The sea organ, Zadar, Croatia
Written by Karen BryanThere’s an amazing sea organ on the Zadar promenade in Croatia. The “music” is created by the sea water pushing air into the thirty five tubes of varying lengths. The tubes are located beneath sea level and contain organ pipes.
Zadar sea organ
The sounds are emitted from openings along the steps. The sounds vary according to the wind and tide.
You can hear the sea organ on my video
I think that the sea organ is a simple yet brilliant concept. The sounds produced can be quite eerie and evidently sometimes disturb the sleep of local residents. I like public art installations which unusual are accessible to all.
Zadar sea organ
Have you visited the Zadar sea organ, what did you make of it?
Haven’t been here but it seems like such a great idea that it should be done elsewhere too! Will definitely include it on my next Croatian jaunt.
I love this. I love environmental musical instruments.
Amanda – do visit the sea organ and the adjacent Greeting to the Sun when you next visit Croatia
ELBSeattle – the sea organ is amazing naturally powered instrument