Rijeka, the third largest city in Croatia, is located on the banks of the Rechsky Bay, where the river Rechin flows into it. Long and to this day, the city's life determines the presence in it of two ports, cargo and passenger, they also bring the city and the bulk of income. By land Rijeka is connected with the most important cities in Croatia (and also in some cities in Italy and Slovenia) by high quality roads
How to get there
30 km from the city, on the island Krk, is an international airport, and with the island coast in the Rijeka area connected by a bridge . This is a reinforced-concrete arch type car bridge, whose significance in the life of not only Rijeka, but the entire region can not be overestimated: annually it hosts more than a million cars . Also through Rijeka is the Zagreb-Pula railway line . In general, it turns out that Rijeka is not just a large city on the Adriatic coast, but also a serious one The importance of this for the country can not be overestimated . The intersection of a large number of transport routes in the city led to its turbulent commercial life, which in turn gave impetus to the development of all spheres of urban life .
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A bit of history
The history of Rijeka originates in remote antiquity . Excavations have shown that people in these places lived back in the Neolithic times . The Celtic settlement of Tarsatika was transformed into a part of modern Rijeka, called Trsat . The governors of the city had a lot, because its geopolitical situation was simply enviable . The general picture of the city was drawn, so to speak, together: the Romans, the Venetians, the Austrians, the French, the Croats, the Italians took part in this . And so far the variety of styles and preferences of different epochs can be traced in the city architecture .
Climate
Cloudyly + 10 ° С in the afternoon + 7 ° C at night ° C water |
Overcast, rain + 11 ° C in the afternoon + 8 ° C at night ° C water |
Lightly cloudy + 11 ° С in the afternoon +10 ° C at night ° C water |
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions Rijeki
The oldest attraction is Stara Vrata, which were built in the city back in ancient times, and the most famous is the castle on Trsat Hill . It is from here that the magnificent view of the city and the water area of the port opens . The historical center of Rijeka - the Old Town - captivates travelers with narrow winding streets paved with cobblestones, picturesque houses under red tile roofs,eleni . Pedestrian street Crozo (its ensemble is made in the traditions of the Autro-Hungarian architecture) will allow you to plunge into the atmosphere of the port city, the fun noisy . Crozo begins at the foot of the City Tower, which is a pleasant harmony with the surrounding architectural structures built different rulers in different epochs . The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, built by the Capuchin monks, the Gothic style of the church of St. Jerome, the Church of St. Vida are bright strokes of the general appearance of the city . Modern The buildings are very unobtrusively inscribed in the architectural ensembles that were formed more than a decade ago .
Hotels Rijeka
Hotels in the city are numerous, from the most modest city hotels, which are usually chosen by unassuming travelers, to the fashionable Hotel Continental , which is located in the heart of the city in the building of 1888, and is one of the symbols of Rijeka . All hotels provide an extensive range of services and fully correspond to its category . Plenty and restaurants . Due to the specifics of the city, many hotels and restaurantsoffer corporate services and are ready to provide conference rooms and crowded meetings . Kitchens in Rijeka restaurants can be found, without exaggeration, any, but still try Croatian cuisine, which in combination with local wines will leave an unforgettable impression .
Book popular Rijeka hotels at the best prices
| Grand Hotel Bonavia from 6 479 rubles Rijeka Dolac 4 | Best Western Hotel Jadran from 5 100 rubles Rijeka Šetalište XIII. divizije 46 | Apartment Colors of Life from 3 102 rubles Rijeka Pomerio 23 |
| Hotel Neboder from 3 929 rubles Rijeka Strossmayerova 1 | Hotel Continental from 4 480 rubles Rijeka Šetalište Andrije Kačića Mošića 1 | Apartment Sunnyside from 3 998 rubles Rijeka Jože Grabrovšeka 7 |
Business tourism in Rijeka
The lively traffic routes and rough trade activities in Rijeka allowed the city to position itself as a center of business tourism in Croatia . Despite the large number of attractions in the city, almost the main interest is caused by various exhibitions, symposiums and salons, which are systematically held in the city and attract business people from all corners of Croatia and many European countries . The most frequent guests here are Slovenian and Italian non-sumers . Pr dstaviteley businesses from around the world gather such famous exhibitions as Automotive, North Adriatic, Nautica .