Rijeka

Temples & religious sites

Rijeka Cathedral

A Roman Catholic cathedral located in Rijeka, Croatia. Its central location makes it an easy stop to add to a city walk.

Shopping & districts

Trsat

Trsat is a district of Rijeka perched on a hill overlooking the Rječina river gorge, long valued as a strategic stronghold. Today it is known as a Christian pilgrimage site, home to a statue of Pope John Paul II.

Culture & venues

Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc in Rijeka

This theater in Rijeka hosts plays, opera, and ballet performances alike. It's well worth a visit if you're in the mood for a show.

Temples & religious sites

Saint Nicholas Church

This is a Serbian Orthodox church in Rijeka, Croatia, dedicated to Saint Nicholas. Completed in 1790, it's a historic building well suited to a quiet visit.

Castles & palaces

Palace Modello

Modello Palace is a palace in Rijeka, Croatia, built on the site of a former theater and completed in 1885. It's a fine building to visit while strolling through downtown Rijeka.

Nature

Bay of Bakar

The Bay of Bakar is a long, narrow inlet within Kvarner Bay near Rijeka, surrounded by small port towns such as Bakar and Kraljevica. It's a great place to take in the calm scenery of the Adriatic coast.

Temples & religious sites

Church of Our Lady of Trsat

A church perched on Trsat Hill in Rijeka, considered Croatia's oldest shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Pilgrims and travelers continue to visit it to this day.

Shopping & districts

Sveti Kuzam

This small village belongs to the city of Rijeka in Croatia and sits on the coast between Bakar and Rijeka. Since it draws few tourists, visitors can enjoy its modest village scenery and the sea without the bustle of a big city.