The Zadar Tourist Board has decided to follow the example of cities like Dubrovnik and put an end to inappropriately-dressed tourists around the city center, reports 24 Sata.
“Although it is not officially prohibited in Zadar, we ask that you respect the local customs and cultural tradition by not wearing only swimsuits when you are not on the beach, for whatever reason, even if only for a short time. Thank you and have a nice holiday!” is the text written in English and four other languages. The promotional flyers can be found at tourist offices and on several billboards in the city.
“We want to educate our tourists that they are in a special area, rich in history and heritage, where walking in swimming trunks is inappropriate. I believe that they will appreciate the rules of behavior here and in the future, tour the city wearing appropriate clothes,” said the director of the Zadar Tourist Board, Mario Paleka, for HRT.
Another problem they will try to solve is the movement of bicycles and scooters in the pedestrian zone. Although this is partly regulated by law, it is not often respected, which is why pedestrians have problems.
The proposals will be included in two consultations with the public initiated by the city’s Administrative Department for Communal Activities and Environmental Protection – on the new Decision on Communal Activities and amendments to the Decision on Communal Order.
“Following the announcements from the Zadar Tourist Board, we are expecting concrete proposals from them regarding banning movement through the historic core without clothing or partly dressed, to integrate this idea into the proposed decision,” said Zadar’s Deputy Head for Municipal Services, Robertino Dujela.
After the procedure is completed, inappropriate clothing within the historical walls may also see fines in Zadar. However, the Tourist Board hopes that even the first step, i.e., posting flyers, will have an impact.
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