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Peek and poke museum

Peek and poke museum, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  Club PEEK&POKE is one of the few permanent displays of vintage computing technology in Europe. Located in the centre of the city of Rijeka and spread across 300m2 of space, it contains more than 1000 exhibits of the world and local computer history, ranging from very early... 

Saint Vitus

Saint Vitus, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  Saint Vitus is the patron of the City of Rijeka. City of Rijeka celebrates the Day of its Patron St. Vitus every year on the 15th June. It has became the Day of City of Rijeka, signified by ceremoniously clergy and public celebration.The Church of St. Vitus was in the period... 

TORPEDO

TORPEDO, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  Tvornica "Torpedo" (the Torpedo factory) The first European prototypes of a self-propelled torpedo were created by Giovanni Luppis, a retired naval engineer from Rijeka. The remains of this factory still exist, including a well-preserved launch ramp used for testing self... 

Rijeka Card

Rijeka Card, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  When you purchase the Rijeka Card you will receive discounts in over 130 locations in Rijeka and Opatija: in city museums,galleries and souvenir shops(50-66%), many restaurants(10-20%) and shops (10%). Along with the Card, for aprice of only 55 kuna, you will also receive a... 

First tourist Double-decker bus in Croatia

First tourist Double-decker bus in Croatia, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  On 8 June 2007 the touRIst bus made its first steps and welcomed the first visitors on its Opatija-Rijeka route, telling them during their trip interesting stories about the past and present of our cities. This idea has come to life, most of all, thanks to the efforts of the... 

Hotels  

Hotel Continental

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Neboder

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Restaurants  

Mornar: Fresh and cheap - close to harbour and market

Mornar: Fresh and cheap - close to harbour and market, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  Nice staff, good food - local and fresh with daily prepared and cooked meals, from sea food to some continental meals.Excellent position if you have to wait for ferry (view from restaurant is on the ferry dock), close to local market. Interior is bit basic but in traditional... 

Buffet Fiume: Good and cheap

Buffet Fiume: Good and cheap, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  Small (5 tables) cozy place next to fishmarket in Rijeka main market. Friendly staff will always find you a place. Croweded between 10.30 and 14.00. Fresh food every day (specially sea food, remember that their location is next to fishmarket!), you don't wait for food more... 

Nightlife  

different clubs around Korzo: By night

different clubs around Korzo: By night, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  # River pubAddress Frana Supila 12Phone +385 51 213 406# El RioAddress Jadranski trg 4cPhone +385 51 214 420# Svid Rock CafeAddress Riva 14Phone +385 51 336 397# Brod NinaAddress Putnička obala bb(the passenger´s port)# Phanas pubAddress Ivana Zajca 9Phone +385 51 312... 

Palach: Rock - alternative music

Palach: Rock - alternative music, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  Live music, bit alternative place, cheaper drinks then usually, young crowd (students), rock. Already a cult place , named by Jan Palach, Czech student who burned himself. Student club opened more then 30 years. Informal only. 

Transportation  

Rijeka city bus (tourist bus)

Rijeka city bus (tourist bus), Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  Like cities in west Europe, Rijeka has one (1) open double decker for touristic purpose. This is not big city so besides Rijeka, this one will take you to Opatija as well and to Trsat castle (otherwise you'll face long walk uphill).Prices of the ticket is 50 kuna. Ticket is... 

ARRIVAL BY BUS

ARRIVAL BY BUS, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  Scheduled bus lines connect Rijeka with bigger Croatian and European cities. The bus terminal is in the city centre, Žabica. All information on timetable and fares can be obtained at the Autotrans agency, Žabica 1 or by telephone 060 / 30-20-10. If you have to change buses... 

Railway Rijeka

Railway Rijeka, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  Rijeka is well-integrated into the Croatian Railways and critical international lines. A fully electrified line connects Rijeka with Zagreb, and onwards towards Koprivnica and the Hungarian border, as part of the international 5b corridor. It is also connected to Trieste and... 

Local Customs  

Hartera music festival

Hartera music festival, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  HARTERA3 - last year's most important urban music festival in Croatia, featuring more than 20 hours of top-notch music program on two floors at the former 'Hartera' paper factory venue in Rijeka. Check website for this year, still not released !Last year's program: June 8th,... 

Diplomatic Services in Rijeka

Diplomatic Services in Rijeka, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  * Consulate of the Republic of Austria Rijeka, Stipana Konzula Istranina 2 Phone/Fax +385 51 338 554 Georg Gavrilović, Honorary Consul * The Royal Danish Consulate Rijeka, Riva 16 Phone +385 51 212 522 Fax: 214 944 Branko Herak, Honorary Consul * Consulate of Czech... 

Free Wireless Internet Access in Rijeka

Free Wireless Internet Access in Rijeka, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  The IT Department of the City of Rijeka, in cooperation with the company “Krk sistemi d.o.o.”, developed the Project of Free Wireless Internet Access in the centre of Rijeka for all the citizens that use portable computers, as well as all the tourists and visitors of this... 

The International Small Scene Theatre Festival

The International Small Scene Theatre Festival, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  The International Small Scene Theatre Festival was founded in Rijeka in 1994 as a Croatian festival. Under the guidance of its founder, the actor Nenad Šegvic and its first selector – the theatre critic Dalibor Foretic, its aim was to assemble the best and most progressive... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Visit Kuterevo - shelter for young bears

Visit Kuterevo - shelter for young bears, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  If you are going by car from Rijeka to south Croatia, you'll pass near by Velebit National Park (after Senj, there is roadsigns to Krasno...also nice place for short stop and try famous cheese). Ask for direction to Kuterevo (around 100 km from Rijeka). Visit this amazing... 

Visit Fuzine

Visit Fuzine, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  Fuzine is small city, 750m above sea level in region called Gorski kotar, half hour drive from Rijeka in Zagreb direction. You can go there by bus or by car. Beautiful lake, small traditional houses, extreme clean nature and fresh air, charming in winter with snow, with some... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Football club Rijeka

Football club Rijeka, Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  It's not activity but part of Rijeka's tradition. NK Rijeka is football club , usually in top 3 in Croatia with crazy fans ARMADA ! Also, stadium is on special position with big rock over the field and next to sea. Amazing by nights to watch the game. Currently on 2nd... 

Favorites  

North wind in Rijeka (Bura)

North wind in Rijeka (Bura), Rijeka

 rsudic Says:  The changeable Bora can often be felt all over Dalmatia and the rest of the Adriatic east coast. It blows in gusts. The Bora is most common during the winter. It blows hardest, as the meteorologist Wrangel first explained in 1876, when a polar high-pressure area sits over... 

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 My new city - Rijeka...I moved to this coastal city 4 years ago (february 2008. now) and became passionate about it. Why? Well, looking from Croatian point of view, it's best geographically position in country to... 

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Q:  Would like to find out how to get a copy of Bus and or train timetables from Rijeka to Plitvice Lakes. Will be there in June 2012.... 

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A: You can find all the information you need at www.autotrans.hr 

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