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 Rijeka
A city and port in the Rijeka Bay, on the northern
coast of the Kvarner Gulf, cutting deep into the mainland; population
167,964. An average temperature in January reaches 5 °C, and
in July 22.8 °C. The annual rainfall is 1,600 mm; 2,120 hours
of sunshine a year. Good connections with the hinterland, modern
port facilities and strong naval and commercial tradition helped
Rijeka to develop into Croatia's biggest port. It also represents
an important European transit port. - The town saw a more intense
development in the 18th century, increased by the construction of
the Louise Road (1810, to Karlovac), the port and, particularly,
the railroads to Budapest and Vienna. Between the two World Wars,
as Rijeka was cut off from the immediate hinterland, the port of
Rijeka lost its original importance, but its eastern part, the port
of Susak, started to develop. After 1945 Rijeka restored its position
as a large centre of commerce and maritime affairs (seating several
shipping companies), with developed industry (shipyard, oil refinery,
diesel engines, ship cranes, ship equipment, paper, etc.). Rijeka
is also a lively cultural and artistic centre, with a number of
cultural and educational institutions and schools (several faculties).
In Rijeka proper as well as in its surroundings, manufacturing industries,
traffic and various services are concentrated, while tourism, farming,
forestry and fishing represent chief occupations in its wider area.
The main crossroads of the Adriatic tourist traffic, which flows
from central Europe to the central and southern Adriatic. It is
also an important road traffic intersection, with roads connecting
the city with the hinterland through Gorski Kotar, where the Dinaric
barrier is only between 40 and 50 km wide. From Rijeka, roads lead
to the north, the border with the Republic of Slovenia, towards
Istria, and to the south. Important railway junction. The airport
"Rijeka" is located near Omisalj on the island of Krk.
The geographical position of Rijeka is crucial
for its tourist image. This is where a visitor in transit meets
the sea for the first time, regardless of whether coming by road
or rail. The access to Rijeka is extremely attractive - both from
the west and from the east - and the access from the sea offers
the most charming view on Rijeka. The natural and cultural features
of Rijeka, the Mediterranean climate, and the closer and broader
surroundings of the mountainous landscape of the Primorsko-Goranska
County add to the value of the city. The area around Rijeka represents
the most developed tourist region in Croatia, with a tradition dating
back to the 19th century; more than a half of the foreign tourists
visiting Croatia stay in Rijeka. The importance of industry in Rijeka
does not allow the city to develop into a holiday centre. However,
by being the second largest city in Croatia and an important business
centre, Rijeka has developed into a strong centre of business tourism.
It hosts important business events, such as: the Spring Fair (in
April), Nautica, Automobile Fair (in May), the North Adriatic Fair
(in October) and the Christmas Fair, so that, apart from business
tourism, congress tourism increasingly gains on importance. Trsat,
the centre of Marianism in this part of Croatia (10th of May, the
Day of Our Lady of Trsat - and the Seafarer's Day, the Assumption
on the 15thof August, and the Nativity of the Virgin Mary on the
8th of August) make Rijeka the centre of religious tourism as well.
Almost grown into one with Opatija - the oldest and the most renowned
tourist centre in Croatia.
Apart from quality accommodation facilities, shops,
theatres and other entertainment, visitors can attend important
cultural events: the Biennial of Young Artists - international exhibition
of young artists - painters, sculptors, alternative artists (1st
of July - 30th of September), the Rijeka Summer, concerts and theatrical
performances in the Old Town, on Trsat, in the cathedral of St.
Vitus (in June and July), the Melodies of Istria and Kvarner (end
of June), the Assumption - Trsat (15thof August), the Days of Zajc
(in November), the Day of St. Vitus, the patron saint of Rijeka
(15thof June), the Rijeka Carnival, the biggest carnival event in
Croatia (in February), etc.
Tourism offer:
Special offer:
"ANNA
LINEA"travel agency and real estate agency - Stari grad 1 -
HR - 51417 MOSCENICKA DRAGA
Appartaments"Villa
Dora"" -Setaliąte Vladimira Nazora 22 51262 Kraljevica
- Ostro
"ITEA"
d.o.o. - HR - 51213 JURDANI
Informations:
Radio Rijeka
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