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Rijeka is a city in the popular Istria and Kvarner area formed by two of the most visited regions in Croatia, where great experiences and sights in culture, nature, shopping and gastronomy await. The main cities are Pula on the west coast of Istria and Rijeka in the Gulf of Kvarner.
Rijeka is the largest city in the region, and the elegant Korzo is the main shopping street, and it winds through the city center. Around Korzo there are several sights such as the city’s well known tower, whose passage leads to both the cathedral and excavations from Rijeka’s past as a Roman settlement.
Rijeka’s location is perfect for many trips in northern Croatia, where the nature is highly varied and beautiful. Mountains, valleys and the unforgettable Adriatic coast, including the islands of Krk and Cres, are some of the possibilities for day trips. Along the Riviera at Opatija a special atmosphere prevails, as the city was built in Viennese style to the Austrian nobility and the wealthy Austrians in the last decades of the 19th century.
From Rijeka there is not far to cultural cities and capitals such as Croatian Zagreb and Slovenian Ljubljana. You reach them after a few hours driving, and Trieste and Pula are even closer, where great sights and monuments can be enjoyed as well.
Korzo is the name of Rijeka’s classy street, where elegant cafes, beautiful buildings, shops and restaurants lie side by side with several of the city’s attractions. The elegant setting and many shopping opportunities along the Korzo make a stroll here a must to experience the city and not least its citizens.
The street began to take on its modern contours in the early 1900s. Before then, the Korzo area was a gravel beach right up until the 18th century, where there were a few quays, warehouses, a shipyard and a place with a few market activities. Later it was expanded with reclaimed land.
Trsat Castle is a castle that sits high above Rijeka with a distinguished view. The location is believed to be the same place where historic Illyrian and Roman fortifications were now located.
The current castle dates back to the 13th century, and it has changed hands several times over the following centuries. Venetians, Habsburgs and Croats are the main ones who have ruled here in this strategically good place, which used to be a military outpost.
In the 17th century, Trsat Castle began to decline as its military importance weakened with the diminishing threats from Venice and the Ottoman Empire. It took until the 19th century before it was rebuilt and completely restored by the military man Laval Nugent von Westmeath, who had been given the castle as a residence. It remained in Nugent’s family until the first half of the 20th century, and today it is set up as a museum and home to various activities.
With the Croatian-Hungarian Compromise in 1868, Rijeka came to rank under Budapest and Hungary in a political sense, and thereby a Hungarian governor came to Rijeka.
The governor’s name was Count Lajos Batthyany, and he initiated the construction of the Governor’s Palace to have a suitable residence in Rijeka. He hired the Budapest architect Alajos Hauszmann for the project, which was completed in 1893.
The mansion’s location and furnishings are classy, and you can get to know this today, as the mansion is now set up as a museum of history and seafaring; Pomorski in Pomorski muzej Hrvatsko primorja Rijeka. At the museum you can see both the house and interesting depictions of the history of Rijeka and the surrounding region.
At the address you will also find the Rijeka City Museum/Muzej Grada Rijeke, where you can learn more about the history of the Adriatic city.
The National Theater in Rijeka is the city’s fine stage for theatre, opera and ballet productions. The town’s traditions of theater were founded in 1765 with the first building for the purpose. At the end of the 18th century, it was decided to build a replacement for the first theatre, and this building was completed in 1805.
In 1883, the city government in Rijeka decided to build a new, modern and large theater and at the same time demolish the existing one. This happened not least after several large theater fires in Europe, which emphasized the dangers in out-of-date theater buildings.
The project was initiated using the architects Herman Helmer and Ferdinand Fellner from Vienna. Their theater was able to open in 1885 after two years of construction. The beautiful interior was created by the Venetian sculptor August Benvenuti, among others, while Franz Matsch, Ernst Klimt and Gustav Klimt contributed to the ceiling paintings.
The name was Teatro Comunale at the opening, and it was later changed to Teatro Verdi. The Italian names indicate that Croatian language and theater did not have access to the stage, and this was the case until 1945. In 1991, the theater was given the status of national theater in the newly independent Croatia.
The Main Market in Rijeka is a market consisting of three beautiful halls whose history dates back to the 19th century. It was here that the square in front of the town’s theater was created, and in 1880 two identical market halls were built as a supplement to a fish market from 1865.
The fish market was demolished in 1912 and replaced by the current fish market. The Main Market is one of Rijeka’s popular sights, where fish, fruit, vegetables and more are sold.
Palača Modello is one of the most beautiful mansions in Rijeka. It was built in 1885 on the site of the city’s Adamichev Theatre, and the style was distinguished historicism with inspiration from both the Renaissance and the Baroque. The beautiful building has two different facades and a beautiful interior.
The mansion was designed by the Viennese architects Ferdinand Fellner and Herman Helmer, and they created a small piece of elegant Viennese atmosphere with the mansion. The house was built as a bank building, but the interior has changed over time as, among other things, a library.
In 1872, Rijeka got a new form of government, which meant that a mayor came to head the local government and a city council with 56 members. In order to house the new administration, it was necessary to build a new town hall, as the previous town council was located in an out-of-date converted monastery.
Ivan Ciotta was the new mayor when in 1873 he initiated the project to build the current town hall. Filibert Bazaring was in charge of the design, which was harmoniously integrated into the cityscape with a three-winged building. The architectural inspiration came from both the Renaissance and Classicism.
In front of the town hall you can see a stone column called Stendardac, which is a monument to the city’s privileges and rights. Stendardac is adorned by an inscription from 1508, in which Emperor Maximillian guarantees the rights of the city. It was erected after a Venetian-Habsburg conflict in 1508, during which Rijeka was ravaged. On that occasion the city remained loyal to the emperor.
Up until the end of the 18th century, Rijeka was surrounded by a city wall that was broken by two gates; one down towards the sea and one inland. At the port entrance to the city stood a tower, which in the 17th century had the clockwork installed, which turned the tower into the city’s bell tower.
It was also in the 17th century that the tower was decorated. You can see the two-headed eagle of the ruling Habsburgs and several inscriptions that, among other things, reproduce the city’s privileges and the right to use the eagle as the city’s coat of arms. From later times are the current clocks and the tower dome, which dates from 1890.
The Archaeological Park is an excavated area in central Rijeka that has been opened to the public. The area is an exposure of the remains of a Roman military settlement from the 200s called Tarsatic Principia.
A detail associated with the excavated area is an arch, the origin of which is unclear. It may be a preserved arch from Roman times. The arch spans the street Ulica Stara Vrata.
Saint Vitus Cathedral in Rijeka is a church whose history began as a small medieval church in the Romanesque style. It was expanded as a Baroque Jesuit church with its foundation in 1638, and it was then that it got its characteristic circular shape. The Jesuit Church later became a Catholic bishop’s seat and in 1969 an archbishop’s seat. On that occasion, the church was given the status of a cathedral.
The church is dedicated to Saint Vitus, who was a Christian saint who was martyred during the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s persecution of Christians in the decades around the year 300. Vitus came from Sicily and is believed to have died in the year 303.
Inside you can experience a beautiful church space, which with its circular shape gives a different atmosphere than in most contemporary churches. There are rows of chapels along the outer wall, and in terms of style they fit together and form an elegant whole.
Jadran Palæ is a majestic building on Rijeka’s waterfront, and it stands as a symbol of the city’s rich maritime history. The house was built in 1897 as the headquarters of the shipping company Adria. Today, the shipping company Jadrolinija is based here, and their ships are known for the traffic along the Croatian Adriatic coast.
On the beautiful facade you can see a lot of decorations with, among other things, figures of various sailors; eg a captain and a sailor. These face the harbour, while towards the city you can see four female figures symbolizing the continents in the form of Egypt, India, Japan and the home of Europe.
Opatija is a fashionable seaside resort along the so-called riviera immediately northwest of the big city of Rijeka. The city has a pleasant climate with around 10 degrees in winter, which is precisely why the city emerged as a resort in the 1800s.
The modern history of Opatija started in 1844 during the Austrian Empire. It was when the Rijeka merchant Iginio Scarpa built Villa Angiolina as a mansion with an attached garden. The villa became a model for others, and when the railway came to nearby Matulji in 1872, the construction of large villas and prestigious hotels was booming. The architecture was inspired by the contemporary style in Vienna, and thereby Opatija differs markedly from the many other towns in Istria.
The Austrian imperial family and many wealthy Austrian families spent holidays here, and this in itself gave further popularity. The first large luxury hotel was built in 1884. It was Hotel Quarnero, which today is called Grand Hotel Kvarner.
The many buildings in beautiful Viennese architecture lie like pearls on a string along the shore of the Kvarner Gulf, where there are also bathing spots and a kilometer-long promenade where you can take some pleasant walks.
Poreč is one of Croatia’s nicest cities, and in addition to a beautiful location, there are a number of sights to see. You can also just enjoy a walk in the atmospheric streets of the center; some streets that are still as laid out under Roman town planning.
The biggest attraction in the city is Euphrasdius Basilika/Eufrazijeva basilika, which is on UNESCO’s list of world cultural heritage. The basilica was built over several stages between the 200s and 500s. Most famous are the beautiful mosaics that were made in the 200s. The mosaics are considered to be some of the world’s most beautiful preserved from the Byzantine era.
The Sinčič mansion, where the Poreč Museum is housed, is also worth a visit. You can also go to the Marafor square, which was the city’s historic Roman forum. Here are interesting ruins of a Temple of Neptune and a Temple of Mars.
Piran is a town picturesquely situated as one of Slovenia’s few coastal towns on the tip of a peninsula. The Piran Peninsula was settled in the 100s BC, when the area was part of the Roman Empire. Over time, the city has been mainly influenced by belonging to Venice and Austria.
Piran’s central square is called Tartinijev trg. It is named after the composer and musician Giuseppe Tartini, of whom a statue was erected in 1896. The square was originally a harbor basin outside the city walls. In the Middle Ages, the harbor streets were built up, and the bustle increased continuously. In 1894, the harbor basin was filled up, and the square became a reality.
From Tartinijev trg, the streets in the center start, and to the west you reach the tip of the peninsula. North of the square you can see Saint Jørgen Church/Cerkev svetega Jurija (Adamičeva ulica), whose tower is inspired by Venetian architecture. The church is beautifully located at the top of the town, and the richly decorated interior is also worth a trip.
The city of Koper is one of Slovenia’s few cities by the sea, and it is the country’s largest port. Immediately north of Koper is Italy, and over time the Italian influence has also been great and a very active and clear part of history. Today, Koper is officially bilingual, and here both Slovenian and Italian are spoken, in which case the city is called Capodistria.
In ancient Greece, Koper was called Aegida, and since then the well-located city has been subject to several kingdoms. For many centuries the city traded with Venice, and it also became the Venetian capital of Istria. In more recent times, Koper belonged to Italy after World War I, and after World War II it was part of the Free State of Trieste, which was divided between Italy and Yugoslavia in 1954.
Koper’s old town is worth seeing. The Loža/Loggia (Titov trg 1) is a distinguished Venetian mansion dating back to 1462. The Praetorian Palace/Pretorska palača (Titov trg 3) is the city’s town hall, a function that has been located here since 1254. The current mansion is in Gothic, Venetian style and begun in 1452.
In the central square you can also see the Assumption Church of St. Mary/Župnijska cerkev Marije Vnebovzete (Titov trg), whose history dates back to the 12th century. The church tower is a clear profile in the city’s skyline.
Trieste is the easternmost city in northern Italy, and its location on the trade routes between Latin, Germanic and Slavic merchants has given it a rich history. For example, the city belonged to the Habsburg monarchy for centuries from 1382 to 1918, and it was Austria-Hungary’s fourth largest city for a period.
In the beautiful center of Trieste you can see beautiful buildings and elegant squares with stunning Piazza Unità d’Italia as the most famous. Here are fine buildings on three sides, and in the side streets there are many other places of interest. For example, you should see the Grand Canal in the Borgo Teresiano neighborhood.
Of Slovenia’s many caves, Postojnska Jama is the most exciting and at the same time one of the most beautiful in Europe. The cave is a cave system located in the mountains southwest of Ljubljana. During a visit you can experience a large complex of stalactite caves; one more breathtaking than the other. In total, there are over 20 kilometers of caves, passages and caves in the system.
As a visitor, you ride a mini-train the first long stretches into the most beautiful caves, and here you walk around and see, among other things, the Kongressalen/Kongresna Dvorana and the Concert Hall/Koncertna Dvorana, which with its million-year-old stalactite formations of stalactites and stalagmites is a unique experience. The formations have all been formed from single drops from the ceiling, and it is a process that is still ongoing.
The so-called human fish also lives in the caves. It is a vertebrate that got its name from the light skin color and its fingers and toes. The human fish can be seen in an aquarium in the cave. At the exit you can also see the site’s underground river.
The caves in Postojna are the most marketed and commercial in Slovenia. There are also other caves in the area, and if you want to visit some caves in a more natural setting, you can visit Škocjanske jame (Matavun 12, Divača), which is located in the area between Rijeka, Trieste and Postojna. Here you can experience a number of stalactite caves that have been included in UNESCO’s list of world natural heritage. In the area outside the caves, there is also wonderful nature with cliffs and canyons.
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and it is the economic, political and cultural center of the country. And th city offers many sights and activities to visitors. The center of Ljubljana is cozy and picturesque with narrow streets, elegant churches, beautiful architecture and fine museums.
The city castle is built on the top of Ljubljana, and for centuries it has been an important part of city life and history. The castle was a part of the defense of Ljubljana already from the 1100s, and it has been a residence palace as well. From the castle hill you can see all over the Slovenian capital and thereby get a good overview of the city.
Pula is a city located in the southwest of Croatian Istria, which is full of exciting history. Pula itself is famous for being home to one of the best-preserved Roman arenas. The arena in Pula is for many the reason to visit Pula, and it is also an impressive work, which is still used for setups during the season.
However, Pula is also much more than the arena, and with a cozy town center within walking distance to everything, it is a pleasant city to visit. The city’s archaeological museum is one of the places where you can take a closer look at the Roman era, and other periods in the city’s and Istria’s history can be experienced at the Pula Fort, which sits on a ridge above the center.
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The first modern settlement around present-day Rijeka was Celtic Tharsatica, located in the highlands of the Adriatic Sea with a harbor below. The Romans took over the place and expanded it as a city in the province of Dalmatia.
With the decline of the Roman Empire and the growth of the Byzantine Empire, the area around Tharsatica came to change rulers sometimes. For example, there were Goths, Byzantines and Lombards at the head of the city from the 400s.
Croats settled in the region from the 6th century, and they named the city Rika svetoga Vida, pointing out that the place was Sankt Veits town. However, time should pass before the city itself became Croatian.
In the German-Roman Empire of the 12th century, the area was called Merania, which indicated that it was an area along the coast. The Germanic power in the area was considered essential to avoid the spread of the Ventian Republic along the northern Adriatic.
The name Fiume eventually came into existence and the city evolved. It was led by counties as feudal lords until 1337, and during this time Fiume’s trade and general logistics were established. With only a limited connection to the Croatian hinterland to the east, traffic and trade occurred mainly over the sea and with Italian cities such as Ancona, Fermo and Venice.
In 1399, the German Walsee family took over the region, and they ruled Fiume until 1465, when the genus Walsee became extinct. The area was then inherited by the Habsburgs who maintained control of Fiume for centuries.
With the Habsburgs came a new era of growth in Fiume, gaining the status of a refuge with the privileges that entailed. Fiume became part of the Duchy of Carniola in this connection, but as a sanctuary the city was directly subject to the German-Roman emperor and court. The city could, among other things, levy taxes itself and maintain its own legal system.
Venetian forces attacked and plundered the city in 1509, and subsequent attacks also came from the Muslim Ottomans, who never captured Fiume. The 16th century was also the period when a major building activity in the Renaissance and Baroque started.
In 1599, Fiume was separated from Carniola as a de facto independent city, although the duchy’s government continued to claim the city. Fiume was then ruled by a two-chamber system with a large council of 50 members and a small council of 25 patricians. The council captain was representative of the Habsburg supremacy. The form of governance had been manifested in 1530, and as a governing the form was maintained until the middle of the 19th century.
In 1719 the ports of Rijeka and Trieste were given the status of free ports, which naturally created increased activity and trade. Among other things, the trade route to Venice developed considerably from 1725.
Maria Theresia came to the throne in 1740, and she ruled until her death in 1780. In 1779, Maria Theresia decided to allow Fiume to become part of Hungary with a regime directly under the Kingdom’s capital in Budapest. A governor was a local representative and Fiume was then Hungary’s only port city.
In 1804 Fiume became part of the Austrian Empire. The city had evolved quite rapidly over the centuries, and in the 19th century it was the most important port in the eastern part of the Habsburg Empire. There was also a naval base in the city that became the home of the Austro-Hungarian Naval Academy in the middle of the century.
During the period 1872-1896 Giovanni de Ciotta was mayor of Fiume, and during these years and generally in the latter half of the 19th century the city underwent rapid development. The port was expanded and several factories opened up in the city and its environs. It was among the world’s first torpedo factory in 1866 and an oil refinery in 1882.
Fiume was also connected to the Austria-Hungary rail network. It happened in 1873, and with the railroad the city was logistically linked more closely to other parts of the kingdom.
The city had gradually become a major port city with elegant business districts, shops, cafes and whatever else belonged.
The beginning of the new century continued to bring great economic growth to Fiume. The population had risen from 21,000 in 1880 to 50,000 in 1910, and the port had become the fifth-largest in the Mediterranean after Marseille, Genoa, Naples and Trieste.
Much of the growth was due not least to many years of large Hungarian investments. There was a rivalry between Fiume and nearby Trieste, which belonged to Hungary and Austria respectively. The double monarchy sought to divide the sun and wind just by, among other things, placing orders for the fleet in both cities.
Austria-Hungary collapsed with the end of World War I, and Fiume’s situation became very unclear with many ethnic groups among the city’s inhabitants. Both Italy and the newly established kingdom of Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia claimed the city.
The slaves took over the city, but Allied forces from England, France, Italy and the United States joined Fiume in November 1918. Their presence created the opportunity to take the area’s status with the peace conferences in the wake of the end of the World War.
Italy claimed Fiume, with around 65% of Italians living in the city. Croats made up the majority of the rest of the population, and they also inhabited the areas around the city. Italian Gabriele d’Annunzio established a local government, but Italy, in respect of international agreements, would not annex the city. The result of this time was the establishment of the Free State of Fiume in 1920.
The Free State of Fiume was recognized by the League of Nations and by both Italy and the Yugoslav Kingdom, thus ensuring the city’s independent future. However, it took only four years before the political status changed. The fascists came to power in Italy and their ambitions included an annexation of Fiume. Italy and Yugoslavia signed an agreement in Rome in 1924. The agreement took effect from March 16, 1924, and with it Fiume became part of Italy and Sušak became part of Yugoslavia.
Fiume was then Italian for twenty years. The trams ran in the city, which continued its development under Italian rule. However, the geographical location far from Italy and surrounded by a potential enemy quickly created challenges with the outbreak of World War II.
Partisans attacked Fiume from Yugoslavia, and the controlling German-Italian alliance retaliated against these attacks. In September 1943, Italy had to surrender to the Allied powers, and the result for Fiume was that Germany occupied the city, which became part of the region of the Adriatic region of Küstenland.
Towards the end of World War II, Fiume suffered numerous bombings due to its large port, refinery and weapons industry. It also came to a colossal blow on land in April 1945, with Yugoslav troops approaching the city, which was actively defended by not least 27,000 Germans. On May 3, the Yugoslavs invaded the city, leaving the fighting of the war in this place. In total, over half of Fiume’s buildings had been destroyed.
After the war, the Italian lands southeast of Trieste became part of Yugoslavia. The same was true of Fiume, who as part of the federal state of Croatia became Rijeka. At that time, there were about 66,000 Italians being forced into Italy or facing a tough time under the Stalinist-inspired rule of the Slavic Republic.
Rijeka was re-populated from many parts of Yugoslavia, creating the foundation for the Rijeka that is visited today. The 1950-1980s were a time when Rijeka was growing again; it became, among other things, Yugoslavia’s largest port city with the economic progress it brought.
After Croatian independence in 1991, Rijeka experienced a period of stagnation and closure of many of the industries that had previously characterized the city. As a port city, the city had been cut off from large parts of the natural hinterland that were no longer in the same land as Rijeka. The population has since fallen from about 165,000 to just under 130,000.
Today, Rijeka’s development is not least borne by the service industry and tourism, due to the good climate of the area and the location by the water, which is also an integral part of Rijeka’s urban life.
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Overview of Rijeka
Rijeka is a city in the popular Istria and Kvarner area formed by two of the most visited regions in Croatia, where great experiences and sights in culture, nature, shopping and gastronomy await. The main cities are Pula on the west coast of Istria and Rijeka in the Gulf of Kvarner.
Rijeka is the largest city in the region, and the elegant Korzo is the main shopping street, and it winds through the city center. Around Korzo there are several sights such as the city’s well known tower, whose passage leads to both the cathedral and excavations from Rijeka’s past as a Roman settlement.
Rijeka’s location is perfect for many trips in northern Croatia, where the nature is highly varied and beautiful. Mountains, valleys and the unforgettable Adriatic coast, including the islands of Krk and Cres, are some of the possibilities for day trips. Along the Riviera at Opatija a special atmosphere prevails, as the city was built in Viennese style to the Austrian nobility and the wealthy Austrians in the last decades of the 19th century.
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The National Theater in Rijeka is the city’s fine stage for theatre, opera and ballet productions. The town’s traditions of theater were founded in 1765 with the first building for the purpose. At the end of the 18th century, it was decided to build a replacement for the first theatre, and this building was completed in 1805.
In 1883, the city government in Rijeka decided to build a new, modern and large theater and at the same time demolish the existing one. This happened not least after several large theater fires in Europe, which emphasized the dangers in out-of-date theater buildings.
The project was initiated using the architects Herman Helmer and Ferdinand Fellner from Vienna. Their theater was able to open in 1885 after two years of construction. The beautiful interior was created by the Venetian sculptor August Benvenuti, among others, while Franz Matsch, Ernst Klimt and Gustav Klimt contributed to the ceiling paintings.
The name was Teatro Comunale at the opening, and it was later changed to Teatro Verdi. The Italian names indicate that Croatian language and theater did not have access to the stage, and this was the case until 1945. In 1991, the theater was given the status of national theater in the newly independent Croatia.
The Main Market in Rijeka is a market consisting of three beautiful halls whose history dates back to the 19th century. It was here that the square in front of the town’s theater was created, and in 1880 two identical market halls were built as a supplement to a fish market from 1865.
The fish market was demolished in 1912 and replaced by the current fish market. The Main Market is one of Rijeka’s popular sights, where fish, fruit, vegetables and more are sold.
Palača Modello is one of the most beautiful mansions in Rijeka. It was built in 1885 on the site of the city’s Adamichev Theatre, and the style was distinguished historicism with inspiration from both the Renaissance and the Baroque. The beautiful building has two different facades and a beautiful interior.
The mansion was designed by the Viennese architects Ferdinand Fellner and Herman Helmer, and they created a small piece of elegant Viennese atmosphere with the mansion. The house was built as a bank building, but the interior has changed over time as, among other things, a library.
In 1872, Rijeka got a new form of government, which meant that a mayor came to head the local government and a city council with 56 members. In order to house the new administration, it was necessary to build a new town hall, as the previous town council was located in an out-of-date converted monastery.
Ivan Ciotta was the new mayor when in 1873 he initiated the project to build the current town hall. Filibert Bazaring was in charge of the design, which was harmoniously integrated into the cityscape with a three-winged building. The architectural inspiration came from both the Renaissance and Classicism.
In front of the town hall you can see a stone column called Stendardac, which is a monument to the city’s privileges and rights. Stendardac is adorned by an inscription from 1508, in which Emperor Maximillian guarantees the rights of the city. It was erected after a Venetian-Habsburg conflict in 1508, during which Rijeka was ravaged. On that occasion the city remained loyal to the emperor.
Up until the end of the 18th century, Rijeka was surrounded by a city wall that was broken by two gates; one down towards the sea and one inland. At the port entrance to the city stood a tower, which in the 17th century had the clockwork installed, which turned the tower into the city’s bell tower.
It was also in the 17th century that the tower was decorated. You can see the two-headed eagle of the ruling Habsburgs and several inscriptions that, among other things, reproduce the city’s privileges and the right to use the eagle as the city’s coat of arms. From later times are the current clocks and the tower dome, which dates from 1890.
The Archaeological Park is an excavated area in central Rijeka that has been opened to the public. The area is an exposure of the remains of a Roman military settlement from the 200s called Tarsatic Principia.
A detail associated with the excavated area is an arch, the origin of which is unclear. It may be a preserved arch from Roman times. The arch spans the street Ulica Stara Vrata.
Saint Vitus Cathedral in Rijeka is a church whose history began as a small medieval church in the Romanesque style. It was expanded as a Baroque Jesuit church with its foundation in 1638, and it was then that it got its characteristic circular shape. The Jesuit Church later became a Catholic bishop’s seat and in 1969 an archbishop’s seat. On that occasion, the church was given the status of a cathedral.
The church is dedicated to Saint Vitus, who was a Christian saint who was martyred during the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s persecution of Christians in the decades around the year 300. Vitus came from Sicily and is believed to have died in the year 303.
Inside you can experience a beautiful church space, which with its circular shape gives a different atmosphere than in most contemporary churches. There are rows of chapels along the outer wall, and in terms of style they fit together and form an elegant whole.
Jadran Palæ is a majestic building on Rijeka’s waterfront, and it stands as a symbol of the city’s rich maritime history. The house was built in 1897 as the headquarters of the shipping company Adria. Today, the shipping company Jadrolinija is based here, and their ships are known for the traffic along the Croatian Adriatic coast.
On the beautiful facade you can see a lot of decorations with, among other things, figures of various sailors; eg a captain and a sailor. These face the harbour, while towards the city you can see four female figures symbolizing the continents in the form of Egypt, India, Japan and the home of Europe.
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