Rijeka, Croatia

Rijeka Croatia

Rijeka, located on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea, is Croatia’s largest port. The city preserves traces of its past and is a charming place to visit, with impressive architecture in the old parts of town and several interesting sights. Korzo, the old part of the city, is dominated by the City Tower, which was originally a gate from the sea into the old town. It features a coat of arms with double-headed eagles holding an urn of flowing water, the symbol of Austria, and has several Baroque-style elements from different periods. St. Vitus Church is the main attraction in Rijeka’s old town, a unique Baroque rotunda of monumental size inspired by the Venetian church Santa Maria della Salute. The most striking feature of the church is the large crucifix on the altar. Korzo is the very heart of the town, where numerous cafés invite you to enjoy a drink on their shaded terraces. The views from Trsat Castle, perched on the highest hill, are magnificent, showcasing the size of the city and its beautiful buildings. The Trsat stairs lead to the famous pilgrimage site of the Franciscan monastery. Walking further west you reach Trsat Castle, with a long history and origins as a Celtic tribal settlement. Below the castle is the old Church of St. George (Sv. Juraj), which has served for centuries as the parish church of Trsat. Rijeka has been renowned for its carnival festivities since the Middle Ages. Today, most of the celebrations take place along Korzo, and every year on the last Sunday of the carnival period, a colourful masked parade fills the streets of Rijeka.
Recommended airport
Rijeka (RJK)
Nearby destinations
  • Opatija a 9.31 km
  • Krk Island a 31.29 km
  • Škocjan Caves a 48.61 km