# Cultural initiatives in Zadar

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-initiatives-in-zadar
> Updated: 2026-10-12T10:01:16.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The city of Zadar is engaging in various cultural initiatives. In late September 2026, Zadar joined the ‘Places of Peace’ network in its candidacy for the Council of Europe’s ‘Cultural Route’ certification. This network, which includes seven sites across six European countries, aims to promote transnational cooperation, youth education, and sustainable tourism by connecting locations associated with historical peace agreements, such as the St. Francis Monastery.

Following this, the National Museum Zadar launched a cultural call for citizens to participate in Zadar City Day celebrations. The initiative invites residents to submit drawings, photographs, or literary works depicting locations of personal significance to the city, with selected works to be exhibited at the Prince's Palace in November.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Zadar National Museum launches cultural call for City Day

The National Museum Zadar is hosting a competition for citizens to share stories and art about their favorite city spots for Zadar City Day, amid discussions on the rise of digital memorials.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zadar-national-museum-launches-cultural-call-for-city-day

### 2026-09-25: Zadar joins candidacy for Council of Europe Cultural Route

Zadar is part of the ‘Places of Peace’ network's candidacy for the Council of Europe’s Cultural Route certification, highlighting historical sites like the St. Francis Monastery.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zadar-joins-candidacy-for-council-of-europe-cultural-route

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