Rijeka

Rijeka is the third largest city in Croatia. The city lies on the river Rječina. Rijeka is an interesting cultural and tourist destination. It attracts tourists who are interested in art, carnival and cultural events. Many sports events are held in the city.

	1. Hotel Jadran - The Hotel Jadran is located on the very coast. This is the hotel with long and interesting tradition and has been reopened in December 2005 after a thorough reconstruction. All 66 single and double bedrooms and three luxurious hotel suits are elegant and well equipped, with preserved old Mediterranean architecture.
	2. Hotel Continental - the oldest hotel in the Rijeka area. Hotel Continental was built and started its long history back in 1888. and it was renovated in 2008. Since than it was upgraded to category 3* and it offers 65 rooms and 4 suites. A great place to stay for everyone looking for a hotel with a central location where from they can explore Rijeka!
	3. Hotel Neboder - This hotel is part of the complex of the Croatian Cultural Centre (Hrvatski kulturni dom) and also its highest segment. The building is 14 floors high and dominates the central part of Rijeka, oriented towards the sea. The view: starting from the right side and gazing to the left: eastern part of the Istrian peninsula and Učka, Opatija, Rijeka and then further to the left towards small towns of Kostrena and Kraljevica and the island of Krk.

Tourism in Rijeka:

Primarily known as a port and an industrial town, during the last several years Rijeka has started to develop its tourism branch. It is a town of unique location on the sea, while being an hour drive away from the nearest skiing arena (Platak). Those who visit Rijeka can choose between several hotels. A four-star hotel located on the seafront is called hotel Jadran. If you want to stay in a hotel with the best view, make sure you check hotel Neboder, and if you want to stay in Rijeka center, do take a look at hotel Continental. Beautiful Opatija is only 30 minutes away, as well as the island Krk which is connected to the mainland with a bridge. Krk island is home to international Rijeka airport where you will find Uniline rent-a-car office. Keep in mind that Rijeka has great ferry connections with the other part of Croatian coastline. We strongly suggest you make a one day trip to islands Cres or Losinj.

History and culture of Rijeka:

Rijeka is mentioned for the first time in the documents of St. Vitus in 1281., written by the Venetian Great Council. Due to the developed trade of material goods, Rijeka in the 16.st experienced an trade expansion but also an improvement in cultural and educational life of the town. In the 19th century Rijeka experienced an industrial expansion, and in that period many significant buildings such as: paper factory - Hartera, National reading room, gasworks and Croatian National Theater Ivan pl. Zajc were built. During this period, the railway between Rijeka and Karlovac, was also built.