Rijeka (Croatia) – the most detailed information about the city with photos. The main attractions of Rijeka with a description, guides and cards.
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City of Rijeka (Croatia)
Rijeka is a city in the north-west of Croatia in the north historical region of Dalmatia. Located in Kvarner Bay on shore of the Adriatic Sea. Rijeka – the largest port and the third largest city in the country (after Zagreb and Split). This is the place that not crowded with tourists and where you can feel the real Croatian a life. Despite its Mediterranean status, Rijeka is more reminds the cities of Central Europe – Budapest and Prague, although very close to beautiful beaches.
- Geography and climate
- Best time to visit
- Practical information
- Story
- How to get there
- Shopping and shopping
- Food and drink
- sights
- Video
- Maps and guides
- Comments and reviews
Geography and climate
Rijeka is located in Northern Dalmatia near the peninsula Istria. The city is located in the place where the river Riečina flows into eponymous bay, which is part of Kvarner. Proper river and gave the name of the city. С хорватского “Rijeka” переводитсяjust – “river”.
Panorama of Rijeka
Rijeka’s climate is humid subtropical with warm summers and relatively mild and rainy winters. The warmest month is August with an average temperature of between 18.6 and 28.1 ° C. The most the coldest month is January with temperatures ranging from 2.9 to 9.1 ° C. Most precipitation falls in autumn. The sea warms up to 25-26 ° C.
Best time to visit
The best time to come to Rijeka is the period from May to September.
Practical information
- The population is 128 thousand people.
- Area – 44 square kilometers.
- Currency – Kuna.
- Visa – Schengen.
- The language is Croatian.
- Time – Central European UTC +1, in summer +2.
Sablićevo beach
Rijeka beaches
Rijeka, despite its port status, boasts great beaches, two of which have a prestigious blue flag. The mild Mediterranean climate allows you to swim in the sea from the end spring to mid-autumn.
The best beaches of Rijeka:
- Ploče is a beach with a blue flag.
- Kostanj – beach with a blue flag.
- Glavanovo – pebble beach for family holidays.
- Sablićevo – one of the oldest beaches of Rijeka, located in few minutes from downtown.
- Igralište – pebble beach for family holidays.
Story
In the pre-Roman period, there was a Celtic Tarsatika settlement and sailors’ village. In the 1st century BC, these the land was conquered by the Romans. After the collapse of the Roman Empire and its fall Western namesake settlement captured the Goths, then the Lombards and the Franks. In the 7th century, Slavs came to the territory of Dalmatia, who mixed with local romance peoples. Rijeka became part of the Croatian kingdom
The first written records of the city date back to the 13th century. On Trsat (the former Celtic settlement) was located on the left bank of the Riechin right – Rijeka. In the 15th century the city was part of the Habsburg Empire. The Austrians called Rijeka Flaum, and the Italians called Fiume. By the 17th century the importance of the city is increasing. Rijeka becomes important trading center of the Adriatic. In 1719 the city was given the status free port.
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As part of Austria-Hungary, Rijeka was located before the First World War. of war. In the 15-18 centuries, its value for the Habsburg Empire was is huge. It was actually the only Austrian port on Adriatic. Istria and most of Dalmatia belonged at that time Venice After the end of World War I, Rijeka was annexed by Italy. The city became part of Yugoslavia in 1947. Since 1991 – part of Croatia.
How to get there
Rijeka Airport is located 35 km from the city on the island of Krk. is he connects the city with Cologne, Hanover, Stuttgart, Oslo. AT holiday season in Rijeka fly planes from London and Stockholm.
Rijeka is a major railway junction. Direct trains connect it with Zagreb, Ljubljana, Budapest. Buses run between Rijeka and most major cities of Croatia and Slovenia.
Shopping and shopping
For purchases we recommend to visit the largest market of Rijeka – Placa. In the morning there is a fish market. Many shops concentrated in the city center. Shops usually work from 8:00 until 20:00, on weekends and holidays – until 13.00. Large trading Centers: Tower Center Rijeka (150 stores) and Zapadni Trgovački Centar (50 stores).
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Food and drink
Rijeka has many restaurants with Croatian and European cuisine, hundreds of restaurants and cafes. In addition to Croatian dishes We recommend to try fish and seafood.
sights
Trsat Castle is one of the oldest places in Rijeka. Here in the antique At the time the settlement of the Tarsatik Celts was founded. The first mentions about him refer to the year 799.
Trsat
Trsat Castle is located on a hill with a beautiful view of Rijeka. The current building was built in the 13th century on the foundations of the Roman fort. Nearby is the Church of Our Lady, which is one from the oldest sacred structures of Croatia.
Cathedral of sv. Vita
Cathedral of sv. Vita – Baroque temple in the heart of Rijeka. For Croatia is a unique structure due to its structure. The current cathedral began to build Jesuit architect Giacomo Briano on place of an older church. The temple was completed in 1744. In the cathedral A valuable relic is kept – a 13th century crucifix.
Governor’s Palace
The Governor’s Palace is a magnificent old style building. Neo-Renaissance, designed by Budapest architect Alakhos Houseman. The palace was built in the 19th century. Now within its walls there is a historical and maritime museum.
Capuchin Church
The Capuchin Church is a beautiful neo-gothic building with a magnificent ornate facade and interior, frescoes by Romulo Venucci. Built in the early 20th century.
Old City tower
The old city tower was originally part of the main gate, leading to Rijeka. Interestingly, this structure is practically not damaged an earthquake in 1750. The tower was built on top the old gate, in the 18th century a clock was added, in the 19th a dome.
Korzo
Korzo is the main street of Rijeka, which dates back to the 19th century.
Places of interest near Rijeka
Kastav
Kastav is a small town northeast of Rijeka. Known its magnificent old castle, medieval sights and churches. In the summer there is a popular cultural festival.
Mošćenice
Moscenice – a charming seaside village 30 km southwest of Rijeka. Located on top of a hill with scenic views. on the Kvarner bay. The village is famous for several ancient churches. and quaint narrow streets.
Maps and guides
City map
