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4 FOREWORD What comes to your mind when you think of a holiday in Croatia? If you’re from the English-speaking world, probably Dubrovnik or somewhere down there in the south, while if you’re from Germany or Italy there’s a good chance you’ll also be in on the charms of Istria to the north. Somehow, the part of the coast in between, called Kvarner, has been forgotten, and its capital Rijeka relegated to the status of a transit point. Many people know about the floral playground of Opatija, Rijeka’s elegant neighbour, as the crowds that gather there testify. But how about Cres? Vrbnik? Here’s something we could call a best-kept secret. All these years of being overlooked have allowed such places to retain their charm, and now they are being brought into a new era of tourism in a way that avoids the concrete and commercialism that is the fate of so many seaside towns. The entire Kvarner region around Rijeka has become somewhat of a health destination due to its location, flora and fauna, sea breeze air and serene natural surroundings. A trend in holiday makers combining the fun of a vacation whislt also seeking specific medial treatments is rapidly growing. Our feature has a complete run down on state of the art clinics in dentistry, aesthetic surgery, allergic, therapeutic, and wellness treatments that are second to none and highly recommended. Adventure enthusiasts can take the plunge and head out to the reefs and sites dedicated to all forms of scuba diving. Our huge special gives you an insight on the who, what and where of scuba diving. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, certified instructors will adhere to your every need. Choose from coral sites, ship wrecks, and deep dives to night dives, an underwater voyage slash venture awaits you. We hope you’ll enjoy reading about everything that Rijeka has to offer, and be inspired to spend a few days here exploring. And we hope that our tips for places to visit in Kvarner will allow you to enjoy the sparkling blue seas, the vistas, the hidden oases and the hospitality of the Kvarner region at its very best. QR Code Rijeka In Your Pocket Draškovićeva 66, Zagreb Croatia tel. (+385-1) 481 30 27, 481 10 70 fax (+385-1) 492 39 24 zagreb@inyourpocket.com www.inyourpocket.com ISSN 1845-5514 ©Plava Ponistra d.o.o. Printed by Radin print, Sveta Nedelja This QR code contains the website address, http://www.inyourpocket. com/croatia/rijeka for Rijeka In Your Pocket: and a user having a camera phone equipped with the correct reader software can scan this image of the QR Code causing the phone’s browser to launch and redirect to the programmed URL. Save the image andprint it out any way you want. Editorial Editor Višnja Arambašić Contributor Nataly Anderson, Jonathan Bousfield, Frank Jelinčić Assistant Editor Kristina Štimac Researcher Anita Piplović, Blanka Valić Layout & Design Marko Sirovina, Gordan Karabogdan Photos Rijeka In Your Pocket team, TZ Rijeka, rijeka.photonet.hr Sales & Circulation General Manager Višnja Arambašić Sales & Circulation Manager Kristijan Vukičević zagreb@inyourpocket.com Cover: Tourist Board Rijeka The World of In Your Pocket Northern Ireland Ireland Netherlands Germany Poland Belgium Czech Republic Estonia Russia Latvia Lithuania Belarus Ukraine Austria Switzerland Slovenia Romania Croatia Italy Bosnia Serbia Bulgaria Montenegro Kosovo FYR Macedonia Albania Greece It was 20 years ago this summer that the first In Your Pocket hit the streets of Vilnius, Lithuania. Since then, we have grown to become the largest publisher of locally produced city guides in Europe. We now cover more than 75 cities across the continent (with more on the way) and the number of In Your Pocket guides published each year is approaching an amazing five million. Always an innovative publisher, we have just launched a new version of our iPhone app, which can now be downloaded for free from the AppStore. Search for ‘IYP Guides’ by name. To keep up to date with all that’s new at In Your Pocket, like us on Facebook (facebook.com/ inyourpocket) or follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/ inyourpocket). You can also now follow our tips on Foursquare (foursquare.com/inyourpocket). Copyright notice Text and photos copyright Plava Ponistra 1992-2012. Maps copyright of the cartographer. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, except brief extracts for the purpose of review, without written permission from the publisher and copyright owner. The brand name In Your Pocket is used under license from UAB In Your Pocket (Bernardinu g. 9-4, Vilnius, Lithuania). Editor’s note The editorial content of In Your Pocket guides is independent from paid-for advertising. Sponsored listings are clearly marked as such. We welcome all readers‘ comments and suggestions. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information at the time of going to press and assume no responsibility for changes and errors. Rijeka In Your Pocket rijeka.inyourpocket.com
A word of warning: if you’re travelling by car to Rijeka from Italy, you’ll have a tough time finding your way unless you have a satellite navigation system or know a few words of Italian. Italian road signs don’t show the name “Rijeka”, but “Fiume” – which means “river” in Italian. And guess what “rijeka” means in Croatian? River. Why? Well, take the highway which traverses behind the city and you’ll come to a spectacular gorge through which the river Rječina runs. Travelling the main road into Rijeka itself, you’ll drive right along it. The Rječina was one of the reasons why this area was settled before Roman times – both providing water for life and shelter for the ships of the Liburnians, an Illyrian tribe famed for their skills as sailors. What’s harder to spot today is that the ground under Rijeka bubbles with underground springs. Water is absolutely central to the personality and existence of Rijeka – bright, refreshing, life-giving and always moving on. Market values Compare the list of daily necessities: 1kg of beef 65kn €8.85 10 eggs 12kn €1.63 McDonald‘s Big Mac 17,50kn €2.32 Loaf of white bread 7kn €0.95 Bottle of local beer (1/2 l) 5kn €0.68 20 Marlboros 22kn €2.99 Exchange rates (as of 12. 06. 2012): US$1 = 5,08kn € 1 =7,5kn � Rijeka telephone code is +385-51 rijeka.inyourpocket.com INTRODUCING RIJEKA Although there are traces of Stone Age inhabitation in the area, it was the Liburnians who built the first significant settlement on Trsat hill (or, as they called it, Tarsat), to defend their harbour from attack. The Romans drove out the Illyrians in the 13th century. Trsat ceased to be the most important settlement, as the Romans founded the town of “Tarsatica” on the land where Rijeka’s old centre now lies. The area around St Vitus’ Cathedral was given the name Flumen Sancti Viti after the city’s patron saint. In the 14th century, a powerful family of Croatian counts from Krk Island increased their power over the territories of the mainland. Later, this dynasty took the name Frankopan, and their influence can be seen everywhere around Rijeka – they built the shrine at Trsat, and many churches and fortifications on the coastline, as well as on Krk island itself. Over the centuries that followed, various European powers gained influence over Rijeka and its surroundings, and each left its mark. One of the most influential for the development of the city was the Austrian period, and many of Rijeka’s great buildings were designed by the same people that built the cities of that empire. Rijeka was connected to Vienna and Budapest by road and rail, and proclaimed a free port. These transport links contributed massively to the development of Rijeka as an industrial city. The city’s fortunes shifted as it changed hands, but after reintegration into Croatia after the Second World War, it became one of the driving forces of the economy and is now the third biggest city in the republic after Zagreb and Split. Look over the Rijeka waterfront from a gull’s eye view on the ferryboat, and you’ll encounter a mass of cheeky winks from the shuttered windows of the buildings that line the quayside and clamber up the hills. Rijeka is a window onto the world not only for Croatia, but also for a huge part of Central Europe. Here, the Adriatic bites deep into the European landmass. The Austro-Hungarians turned this to their advantage, and founded one of the Empire’s busiest ports here. Shipping became the second stream of lifeblood for the city – the first, of course, is water itself. Rijeka, exposed to the wide world for so many years now, is cosmopolitan in outlook and young in spirit - you can feel it as you walk along the elegant Korzo, get to know the history of the city, the forward-looking people and their culture. And it’s capital of Kvarner, which truly has so much to discover. Travel west, and see how the lush Opatija Riviera, dotted with fairytale villas reminds you of the Italian lakelands. Penetrate into the hinterland or head south along the coast road and see a chain of forts, the legacy of the local nobles. Discover the charms of the islands – each one so different, but all surrounded by sparkling sea and a climate that returns to you the life that the hectic pace we live by robs us of day by day. Karolina Riječka If you notice a lot of references to a certain Karolina when you’re in Rijeka, that’s because she’s a much-loved historical figure from the town. Not without good reason – there’s nothing better than a strong woman, and more courageous than this you could not find. During the Napoleonic wars, a British squadron attacked Rijeka to wrest it from the French, but started a campaign of plunder and torching. Brave (and pretty) Karolina approached the British squadron leader and begged him to spare Rijeka’s people – and, amazingly, he did. Wow, and they didn’t even have Max Factor in those days. Apparently only one cannonball was fired – the one you see embedded in the wall of St Vitus’ Cathedral. Enjoy a drink in the beautiful Karolina bar on Rijeka’s quayside, where you’ll see pictures of Karolina of Rijeka, or try the light, fluffy Karolina cake, a speciality of the Cont patisserie. Summer 2012 5
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