Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje)
Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje)
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- colleen bCranbrook, Canada32 contributionsA beautiful experienceWe went to listen to this marvel in the evening of our first day…and it was a haunting experience Not too many people on this warm October night, so we were able to sit right on the edge of the ocean. Then we went back the next afternoon and were surprised to hear the music just as clearly as the night before. So, I don’t think it seems to make any difference as to the time of day.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 October 2023
- Susan CBarnard Castle, United Kingdom322 contributionsMesmerisingWe visited this as a stop on a TukTuk tour (which was very good). It was so hypnotic we could have stayed for hours, and we would love to come back. Only thing is if you are not able to sit on low steps (we have some mobility difficulties and would never have got up again!) there aren’t any normal level seats right on the organ itself. So we stood/walked, and marvelled at the sight and sounds of it.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 October 2023
- dese2Auburn, New York3,635 contributionsClever and wonderfulOur ship docked just by this splendid organ - it is a wonderful way to "listen" to the ocean. The pipes that make music from the wave action is built into steps leading straight to the water. Folks can sit on the steps or at the wall next to the walkway. The sound can be captivating and all for free! Spend a few minutes enjoying Zadar here.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 November 2023
- ToriDenver, Colorado67 contributionsRelaxing sunset spotThe Morske Orgulje is a free spot with a stunning view. I visited during the day to watch the sea and to read a book and again at sunset. (More crowed at sunset for obvious reasons). It is very beautiful and soothing with the musical notes that are generated by the sea. The constantly shifting waves never play the same tune twice.Visited May 2023Travelled soloWritten 20 February 2024
- TVDadTampa, Florida1,875 contributionsMust Do While Visiting ZadarYou won’t spend hours at the Sea Organ, but this free attraction is absolutely worth visiting for a while. It’s just outside the walls of old town and is aptly named. The tide pushes sea water into polyethylene tubes buried beneath granite steps. The water forces air out and the resulting pressure creates nature’s organ music. My family sat entranced for about 20 minutes. It was wonderfully soothing and inviting. And again it’s FREEVisited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 25 May 2024
- EleanorNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom48 contributionsRelaxing place to sitThe sea organ is must-see attraction in Zadar. It is steps (that you can sit on) and hear the music that the waves make as they ebb and flow. As boats go past and create a wash the sound changes! A lovely place to sit and watch the world go by and free!Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 31 May 2024
- Joasi23South Yorkshire, United Kingdom2,020 contributionsYou will stay longer than you plannedHead for the sea from the old town and wander right, that should lead you to the groups of people sat on the steps enjoying the unique sound created by nature and clever design . We googled while we were there as there are no information boards , so if the way it works and the history of it is of interest maybe do that prior to going . We spent at least half hour sat enchanted by the ever changing tones .Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 June 2024
- Annie PGold Coast, Australia81 contributionsAmazing sunset I’ll remember forever.Wonderful experience sitting watching the sunset people swimming crammed into the steps listening to the beautiful ocean organ it was so relaxing after a hot & fairly stressful day. Well worth walking down the waterfront. Best subset of my life pity I’m alone very romantic.Visited June 2024Travelled soloWritten 17 June 2024
- VanessaLytham St Anne's, United Kingdom4,486 contributionsJust lovely sitting there watching the sunset.Absoutely stunning, just sitting there and watching the sunset. Crowds of people, but it doesn't matter. Zadar is a lovely place with lots of history and lots to do and see. We sat here after wandering through the market and looking at the ruins. Great place.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 June 2024
- 192Vanessa20Grimsby, United Kingdom137 contributionsCoolA day trip to Zadar Old town. We walked to the sea organ on a very hot day. It was so relaxing,sat on the steps,listening to the sounds made by the waves . It was such a cool experience. Would highly recommend it if in the old townVisited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 July 2024
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Dreamtowander
Orange County, CA180 contributions
Sept 2021
We arrived at the sea organ at sunset and watched the most gorgeous sunset. As we did not fully experience the sea organ due to the crowds so we went back later at night. Nighttime was memorable - listening to the sea organ and watching the lights and dancing. What a creative art-piece to enable so many people appreciate the sea, the sunset, and beautiful summer evenings!
Written 22 June 2022
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Tom Y
Lynnwood, WA49 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Strange and unique, a must for any Zadar visit. Best time of day is at sunset, so you can lose yourself in the beautiful sight in the West and the mystical sounds all around you, simultaneously. The Sea Organ is at its best when a large boat passes by to kick up some waves, which are the driving force behind the sounds.
Written 24 January 2020
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Madgnats
Kenai, AK96 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
It was a windy day so there was a fairly heavy surf and the sea organ played loudly! So loud because of the rough surf. The flute tones were flat because of the surf. We went back the next day and it was more quiet and in tune most of the time. Highly recommend!
Written 15 July 2020
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CezaryBaryka
Gdansk, Poland11 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
The shore is singing! When the waves crush on the shore, it gives the impresion of a music instrument playing. Very interesting and unusual.
The organs are located in a very good spot for watching sunset, a nice bonus.
The organs are located in a very good spot for watching sunset, a nice bonus.
Written 12 August 2021
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MarkfromtheIsland
Duncan, Canada797 contributions
Sept 2021
Pretty cool.
The sounds are haunting and the fact that the city would put so much money and energy into an installation like this speaks volumes about how much they value tourism. It's beautiful, functional, and artistic all wrapped into one package.
I'm glad I don't live near it. I can't imagine how loud and annoying it might get in a storm.
The sounds are haunting and the fact that the city would put so much money and energy into an installation like this speaks volumes about how much they value tourism. It's beautiful, functional, and artistic all wrapped into one package.
I'm glad I don't live near it. I can't imagine how loud and annoying it might get in a storm.
Written 9 September 2021
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CatharineB
Ottawa, Canada1 642 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Zadar's waterfront is not just a great spot for strolling and watching the sunset. On the southwestern quay, we sat on the steps to listen to the Sea Organ. It is one of the top attractions located on the Zadar Riva. What initially may look simply like a series of shallow steps leading into the Adriatic, this art instalment is actually a musical instrument that plays melodic tunes with the water crashing into it. This is also an ideal spot to settle yourself to watch the sunset, which legendary film director Alfred Hitchcock once described as “the world’s most beautiful”.
Designed by architect Nikola Basic, this musical instrument is built right into the quayside. Under the stone steps are a set of pipes which produce musical chords as waves push the air up through the pipes. Sea motion drives air and water through the whistles' openings, producing an endless string of sounds that vary according to the force and speed of the waves and that is best described as a mellow whale-cello duet.
During any season and at practically any time of day, you are guaranteed to find people sitting on the steps, or on the benches nearby, listening to the haunting humming and moaning produced by the organ in union with the forces of nature.
Free and sunset included.
Designed by architect Nikola Basic, this musical instrument is built right into the quayside. Under the stone steps are a set of pipes which produce musical chords as waves push the air up through the pipes. Sea motion drives air and water through the whistles' openings, producing an endless string of sounds that vary according to the force and speed of the waves and that is best described as a mellow whale-cello duet.
During any season and at practically any time of day, you are guaranteed to find people sitting on the steps, or on the benches nearby, listening to the haunting humming and moaning produced by the organ in union with the forces of nature.
Free and sunset included.
Written 16 July 2023
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RandyRoss
Ridgetown, Canada12 815 contributions
Oct 2021
On our tour from Holland America, we took a bus from our ship that dropped us off at the sea organ to begin our walking tour.
Insofar as I am aware, this is the only sea organ in the world. This device was made by the architect Nikola Bašić as part of the project to redesign the new city coast and the site was opened to the public on 15 April 2005. The waves interact with the organ and create somewhat random but harmonic sounds.
Insofar as I am aware, this is the only sea organ in the world. This device was made by the architect Nikola Bašić as part of the project to redesign the new city coast and the site was opened to the public on 15 April 2005. The waves interact with the organ and create somewhat random but harmonic sounds.
Written 6 January 2022
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Deryn H
Waterlooville, UK2 461 contributions
May 2022
What a lovely feature on the sea shore. The Sea Organ captures the movement of the waves and transforms it into music. It is very popular place just to sit and listen to the notes that are being created by the water. There are so few in the world it is definitely worth a visit.
Written 23 May 2022
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jbg74
Saint Paul, MN1 162 contributions
Sept 2021
The sea organ is a very unique art installation. The seawater moving through the sea organ makes some haunting and enchanting music. Stopping and listening to it for a bit is very relaxing and enjoying. This is a perfect place to take a break and a must-visit site in Zadar.
Written 19 September 2021
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Karen
24 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
The organ was a nice thing to experience and it made beautoful sounds of the sea. Especially during sunset it is magic to experience.
Just try to do it early in the morning during sunrise when the place is not too crowded by tourists who can't keep their mouths shut and enjoy the moment. Must see in Zadar!
Just try to do it early in the morning during sunrise when the place is not too crowded by tourists who can't keep their mouths shut and enjoy the moment. Must see in Zadar!
Written 11 September 2024
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How do I get to the Sea Organ from a cruise ship port? (We're arriving on a Celebrity ship.)
Written 10 September 2024
Hope you found it Nancy, if you haven’t been yet there is a shuttle bus to the town and it is a short walk along the promenade from there.
Written 13 October 2024
Hi does anyone know somewhere we can store our luggage just small bags can’t check in til 4pm but get to Zadar at 10am
Written 12 June 2024
Where is the best place to park? We have a bunch of kids so something close would be preferable. Thanks!
Written 9 April 2017
There's lots of parking around residential streets/there's a car park along the harbour. Just dunno about price.
Written 9 April 2017
How to get to the sea organ from the cruise port
Written 26 October 2016
Just have to hop off the cruise ship should be to the left of the dock
Written 16 January 2017
We will dock via Oceania cruise ship, 5/23/2016 in Zadar.
Would like to inquire about a private car with driver for the day.
Please state the price and if this is possible.
Regards, Jenni Weihmiller.
Written 28 April 2016
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