The commercial capital of the idyllic Adriatic coast close to Zagreb is the cultural city and holiday destination of Rijeka, which has an international harbour that lends it a cosmopolitan flair.
Rijeka is not only the gateway to the beautiful coastal island resorts, but a tourist's delight in itself with its charming historic buildings.
A stroll along the Korzo Promenade in the old part of town provides an eyeful of classic buildings and a variety of street cafes ideal for resting your feet and enjoying the passing parade.
Rijeka also has an annual carnival full of lively music and dancing, involving plenty of ancient Slavic folklore and mythology. Revellers don masks to scare away evil forces and a good time is had by all in numerous events, concerts and the carnival parade. There is plenty to eat, drink, see and do in this vibrant port city!
The best way to see Rijeka's cultural and historical attractions is to follow the well-worn tourist path that gathers all of the most important sights for the town. Most of them are accessible by foot, as they are located in or near the city centre (parts of which are not even accessible to traffic). Although, to see the remarkable Trsat Castle you will have to either hire transport or climb the formidable stone steps from the city centre to the castle. It is certainly worth it.
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