Recently, the city of Rijeka (Croatia) has been very popular not only among local residents, but also among numerous tourists from both near and far abroad. What is the reason for such fame? And why are all these people in a hurry to come here not only during the long-awaited summer holidays, but also in the off-season?
In fact, there are plenty of reasons and explanations for this factor. We will try to answer all these questions in detail. The city of Rijeka (Croatia) actually deserves attention. This place is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.
Section 1. General information about the city
Today, Rijeka (Croatia) is considered one of the largest port cities in the country. This territorial unit is located in Kvarner Bay, directly at the crossroads of popular land and sea routes.
Tourism is one of the most important areas of the city's development under the melodious name of Rijeka (Croatia). The beaches here are rarely deserted, especially in the summer. You can easily get here by almost any means of transport. The most popular, as a rule, is the railway.
The international airport of the same name Rijeka (Croatia) is located on about. Krk, 30 km from the center of the village.
Section 2. How to get to your destination
In general, this is quite simple, and travelers, even those who do not speak English, usually have no problems.
Most of the tourists get here by air, and then, using public transport or a rental car, depart from the island of Krk to the coast via a specially constructed reinforced concrete road bridge. By the way, according to recently received data, more than a million cars pass through it annually.
In addition, an important railway line Zagreb - Pula passes through the village. So with confidence we can say that Rijeka on the Adriatic coast is a rather serious transport hub, which, incidentally, led to the rapid commercial life of the city.
Section 3. Modest Milestones in History
The history of Rijeka actually began in ancient times. According to the excavation results, a man lived in this area during the Neolithic.
Once there was a Celtic settlement of Tarsatika, over time it partially transformed into Trsat, well, and then the modern city of Rijeka appeared on the map. Croatia is a very beautiful and interesting country, and this remark applies both to the pristine nature and the settlements created by human hands.
The general picture of today's Rijeka was once drawn together by many peoples: the Romans, Venetians, Italians, Austrians, French, Croats ... Until now, the city’s architecture can be traced to a variety of styles of different eras.
Section 4. Features of local hotels
Tourists claim that there are a lot of hotels in Rijeka: unassuming travelers will find shelter in modest city hotels, but lovers of luxury can relax in the fashionable Hotel Continental. This elite hotel is located in the city center, in a building built in 1888. Now it is to some extent even a symbol of the city.
Today, there are many restaurants offering national dishes from different parts of the globe. Indeed, the cuisine in the restaurants of Rijeka can be found absolutely any, but experienced travelers recommend trying Croatian dishes, and local wines can undoubtedly conquer even the most demanding tourist.
Many hotels, as well as restaurants, offer visitors corporate services, as businessmen often come to the resort to solve important issues.
Section 5. Rijeka (Croatia). Sights. What is worth visiting in the first place?
According to experienced travelers, the key objects of the city with full confidence include the clock tower and the local coat of arms, the Church of Our Lady of Trsat, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. Jerome's Church, Trsat Castle on the hill.
In your free time, you should also visit the city museum of local lore, the entertaining Maritime Museum and the very curious Museum of Modern Art.
Want to get to know the history of the city? Take a look at the Kozala cemetery, where the original mausoleums and monuments are erected. Experienced guides are always happy to tell tourists about the most interesting places.
History buffs will love the trip to Zadar. By the way, here you can recover with a child. A trip by public transport will not be tiring, because it takes only 20 minutes. Here you can admire the City Gate of the 16th century, the churches of St. Donatus and St. Mary, the Gothic Franciscan monastery and visit the ruins of the Roman Forum.
Section 6. Festivals and Other Entertainment
In general, we can say with confidence that the city of Rijeka (Croatia), whose photo can be found in almost every guidebook devoted to this country, is a dynamically developing settlement.
Here the number of places intended exclusively for entertainment is constantly growing. Cafes, bars, night clubs, discos will help tourists have fun.
By the way, it should be noted that coffee lovers will like the El Rio bar with old brick walls and vaulted ceilings. The drink is prepared there excellent. This is evidenced by numerous reviews of tourists.
Noteworthy is the Scottish institution called Johnnie Walker Pub, where until late at night you can enjoy the hits of Croatian artists.
Cafe Jazz Tunel annually hosts a festival of various music styles. In general, we can say that in Rijeka - a real paradise for lovers of jazz, soul and blues.
Be sure to visit the amazing place Nina 2. Believe me, everyone is worth a visit in the restored ship. And here you can admire the sea waves and the vessels standing on the roadstead, taste a cup of coffee, relax and dance.
For a whole year, city residents are preparing for the celebration of a vibrant carnival of the same name - Rijeka. Croatia (reviews of satisfied tourists - direct confirmation of this) pleases its guests with extravagant outfits and masks. Fans of outdoor activities are happy to take part in sporting events or dance right in the city squares.
Section 7. Beaches and restaurants - a paradise for tourists
You can enjoy the atmosphere of Croatia and taste classic dishes in many restaurants of Rijeka, for example, in Blato.
Restaurant Arca Fiumana will help you to get acquainted with traditional cuisine about Krk, and it is decorated very interestingly - in the form of an old boat. It is worth ordering fish dishes.
Very popular is Charlies Bar. Sitting at the table, you can admire the opening view of the unusual fountain.
To attract maximum tourists, the authorities of Rijeka in 2008 equipped Kostanj Beach Rijeka. Water is carefully and regularly monitored here, and special equipment for the disabled is available.
For lovers of variety and drive, the beaches of Opatija, the neighboring city of Rijeka, are suitable.
In the city itself, you can relax on the sandy beach of Lido or the pebble Moscenicka Draga: both there and there are amenities, cleanliness is maintained.
Section 8. Features of business tourism
Due to the liveliness of the highways and quite a stormy trading activity, Rijeka was able to position itself as a major center of business tourism in Croatia.
As a rule, the greatest interest in Rijeka is not a large number of attractions, but various exhibitions, symposia, systematically held in the city. These events attract business people from all over Croatia and many European countries.
Most often, Slovenian and Italian businessmen visit Rijeka.
From the point of view of many people who have visited this city, the most famous exhibitions, which collect the largest number of representatives of the business world of the planet, are considered to be automobile, Nautica and North Adriatic.