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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.
OUR Rijeka HIGHLIGHTS
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Kawasaki? Motorbikes? Yes indeed, this lovely fountain has as a centrepiece a sculpture of two children and a bird, presented to the city of Rijeka in 1988by the Japanese city of Kawasaki as a gift,
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Rijeka’s clean and cozy hostel opened in winter 2006 in a fully renovated, fine old building in the genteel suburb of Pećine 15min walk or a short bus ride from the centre of town. Sup
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If the heat’s getting too much for you, head for the top of Mount Učka where you’ll find a refreshing breeze and this excellent traditional game restaurant with accents of Istria
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This is one of the proofs that it’s really true to say that Rijeka is where Central Europe meets the Mediterranean. The National Theatre in Rijeka was largely the work of Fellner and Helmer, a
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On the bridge leading to the Hotel Continental, there’s a statue of a man sitting on the railings – a scarily lifelike pose. This is Janko Polić Kamov, an avant-garde writer
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Latest Rijeka Comments
Fantastic food, great location! Amazing experience.[...]
Little haven indeed. It's one of my favourite places to eat. Not just because it's great choice of delicious food, but also for it's perfect quiet seafront position. Very romantic![...]
Amazing place, great food, friendly staff...I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Little on a pricy side but well worth it. Kastav on it's own is beautiful and the view it offers from the top are just breathtaking. Do it, you will n[...]
honestly, in my opinion, I believe there are so many better pubs/clubs (as you like it) than this one...firstly, I rarely recall getting in there without it being half empty, but asked to stay outside until it 'clears up' at least a bit...th[...]
the mall is so beautiful and cool. i were there in 2007 with 4 friends. we had such a good time,and bought alot of cool stuff. its really pretty;) I LOVE CROATIA<3[...]
I can't wait to get there:D[...]
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.[...]