Zadar – Le Belle Époque

It was the year 1910, doctor of law Vladimir Pappafava, respected attorney in Zadar, left his office and headed toward Biblioteca Comunale Paravia (Communal Library Paravia) to return books. The Library meant a lot to him in support of his scientific work as the most translated Croatian legal writer. Several days ago he returned from Italy where he participated at the 1st International Congress on Air Law in Verona. While walking to the Library he was satisfied after presenting his research and native town to his European colleagues but also quite tired after long journey back. Suddenly he felt dizziness and then a strong wind threw him into the present day… He is confused and at the same time curious what changes took place in his beloved town. Join him in his adventure, explore present-day Zadar and compare it with Zadar from the 19th and beginning of the 20th century during the period of the Belle Époque. Discover if there are still famous theatres, publishers, and cafés, that made Zadar not only political but also the cultural centre of Dalmatia. And of course, tell us why Mr Pappafava is always peering into an old leather-bound book.