Braun-Biro Palace
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 time, the architect Giovanni Rubinich gave it the features of the Neo-Baroque and Art Nouveau styles within the complete adaptation of the building. On the street facade of the renovated […]
Palača Adria
Palača Adria simbol je pomorske moći Rijeke. U vrijeme izgradnje proglašena je za objekt koji će „biti najljepša i najbogatija zgrada u Rijeci“. Takvu je ambiciju pokazalo parobrodarsko društvo Adria. Arhitektonsko rješenje ponudio je Franjo Matiasić, a golemo zdanje stavljeno je pod krov 1895. Palača ima dva pročelja. Jedno je okrenuto prema luci, drugo na […]
Palace of Justice
The existing urban-architectural complex is mainly Art Nouveau style, constructed in the early 20th century, after a feudal castle, located on the site of today’s Palace of Justice, was demolished. The Palace was designed by the Budapest-born architect G. Czigler, while the supporting masonry across the street is the work of the Art Nouveau architect […]
Veli vrh
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 town of Grobnik. You can reach Veli vrh from the northern part of Rijeka, from Drenova, by taking the road to Pulac. Veli vrh offers a unique view that […]
Rječina River canyon
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 important features of this karst river are the fervent well spring, the deeply indented canyon, waterfalls and rapids. In 1985 the area of the Rječina Canyon was declared a protected […]
Souvenir Shops
Rijeka’s Galleries and Shops Rijeka’s souvenirs can be found in chosen galleries and shops that have received the “Originally from Rijeka” and “Unique quality” labels – Mala galerija Bruketa (Užarska 25), Atelijer Rogić (Užarska 15b), Madeliefie Art by Antea Delpin ( Sokol kula 4b), gift-shops in the department stores Korzo and Ri, in Tisak i […]
Shopping – city centre
One way of getting to know a city is to have a look at its stores and local products. Taking a light stroll through Rijeka City centre with intermittent respites in some of its many cafes will surely help you find everything you need. In the city centre, you will eventually come to Rijeka’s main […]
Theatre Park
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 and facing the city market. It was created in 1875 by land reclamation and following its recent reconstruction its historical features in the classical and Art Nouveau style were restored […]
St. George the Martyr’s Church
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 with sea pebbles, which was common up to the late 19th century. The present appearance of the church is the result of the reconstruction carried out in the 19th century, […]
Adria Palace
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 the most beautiful and richest building in Rijeka. That aspiration was shown by the Adria Steamboat Association. The architectural solution was offered by Franjo Matiasić, and the large building was erected […]
