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Rijeka Guide by In Your Pocket
What comes to your mind when you think of a holiday in Croatia? If you’re from the English-speaking world, probably Dubrovnik or somewhere down there in the south, while if you’re from Germany or Italy there’s a good chance you’ll also be in on the charms of Istria to the north. Somehow, the part of the coast in between, called Kvarner, has been forgotten, and its capital Rijeka relegated to the status of a transit point.
Many people know about the floral playground of Opatija, Rijeka’s elegant neighbour, as the crowds that gather there testify. But how about Cres? Vrbnik? Here’s something we could call a best-kept secret. All these years of being overlooked have allowed such places to retain their charm, and now they are being brought into a new era of tourism in a way that avoids the concrete and commercialism that is the fate of so many seaside towns.
Rijeka itself is gathering momentum as a city with an identity far beyond a stereotypical “resort”, which is why we chose it as the new In Your Pocket destination. The people of this region are well known for their openness to new ideas, and a number of recent initiatives are making the city a truly fascinating and fun place to visit. We hope you’ll enjoy reading about everything that Rijeka has to offer, and be inspired to spend a few days here exploring. And we hope that our tips for places to visit in Kvarner will allow you to enjoy the sparkling blue seas, the vistas, the hidden oases and the hospitality of the Kvarner region at its very best.
OUR Rijeka HIGHLIGHTS
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Although there has been a church dedicated to the patron saint and protector of Rijeka since the Middle Ages the Cathedral as we see it today was founded in 1638 by the Jesuits, who were once an infl
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A fantastic location at the head of the beautiful park square in the very centre of Opatija, a beautiful big terrace and tennis courts. The art nouveau interior features a lovely indoor pool, sauna a
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The Port of Rijeka was founded in 1717 by the Austrian monarch Carl VI. Over the years, railway lines were built connecting the port with the large cities of the Austro-Hungarian empire, and tra
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Just above Trg Ivana Koblera is a massive and plain stone archway, the oldest structure in Rijake, once the entry into the Roman Praetorium, the military command centre. Built onto it is an odd struc
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Although there has been a church dedicated to the patron saint and protector of Rijeka since the Middle Ages the Cathedral as we see it today was founded in 1638 by the Jesuits, who were once an infl
The Port of Rijeka was founded in 1717 by the Austrian monarch Carl VI. Over the years, railway lines were built connecting the port with the large cities of the Austro-Hungarian empire, and tra
Just above Trg Ivana Koblera is a massive and plain stone archway, the oldest structure in Rijake, once the entry into the Roman Praetorium, the military command centre. Built onto it is an odd struc
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A perfect shop for gifts to bring home!(In my case to Sweden). Loveley staff. I just enjoy when I wisit this Tempel of tobacco, wine and chocolate.I'll come back!Birgitta[...]
Very nice meal, but somewhat spoiled when the waiter stole our credit card, then bought $200 worth of groceries, and attempted to withdraw $900 from an ATM, which didn't work. Very friendly fellow, too. Play it safe and eat somewhere else.[...]