Monument to the Sun
자다르
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to 'The Greeting to the Sun' (Pozdrav suncu), Zadar’s most iconic modern landmark. As a professor of contemporary urban design, I find this installation by architect Nikola Bašić to be a profound bridge between…
Listen in the app2The Solar Collector and Photovoltaic Magic
During the day, the Greeting to the Sun appears as a minimalist, dark blue glass circle integrated seamlessly into the stone pavement of the Riva. However, beneath this calm surface, a complex process of energy collection is…
Listen in the app3The Astronomical Ring and the Saints
Look closely at the chrome ring that encircles the large solar disc. This is the 'Calendar of Zadar.' It is inscribed with the names of the saints whose feast days were celebrated when the city's ancient calendars were in use. …
Listen in the app4The Planet Circles: Our Place in the Cosmos
Extending out from the main 'Sun' disc are several smaller glass circles. These represent the planets of our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. …
Listen in the app5The Hitchcock Sunset: Nature’s Performance
We now approach the most famous aspect of this site: the sunset. In the 1960s, the filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock sat on this very waterfront and declared that 'Zadar has the most beautiful sunset in the world, more beautiful than…
Listen in the app6The Light Show and the Pulse of the Sea
As the last light of the sun vanishes, the Greeting to the Sun comes alive. The energy stored during the day is released in a vibrant display of LED lights beneath the glass. …
Listen in the app7Symbolism of Communication and Continuity
Our final section reflects on the deeper meaning of the Greeting to the Sun. Beyond the tech and the spectacle, this site is about communication. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As the colors of the Greeting to the Sun continue to dance behind you, take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary synthesis we have experienced. We have seen how a simple circle of glass can become a powerhouse of energy, a…
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What is Monument to the Sun?
Monument to the Sun is a place in 자다르 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 자다르 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 44.1176, 15.2198 |
| Last updated |
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