Rijeka is a city located in the Western Croatia, and is the
third largest city in Croatia. The city is located on the northern coast of the
Gulf of Rijeka for the entire depth of the sea (60 m) and is convenient for the
largest sailing ships making Rijeka an important seaport. In Rijeka live 128
624 inhabitants according to the last census in 2011th year.
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| Rijeka |
Rijeka has a moderately warm and humid climate, the average
temperature in the city is 13.8 °C. The average temperature in January is 5.6 °C
and in July 23.3 °C. On the Adriatic coast is famous Rijeka wind, cold and dry
wind blowing from the northeast, and reaching speeds up to 160 km / h.
Rijeka is full of old landmarks that adorn the city such as
the Governor's Palace which was built in the 18th century who had the role of
the then governor of Rivers residences. St. Vida Cathedral. Vida is a church
built by the Jesuits in Rijeka. The interior of the church is beautiful and
worth the visit. In addition to these attractions the city boasts the City clock
tower from the 1876 within the palace Wohinz, Adria Palace and the Modello Palace. If you are passing by, it is interesting to take a look at Casa
Veneziana, a house of a former torpedo factory owner who was Croatian factory
weapons, engines and trucks, as well. The industrial heritage of Rijeka, except
the torpedo factory, there is the Paper industry Rijeka and the Tobacco
Factory, of which neither is still working.
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| Casa Veneziana |
Rijeka Carnival is an event with more than 15,000 masked
participants and more than 100,000 spectators and is one of the largest
carnival parades in Europe and the world in general. We strongly recommend you
to attend this event with a rich tradition of parades and balls of Russian,
German, Austrian and Hungarian nobility and other nobilities from the rest of
Europe.
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| Rijeka Carnival |
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| Rijeka Carnival |
Very interesting! :))
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