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The Routes of the Frankopans
Don’t miss the chance to acquaint yourself with medieval Rijeka and Kvarner through a story of the medieval Croatian noble family, the Frankopans. Be sure
Vladimir
11.04.2021.
Don’t miss the chance to acquaint yourself with medieval Rijeka and Kvarner through a story of the medieval Croatian noble family, the Frankopans. Be sure
Veli vrh offers a unique view that stretches over the entire Kvarner Bay, the islands of Krk and Cres, the Učka Mountain as well as
The marked walking-excursionist trail called “Promenade along the Rječina River”, from Trsat to the spring of Rječina, is a popular destination for excursionists. The most
The promenade from Kantrida (Bivio) to Preluk connects a number of larger and smaller beaches and bays. You will find numerous contents and facilities on
The current Breakwater in the main port basin is known as molo longo due to its 1707 m length. It is used as a passenger terminal and
Built inside the walls of the Trsat Shrine, these terraced landscaped gardens, dating back to 1927, are a spacious and quiet place to relax after
This park is located on Krnjevo and besides its expected regular park contents is most famous asbest known for being the first and so far
Trsat Park extends covers an area stretching from 95 to 145 metres above sea level. This tiny small part of nature preserved in the city
Apart from Mlaka Park, Nikola Host’s Park is one of the oldest in Rijeka. It was created in the 19th century as a botanical garden
Mlaka Park, also known as Giardino Pubblico, is one of the oldest and most beautiful parks in Rijeka. It was designed in 1874 by Filibert
The Theatre Park is a popular gathering place for citizens, located in the heart of the city, in front of the Ivan pl. Zajc Croatian National Theatre
The Adria Palace is a symbol of Rijeka’s maritime power. In the period of its construction it was proclaimed as a facility that would be
Bernard Braun and Danijel Biro’s house displays its picturesque facade close to the main city market. Its current appearance dates back to 1905. At that
The skyscraper that dominates the square on the western end of the Korzo was built during the Second World War, in 1942. It was an
The large Art Nouveau building of the Teatro Fenice as we know it today dates back to 1914 and is the successor of the similar
The Turkish House was built close to the heart of the city market and attracts visitors thanks to its picturesque appearance. This appearance is reminiscent
As Rijeka has always competed with the port of Trieste, this meant it should have its own Palazzo Modello, a model of the city’s monumental
The luxurious city palace of Annibale Ploech, one of the four most important men connected to the torpedo works, was built in 1888 based on
In the 18th century, Baron Mihovil Androcha ordered the construction of a simple summer house in the middle of a vineyard and an olive grove
Passing under the round City Tower, the former main medieval town entrance that gave access to the coast, you enter the centre of Rijeka’s Old
The passage under the Old Gate or the Roman Arch leads into the inner square, the Tarsatica Principia forum. Today, at the foot of the
The launch station from the 1930s was a part of the closed torpedo factory. It is a testimony to the technical inventiveness of Rijeka during
Upon passing below the City Tower, a walk-through tower of the former main city gate and the entrance to the medieval Rijeka from the coast,
The Lazaret located in present day Krešimirova Street was used between 1725 and 1812. In that period it was one of the most modern maritime
The Mrtvi kanal appeared on the city map when it was decided that the final part of the Rječina, the main city river, should be
The city of Rijeka is renowned for its multiculturalism, and it proudly holds, according to many, one of the most beautiful mosques in Europe; which
Unlike other cities which were initially connected to the rest of the world by a single railway line, Rijeka did the same by two railways.
Along the back side of the parish office you can come to the oldest Trsat church–St. George the Martyrs. The access road is typically paved
The oldest known Rijeka’s municipal palace stands even today in the northern part of Kobler Square. The remains of the medieval edifice are clearly visible
The work of the design and architectural duo Angyal-Fabbro embellished the city centre with its facade in 1929. The Linden House was a continuation of
Kozala Cemetery was one of the first communal cemeteries in Europe. The terrain used for its construction was purchased in 1771 and it has been
The former Royal hotel can be recognised in the building which today houses the seat of the Primorje-Gorski kotar County. The building was built on
The Corso cinema and theatre appeared on Korzo in 1913, based on the design of the owner of the facility, Francesco Mattiassi. In order to
The building where the current City Hall operates is the former City Savings Bank building. Tenders for its design were officially and publicly invited in
The Casa rossa (Red House) was built before the people coming from the sea at the entrance to the Mrtvi kanal Channel in 1903. It
Rijeka architect I. Hencke designed the Orthodox Church of St Nicholas in 1787, and the street that leads from the City Tower connecting the Korzo
The palace belonging to Robert Whitehead (inventor of the torpedo, together with Giovanni Luppis) was nominated a Venetian House thanks to its architectonic associations with
When Giovanni Schittar’s two floored house on Korzo became a three floored house in 1905, its new facade smiled at Korzo in Art Nouveau style. This was
The sugar refinery was the first and oldest industrial plant in Rijeka. It was founded in 1750 and used for processing of sugarcane and raw
The construction of the Governor’s Palace began in 1892 at the time of the Governor Lajos Batthyány and based on the design of one of
The Trsat Castle represents a strategically embossed lookout on a hill 138 meters above sea level dominating Rijeka. It was mentioned as a parochial centre
Thanks to a shallow sea entrance, and green zone above the beach where is possible to find shelter from the sun, this pebble beach is
The city beach primarily intended for disabled users. Swimmers are looked after by trained lifeguards, the beach is surrounded by a floating barrier, equipped for
Because of the wind that blows in the early morning, this beach is a real paradise for windsurfers and yachtsmen. It has an entrance for
This beach is surrounded by a floating barrier, equipped for water basketball, has access to sea for disabled people, a rescue service, catering facilities, changing
This beach has shower and sanitary facilities, catering facilities and a toboggan. There is also a small beach bar “Empeduja”.
Everyone can enjoy the pebble beach, but particularly families with children. After sunset, it transforms from a quiet beach in a place to go out.
One of the oldest of Rijeka beaches is only a few minutes far from the city centre toward the east. Young and old alike will
The beach for dogs Brajdica is located in Pećine and it is a sandy beach, equipped with benches, waste baskets, running water, faucet, shower and
The beach is placed on the area of 500 m2 and it is located on the embankment east of the auxiliary soccer stadium Kantrida, next
This beach has shower and sanitary facilities, catering facilities and is equipped for water basketball. Great beach bar “Pajol” will welcome you there also!