrians. It is decorated with park was built on top of the generale, later called Romanesque St. Donat is motifs such as St Chrysogonus nearby bastion, and Universitas Jadertina was taken as the very symbol of (Zadar’s patron Sant and the nowadays the attractive founded. The University of Zadar and an image of the symbol of the city) on his horse, stone – flagged park serves Zadar is the largest fully unique spirit of Dalmatia. and the Shield of St Mark (The as the perfect gathering point integrated university in coat of arms of the Republic of for skateboarders. Croatia. Venice). Previously, the area had been highly defensive, with a surrounding moat. Restaurants and cafes

Bruschetta Bistro Gourment Kalelarga Pet Bunara Trattoria Canzona

Quality products from the Zadar This restaurant offers delicious This bistro offers great seasonal Delicious Mediterranean region, the range of food is varied contemporary dishes, like ravioli foods, such as asparagus dishes, food. Meal sizes and from several types of bruschetta, safran and cold white fish with a great variety of wines and prices are proportional. to fish and meat carpaccio, as artichokes or classical delicious sweets. well as different types of pizza Mediterranean meals. Stomorica 8 and pasta. Tel (+385-23) 21 2 0 81 Stratico ulica Široka ulica1 Mihovila Pavlinovića 12 Tel (+385-23) 22 40 10 Tel (+385 23) 23 30 00 Tel (+385 23) 31 29 15 Prices: 60-180kn Prices: 60-150kn Prices: 60-110kn

Cut Pizza Callegro Croccante Illy Concept Bar In every corner of the Indoor and outdoor city you can find little It has the most beautiful view It offers fresh croissants and seating, a nice place to food shops that offer at the old Roman Forum. scrumptious toast. relax and have a delicious cut pizza at cheap price. Široka ulica 18 Široka ulica 14 conversation.

Ruđera Boškovića 4 HOW TO GET TO ZADAR? OLD TOWN

BY PLANE The International Zadar Airport is located in Zemunik (12 km from Zadar) and offers flights to (the main Croatian airport) and to large number of European cities directly from University of Zadar and Zadar. Information about flight schedules and destinations can be found on the official web site of Zadar Airport www.zadar- International Relations airport.hr. Office

Mihovila Pavlinovića 1 23000 Zadar, Croatia BY BUS Phone: 385(0)23 200 642 Buses connect Zadar with all larger cities in : , E-mail: [email protected] Trieste, Vienna, Zürich, Munich, Rotterdam and others.

ZADAR BUS STATION – LIBURNIJA d.o.o. Ante Starčevića 1 23 000 Zadar, Croatia Web: http://www.liburnija-zadar.hr/ Phone: +385(0)60 305 305 E-mail: [email protected] Hotel Kolovare Ulica Bože Peričića 14 BY TRAIN Tel 023 203 200 This may be the most difficult way of reaching Zadar, because Zadar is connected by train to Zagreb and the rest of Europe through the city of Knin. BY CAR

Zadar can be reached by car using the highways from ZADAR RAILWAY STATION direction of Zagreb or from direction of or driving Ante Starčevića 4 down the coast from Rijeka. More information about the 23 000 Zadar, Croatia situation on the highways and maps can be found on Phone: +385(0)23 212 555 www.hak.hr. E-mail:[email protected] If you fly to Zadar you can take the bus The approximate distance in kilometres (25,00 HRK one way ticket) to the main bus between Zadar and some European cities: station or the city centre. A taxi ride from BY FERRY • Zagreb 270 km • Trieste 300 km the airport will cost you approx. 150,00 HRK The ferry port in the city centre connects Zadar with • Graz 520 km • Vienna 705 km (20 Euros). Ancona (Italy) and some ferry ports on Croatian islands • Berlin 1400 km • Milan 700 km and harbours (Rijeka, , Pula etc.). Information • Munich 800 km • Paris 1700 km If you need roadside assistance or in case about schedules and destinations can be found on the of an accident, call at +385/1987 HAK - official web sites of Jadrolinia www.jadrolinija.hr and Mia Croatian Auto-club which operates 24 hours Tours Agency www.miatours.hr. daily. For road information and advice call +385/62 777 777.