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OPATIJA Here will walking fans get at their cost, because in is the famous promenade "Lungomare" leading with more than 12 km away from to Volosko.

Opatija is a favorite destination for all seasons. The various parks and the architecture of several buildings invite tourists into the past.

During a walk in Opatija you will run on many monuments with a long history …..

Villa Angiolina The villa was built in 1844 by a wealthy merchant from and marked the beginning of tourism in Opatija. If only for the main hall with its painted ceiling and lavish ornamentation, the villa is well worth a visit.

At the foot of the villa is also equal to the park Angiolina and St. Jakob Park planted from 1845 to 1860 with various plants and flowers from all over the world and several years in a row received the title of the most beautiful parks in .

The Girl with the Seagull Who does not know - the statue of the girl with a seagull in the hand. The statue has not only become over the years a symbol of Opatija but of the entire Kvarner region. Today there are many different stories of this statue, but coming probably closest to the truth, is the story that in 1891, Count Arthur Kesselstadt tragically died in a storm on the see in front of Opatija and in deep mourning his family built the statue. It should be noted that the statue does not at the beginning had the current appearance, instead it was the "Madonna del Mare" that has been damaged due to poor weather conditions and was replaced with today's Statue. A gilded replica of the first statue is visible in the church of St. James.

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RIJEKA

Rijeka is the capital city of the County of Primorje- and probably the most important port city in Croatia. Because of founding tracks now it can be said that the history of the city of Rijeka goes back in the Palaeolithic (Stone Age) and Neolithic age.

The fortress Trsat On the hill Trsat the same name fortress is located in 138 meters above sea level. In ancient times, in the fortress was a Liburnia Sentinel controlled the route from the inland to the the sea. The fortress is one of the best preserved in Croatia and frequently visited again and again with tourists, because of the fort there is a view of the city of Rijeka and the river “Riječina” that runs through. On the fortress there is a cafe bar, ideal for relaxing with a specially view, especially if you have dared and climbed the Trsat steps (Trsatske stube). Today, various open-air concerts are held in the fortress, especially in summer.

The stages of Petar Kružić The stages of Petar Kružić popularly known and called as "Trsatske stube" (Trsat stages) lead from the delta of the river Rječina to the pilgrimage church. The steps were built by Petar Kružić (Croatian army commander) in 1531, with 128 steps, as a donation. Over the years, more and more levels and donors chapels are added by donators, so it now has more than 500 steps that lead up to the church. There is a relief of the Virgin comforting to the column inlet with the words „CONSOLATRIX AFFLICTORUM“ (Consoler of the Sad). Countless pilgrims crossed the years on the stage and including a plurality of those who crossed them on their knees to worship the Virgin Mary.

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Maria-Pilgrimage In Rijeka, also on the hill Trsat is the oldest pilgrimage of Croatia „ Shrine of Our Lady of Trsat “and this is the story: According to chronicles written in the 15th century, the birth house of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Santa Casa) was brought on May 10, 1291 with God’s will by angels on the hill of Trsat. Here it remained for 3 years, until it was transferred to also miraculously on 10 December 1294 to Loreto, which is on the opposite side of the Adriatic. From that time on the Croatian population began to pilgrimage on the hill of Trsat. In 1367 the Pope Urban V donated at the request of Ivan (John) and Stjepan (Stephan) Francopan, the still grieving residents because of the loss of the Holy house a picture of grace, which is worshiped since then. It says the author of the painting is unknown and G. Gamulin refers to this as "the painter of Our Lady of Trsat". In 1453, the Croatian princes Frankopan built a church and a monastery which was left to the Franciscans. During the following centuries, the church was expanded several times until it did not get its present appearance in 1824. In 2008, a bronze statue of Pope John Paul II was built in front of the Church. The monument commemorates of his visit in the year of 2003. "Pray for me, to Our Lady of Trsat as long as I live, and even when I die!" With these words the Pope summarized his private visit to Trsat. When the Pope approached the altar of the Mother of God, he asked them to put up the kneeler until the image of the Mother of God, then he kneels down and sank into a silent prayer while he looked at the image of the Mother of God. The Pope did a pilgrim gesture, he gave the sanctuary a rosary saying "Pray for me, to Our Lady of Trsat as long as I live, and even when I die!" which were also engraved in the monument. After a short time you can now see at the hands of the Pope at the monument how many pilgrims already proven in his honor, one touch, one kiss ...... Each of them has left its mark HERE IS THE GALLERY OF THE SANCTUARY!

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KRK is located in the north of the Kvarner Bay and is the largest island of Croatia, also the island of Krk is the most populated island. Centre of the island is the city of Krk. The island is connected by a bridge to the mainland since 1980.

The old core of the town of Krk Enjoy a walk in the old town of the same city of Krk and visit the historical and religious attractions that the city has to offer. The symbol of the city of Krk is the cathedral from the 13th century and the Frankopan castle from the 15th century in the old town.

Baška Probably the most valuable cultural monument of the town of Baska is the "Baska tablet", it is one of the oldest and most famous cultural monuments of the and history. The tablet was discovered in 1852 in the former church of St. Lucija, which is kept in the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts in since 1934, at the original chapel is a copy of the tablet.

Punat The town of offers a wide range of sacred sites such as the Church of the Holy. Dunat from the 9th century, the archaeological site of the small church of St. Peter from the 6th century, the reconstructed small church of Sv. Juraj from the 13th century and more in and around Punat. The main attraction of Punat is and remains the Franciscan Monastery Košljun on the same small island that lies ahead Punat. On the island there is a museum with ethnographic collections. In the monastery on the island, there is also a library with about 30,000 titles, including the Atlas of Ptolemy, printed in Venice in 1511 (one of three copies obtained).

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Omišalj Omišalj is one of the oldest cities on the island of Krk and was built in the 3rd century by the Romans. From the same time be descended the remains of the early Christian basilica. Visit the Folklore Museum and see the most valuable items of local folklore.

Vrbnik A town on a hill 50 m above sea level. The town was first mentioned in 1100. The most famous product of the city and for many tourists a popular destination, is the golden yellow wine - Žlahtina. In the tavern of the hill you can taste the best product of the city Vrbnik and enjoy the view of the sea.

Dobrinj The central square of offers the museum with ethnographic collections of the place Dobrinj but also the island of Krk. The town Dobrinj offers generally on a small area a treasure trove of history. Dobrinj is a real museum city, as has been stated by many travellers.

The island of Krk offers you a variety of different sights, but if that's not enough, you have the opportunity to various boat trips to nearby islands like the island of . The island of Cres has several climate - and vegetation zones in a small space. Discover the natural beauty, hidden beaches and bays and numerous cultural monuments has to offer you the island. ( READ MORE HERE!)

You also have the possibility of a trip to the island of and seeing the same city and its symbol „ The four bell towers “.Above all, Rab is known for its beautiful pebble and sand beaches and unique bays. (READ MORE HERE!)

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CRIKVENICA RIVIERA

The Riviera has over the years become more and more a popular holiday destination. Discover the numerous traces of Antiquities it has to offer you the Crikvenica Riviera. Here you will be welcomed with special hospitality.

Crikvenica In Crikvenica you will see, the Assumption Church, the oldest surviving church of Crikvenica with former Pauline monastery in close proximity in the core of the old town, from which the city got its name. In Crikvenica you will discover numerous monuments to former writers, prominent politicians and national heroes in the parks. In the center of Crikvenica is the aquarium containing 200 m² of over 100 species of fish from the Adriatic, but also tropical and freshwater fish species waiting here to be visited by you.

Dramalj By paleontological evidence in Vrtare Male Cave (discovery of well-preserved skeletons of elephants, cave lions, rhinoceroses and some other now-extinct species) Dramalj has been known. In Dramalj you will be expect from the Church of the Holy Helena, which was built on the site where once stood a chapel dates from the 18th century.

Jadranovo In Jadranovo is the oldest cultural monument in the area, the archaeological site of Lokvišće from the Roman era, with remains of Roman buildings.

Selce Selce offers a wide range of sacred sites, including the St. George's Chapel is assumed that the oldest part of the chapel dates from the 9th - 11th century. Selce can especially be proud of its excellent sea-water quality, because it is not in vain annually awarded the "Blue Flag".

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Novi Vinodolski Already by arriving, the town welcomes you with the 36 m height bell tower of the Cathedral of St. Philip and Jacob. Probably the most significant cultural monument is the Vinodol Code, which was posted on January 6, 1288 in . The ruins of the Roman fortress Lopsica (Lopar), as well as the remains of the castle Ledenice and relics of the Pauline monastery testify to the tumultuous history in .

Klenovica One of the main attractions in Klenovica are the sources of fresh water which flow into the sea. Klenovica is traditionally closely tied to the sea, to that reminded the Fischer Monument in the harbour. Today Klenovica is more known as a summer resort than its history in fisheries.

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