Rijeka |
| Friday, 09 January 2009 14:01 |
 The Croatian city of Rijeka is located in the northern part of the country and is a very popular tourist destination which offers many sights to see. Even the climatic conditions make this region an ideal place for relaxation and recreation. The city belongs to the so-called "Kvarner country" and is not only attractive for tourists, but is also an important center for science and Croatian culture. Of course, the many tourists from near and far also benefit from this. After all, the pulsating nightlife of the city is shaped by the students and is very lively and varied. Even the cultural diversity is just incredible and visitors are offered plenty of opportunities to come into contact with Croatian culture and the locals themselves. In any case you will take home with you impressive and valuable experiences and impressions from your vacation and can even keep this feeling alive when the vacation is over with. Rijeka has many different cultural memorials and monuments. Some of which you should not miss seeing. For example, the old town of Rijeka is worth visiting. Here you can find historic buildings and facades to marvel at, such as the Church of St. Vitus and the Cathedral of the city. Those that want to take a look around local museums should go to the Museum of Modern Art or the Museum for Marine. For a leisurely stroll in the evening there is the beautiful waterfront promenade in Rijeka. This runs along the harbor and is called the “Riva” by locals. On the waterfront there are many restaurants, cafes and shops. Here it is great to enjoy walks both during the day and evening hours. Certainly there will be a few nice scenes along the waterfront for beautiful vacation photos. The many pubs and restaurants offer mostly original Croatian traditional dishes, as well as wines and liqueurs. All in all, a true pleasure for the taste of the visitors. Especially the fish dishes are unique and are highly in demand among foreign tourists. One highlight is the annual carnival which always takes place in January. Here the entire Croatian joy of living comes to life and puts the audience under its spell. However, the city is worth visiting even during the summer. In Rijeka and the surrounding area there are beautiful beaches and coastal sections. Many smaller coves invite you to linger and are the ideal place to just get away from it all while on vacation. Many boat trips to various coastal towns and the Adriatic islands are regularly offered and are gladly taken by the tourists. The region surrounding the city of Rijeka is also extremely attractive and worth seeing. You can easily travel around the entire area with a rental car from Rijeka. The car rental is also worth it because you will be flexible and independent at all times. The “Kvarner country" and the belonging" Kvarner Bay" have many highlights to offer tourists. Discover this unique region of Croatia and plan your vacation according to what you want to do. The proximity to Italy makes a day trip to another country possible. Overall, the influence on everyday makes it clear just how close Italy is. Many residents of Rijeka also speak Italian, besides their native language of Croatian. With such diversity, the vacation is sure to be a success, especially if you can get around with a rental car in Rijeka. |
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