RIJEKA 2/2019
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CARNIVAL SNOWBOARD SESSION / 23 February
CONTENTS
MUSEUMS
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EXHIBITIONS
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THEATRES
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OTHER
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SPORT
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CLUB SCENE
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CITY GUIDE
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DISCLAMER: The programs in this calendar are subject to change and organizers of the program are fully responsible for any last minute changes.
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8 and 15 February KASTAV - Two carnival workshops will be held in Kastav in February free of charge.
show that children’s imagination and creativity know no bounds. An entire army of preschool and school children will display their costumes and prove that the hard work put into making them has really paid off.
9 February
22 February
Free carnival workshops
Big Costumed Heart and Do I Know You?!?
VIŠKOVO - The Big Costumed Heart charity drive for those in need will take place at the Parabela Caffe Bar, followed by the famous costumed gettogether Do I Know You?!?, where you can win a prize for the best costume.
10 February
Children’s masquerade ball KOSTRENA - The children’s masquerade ball on Sunday will delight the little carnival-goers, while entertainment will be provided by the band Venus from Kraljevica and a children’s entertainer.
14 February
Prljavo kazalište on Valentine’s Day
RIJEKA - One of the most popular bands in Croatia, Prljavo Kazalište from Zagreb, is coming to the „Dvorana Mladosti” Sports Hall on 14 February.
16 February
Children’s carnival parade RIJEKA - On Saturday, 16 February, kids will parade through Korzo and
Carnival concert performance by the Marinići Brass Band
VIŠKOVO - The Marinići Marching Band will provide loads of great music, noise and delight at their traditional carnival concert on Friday, 22 February at 8 pm at the Marinići House.
23 February
Paris – Bakar costumed car rally RIJEKA - The Rijeka carnival’s traditional sporting event will take place on 23 February at 10 am. This traditional event, which has been continuously held and organised by the Rijeka Auto Club since 1990, will once again provide a parody version of the world-famous „Paris-Dakar” rally.
23 February
Carnival Snowboarding Session
RIJEKA - Once again this year, some of the best „riders” in the region and beyond will gather in downtown Rijeka, just a few meters from the sea, where they will showcase their impressive skills on the snow course.
RIJEKA: INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL PARADE »» 3 March Kids will showcase their costumes on 16 February and two weeks later, on 3 March, it is time for the grand finale – the International carnival parade, which is the culmination of the carnival festivities in Kvarner and beyond. This competition of imagination, wit and originality, an explosion of colours and shapes, will bring about a parade of hundreds of floats, thousands of costumes and a vast number of spectators from Croatia and abroad. The international carnival parade features over a 100 groups and is the biggest event in Croatian tourism during the preseason.
23 February
Carnival DJ Session Party
RIJEKA - This year’s Rijeka Carnival on 23 February presents another big Carnival DJ Session party at Export Delta featuring a stellar DJ lineup.
23-24 February CACIB Rijeka 2019
RIJEKA - The Rijeka Kennel Club, along with the City of Rijeka as the sponsor, will organise two international dog shows for all breeds, the 2019 Rijeka CACIB, on 23 and 24 February at the Zamet Sports Centre.
until 23 February Kastav Carnival Centre – Masquerade ball
KASTAV - This year, Kastav will once again become a centre of costumed fun and for six Saturdays between 19 January and 23 February, from 9 pm to 4 am, it will host the best masquerade balls in the region.
until 2 March
Masquerade ball at Pašac and Zamet House
RIJEKA - There will be dancing every weekend of the Carnival in Pašac and Zamet. The Masquerade balls at the House Pašac and House Zamet will take place every Friday at 9 pm and Saturday at 7 pm respectively.
until 3 March
Concert carnival centre at Export Delta
RIJEKA - Once again this year, Zagreb Brewery, the traditional sponsor of the Rijeka Carnival, has prepared loads of carnival fun at the old location of Export Delta.
until 6 March Masquerade ball
KOSTRENA - The masquerade ball will take place on 2, 9, 16 and 23 February. The band Venus from Kraljevica will provide musical entertainment. February 2019 / 1
MUSEUMS Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Krešimirova 26c Tuesday - Sunday 11 am - 8 pm / closed on Mondays and holidays adults 10.00 HRK / pupils, students, pensioners 5.00 HRK
bank holidays adults 20.00 HRK / children 15.00 HRK / guided tour of the museum 50.00 HRK (in Croatian), 70.00 HRK (in English and Italian)
• SAILS OF KVARNER • TRACES OF TIME • LAPIDARIUM
NIGHT OF MUSEUMS: MUSEUMS – INNOVATIONS AND DIGITAL FUTURE »» 1 February, 6 pm – 1 am
Muzejski trg 1/1 Monday-Saturday 10 am-8 pm / Sunday 10 am-3 pm adults 15.00 HRK / children, pupils, university students and pensioners 10.00 HRK / guided tours: organized guided tours of exhibitions with prior announcement at: (051) 351-092, fax: 336-521
ESCAPE exhibition as part of the Risk Change project – Night of Museums »» until 1 February
RIGOJANČI - LOVE AS A CONFECTIONERY INSPIRATION exhibition »» until 4 February
A BUNCH OF ANASTASIAS solo exhibition by Đorđe Jandrić »» until 15 February
MEMORIAL CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN JAVORCA – A BASILICA OF PEACE guest exhibition by the Tolmin Museum »» until 5 February
NEVER BEFORE SEEN WORK BY A NEVER BEFORE SEEN ARTIST exhibition by Goran Trbuljak »» 22 February – 12 May
Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral Rijeka Muzejski trg 1 Monday 9 am-4 pm / TuesdaySaturday 9 am-8 pm / Sunday 4 pm-8 pm / closed on public and
ARENA AND THE SURROUNDING PARKS – THEN AND NOW exhibition »» 8 February – 24 March PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS: • THROUGH THE WINDOW OF THE GOVERNOR’S PALACE • ANCIENT WEAPONS
City Museum of Rijeka
ONCE UPON A TIME BEFORE IKEA permanent museum exhibition »» February A WALK exhibition by Maura Stipanov »» until 28 February
Rijeka Natural History Museum
Lorenzov prolaz 1 Monday-Sunday 9 am-8 pm, closed on holidays / adults 10.00 HRK / children, students, pensioners 5.00 HRK / family 5.00 HRK per person
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EXHIBITIONS NIGHT OF MUSEUMS – INNOVATIONS AND A DIGITAL FUTURE »» 1 February, 6 pm – 1 am LITTLE MUSEUM LOVER educational workshop, children between the ages of 3 and 6 »» 9, 16 and 23 February, 9:30 am – 10:30 am BE A WACKY SCIENTIST educational workshop, children between the ages of 7 and 10 »» 9 and 16 February, 10:30 am - 12:30 am THOSE ENDEARING WORMLIKE CREATURES FROM THE SEABED underwater photo exhibition by Marinko Babić »» February, the Museum and the Rijeka fish market PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS: • GEOLOGICAL HISTORY OF THE ADRIATIC • GEOLOGY OF THE RIJEKA REGION • AQUARIUM - MULTIMEDIA CENTRE • INSECTS, AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES, BIRDS AND MAMMALS OF THE RIJEKA REGION • THE BLUE - DIVERSITY OF LIFE ON THE KVARNER SEABED • LITTORAL BOTANICAL GARDEN GROW UP WITH THE MUSEUM! educational birthday parties for children between the ages of 5 and 15 »» February
Kastav: Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral Rijeka, Museum Collection of the Kastav Region
Ivana iz Kastva 1 / Tuesday and Thursday 10am-noon / Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5 pm-9 pm / 10.00 HRK / children 5.00 HRK / groups (more than 15 persons) 5.00 HRK MEMORIALS exhibition »» ongoing
Railway Depot Žabica 4
TORPEDO OF RIJEKA - FIRST IN THE WORLD exhibition (City Museum of Rijeka) »» the exhibition is temporarily closed as it has been moved to the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum in Zagreb, where it will be open from 4 December to 7 February 2019
Mali salon
Korzo 24 / Tuesday - Friday 12 am - 5 pm / Saturday and Sunday 11 am - 2 pm A HOMAGE TO DRAWING, exhibition »» until 3 March
Juraj Klović Gallery
Verdijeva 19b / Monday - Friday 10 am - 1 pm and 5 pm - 8 pm / Saturday 10 am - 1 pm LOVE ART group exhibition by pupils from the Sušak boarding home for pupils »» until 13 February
RIJEKA: A WALK
FLOO(DIN)G OF THOUGHTS solo exhibitions by Andreja Hojnik Fišić and Merida Kordić-Gružić »» 16-23 February
Kortil Gallery
Stossmayerova 1 / Monday - Friday 10 am - 1 pm and 5 pm - 8 pm / Saturday 10 am - 1 pm RHIZOME solo exhibition by Renata Petani »» until 15 February
RIJEKA: GAMES AND POLITICS
Rijeka Fish Market THOSE ENDEARING WORMLIKE MONSTERS FROM THE SEABED exhibition »» until May
Filodrammatica Gallery
Korzo 28/1 Monday - Friday 5 pm - 8 pm
RIJEKA: FLOO(DIN)G OF THOUGHTS
GAMES AND POLITICS international exhibition »» until 1 February MINE, YOURS, OURS 2019: WHO DOES WHAT international themed festival »» 14-16 February, exhibition is open until 1 March TIPSY BALLROM »» 23 February, at 10 pm
RIJEKA: MINE, YOURS, OURS
February 2019 / 3
THEATRES Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc Verdijeva 5a
SUNSET BOULEVARD musical »» 8, 9, 11, 12, 26, 27 and 28 February, at 7 pm NIGHT WATCH »» 13 February, at 7:30 pm VALENTINE’S DAY AT ZAJC: „O SOLE MIO…“ Aljaž Farasin and guests sing the most beautiful love songs »» 14 February, at 7:30 pm THEATRE MAGIC family Saturday »» 16 February, at 7 pm PETRUSH PETRUSHEVSKI, DOUBLE BASS & RENATA HIL, PIANO chamber concert »» 18 February, at 7:30 pm MACBETH opera »» 19 February, at 7 pm »» 21 and 22 February, at 7:30 pm »» 23 February, at 6 pm
Exportdrvo
Delta 5 (ex Molekula)
KNOCK KNOCK CABARET »» 15 February, at 9 pm
DOWN, BY LAW monodrama »» 8 and 9 February, at 7:30 pm
50 SHADES OF FUCHSIA comedy by Ri Theatre »» 16 and 17 February, at 8 pm
LOLLIPOP »» 15 and 16 February, at 7:30 pm
UNINVITED GHOST comedy premiere of the Ri Theatre youth ensemble »» 21 February, at 8 pm
Kalvarija Culture and Arts Centre – Ri Theatre Kalvarija 8
KNOCK KNOCK CABARET »» 1 February, at 9 pm
REBECCA 1st repeat of the Ri Theatre youth ensemble »» 28 February, at 8 pm
PORN STAR, 1st Croatian porno comedy »» 2 and 3 February, at 8 pm 50 SHADES OF YELLOW comedy by Ri Theatre »» 9 and 10 February, at 8 pm SIM SAL BIM GRAND, Andrej Škedel’s magic show for children »» 14 February, at 6 pm
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ENCHANT ME, Andrej Škedel’s magic extravaganza – Valentine’s Day »» 14 February, at 9 pm
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RIJEKA: LADIES’ CHOICE
RIJEKA: HANSEL AND GRETEL
Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc ballet hall Strossmayerova 1
BENCHWARMERS ballet »» 1 and 2 February, at 7:30 pm
Croatian House of Culture in Sušak Strossmayerova 1
REGOČ »» 1 February, at noon and 7 pm »» 2 February, at noon OUR UPBRINGING »» 5 and 6 February, at 7:30 pm »» 18 February, at noon FEMALE PRESIDENTS »» 15 February, at 7:30 pm BIANCANEVE NON APRITE QUELLA PORTA! / SNOW WHITE, DON’T OPEN THAT DOOR! »» 19 February, at noon LADIES’ CHOICE play »» 19 February, at 7:30 pm 4 / www.STADAnas.info
RIJEKA: PORN STAR + 50 SHADES OF YELLOW + ANDREJ ŠKEDEL
OTHER Art-kino Croatia Krešimirova 2
SHOPLIFTERS drama »» 1 February FILM MUTATIONS: FESTIVAL OF INVISIBLE FILM XII: NOCTURNO drama / experimental »» 6 February, at 6 pm DON’T COUNT ON YOUR FINGERS (NO COMPTEU AMB ELS DITS) drama / short + presenting the author Pere Portabella / lecture / introduction by Tanja Vrvilo »» 6 February VAMPIRE documentary / horror »» 6 February, at 8 pm CATALAN POETS documentary / short »» 6 February WARSAW BRIDGE drama »» 7 February, at 6 pm MIRÓ TAPESTRY documentary / short »» 7 February UMBRACLE experimental / horror »» 7 February, at 8 pm REMOVAL (IUDANZA) documentary / short »» 7 February THE SUPPER documentary »» 8 February, at 6 pm HELP SPAIN documentary »» 8 February THE SILENCE BEFORE BACHA feature film / music »» 8 February, at 8 pm ACCIÓ SANTOS documentary / short »» 8 February // TOUCH ME NOT! drama »» 14 February
RIJEKA: PRLJAVO KAZALIŠTE ON VALENTINE’S DAY »» 14 February One of the most popular bands in Croatia, Prljavo Kazalište from Zagreb, is coming to the „Dvorana Mladosti” Sports Hall on 14 February. This band, which is loved by people of all ages, has been dominating the music scene for over 40 years and their concert performance on Valentine’s Day is bound to make the crowd dance. Each generation has their own favourite „Prljavci” song, which is why you don’t want miss these musical virtuosos’ big concert performance in Rijeka on Valentine’s Day.
RIJEKA: CACIB RIJEKA 2019. »» 23 and 24 February The Rijeka Kennel Club, along with the City of Rijeka as the sponsor, will organise two international dog shows for all breeds, the 2019 Rijeka CACIB, on 23 and 24 February at the Zamet Sports Centre. The show is open to the public and is expected to draw a large crowd, who will have a unique opportunity to see dog purebreds and some exceptionally rare breeds competing in front of a number of renowned dog show judges from across the globe at the Rijeka CACIB. PREMIERE: LADA KAMENSKI drama »» 21 February, at 8 pm
“Dvorana mladosti“ Sports Hall
BERGMAN: A YEAR IN A LIFE documentary »» 26 February
PRLJAVO KAZALIŠTE »» 14 February, at 8:30 pm
PREMIERE: THE LAST SERB IN CROATIA comedy »» 27 February, at 8 pm
Trg Viktora Bubnja 1
Zamet Center
Trg riječkih olimpijaca CACIB RIJEKA 2019. international dog show »» 23 and 24 February February 2019 / 5
OTHER Rijeka Astronomical Centre Sv. Križ 33 / planetarium – 20.00 HRK adults, 10.00 HRK children, students and pensioners / observatory – 10.00 HRK
PLANETARIUM 10 REASONS WHY I LOVE ASTRONOMY, show »» Tuesdays, at 6 pm EARTH – THE JEWEL OF THE UNIVERSE, show »» Wednesdays, at 6 pm REALM OF LIGHT, film »» Thursdays, at 7 pm A GUIDE TO THE NIGHT SKY – WINTER show »» Fridays, at 7 pm TWO SMALL PIECES OF GLASS film »» Fridays, at 8:30 pm JOURNEY OF A LITTLE STAR film »» Saturdays, at 11 am THE ZODIAC BELT, show »» Saturdays, at 7 pm
OBSERVATORY Saturdays at 8:30 pm (depending on the weather conditions, with prior announcement) SPECIAL PROGRAMME: NIGHT OF MUSEUMS 2019 show »» 1 February ROMANCE BENEATH THE STARS AS PART OF THE VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION show »» 14 February, at 7, 8 and 9 pm a 10-minute presentation of the film TWO LITTLE PIECES OF GLASS, which is dedicated to telescopes, as part of the regular programme and the celebration of Galileo Galilei’s anniversary of birth »» 15 February SUPERMOON, after the regular programme at 6 pm, we will be showing the film RETURN TO THE MOON: FOREVER at 7 pm »» 19 February 6 / www.STADAnas.info
Academic Astronomical Society
Rijeka Astronomical Centre, Sveti križ 33 PLANET SATURN »» 7 February, at 8:30 pm THE CASSINI MISSION: THE LATEST EXPLORATIONS OF SATURN »» 14 February, at 8:30 pm PLANET URANUS »» 21 February, at 8:30 pm ”WOMEN IN ASTRONOMY” PANEL Guest speakers: Dijana Dominis Prester, PhD (Department of Physics at the University of Rijeka), prof. Ljerka Herceg (Turnić Primary School) and a surprise guest. »» 28 February, at 8:30 pm In case of a clear sky, the lecture will be followed by an observation of various astronomical objects via telescope and in case of adverse weather, visitors can take a closer look at the telescope and see previously taken astronomical images
Creative Writing Centre Pomerio 14
IN SEARCH OF A VOICE WORKSHOP »» Mondays from 4 February, 7 pm – 9:15 pm SHORT STORY WORKSHOP »» Tuesdays from 5 February, 7:45 pm – 10 pm DRAMATIC TEXT WORKSHOP »» Wednesdays, 6 pm – 8:15 pm PROSE WORKSHOP »» Thursdays from 7 February, 7:30 – 9:45 pm DEEP CUT WORKSHOP workshop for creative thinking and criticism »» Thursdays from 14 February, 6:30 – 8:45 pm COMIC BOOK WORKSHOP »» Fridays from 15 February, 7:30 – 9:45 pm SHORT FILM SCREENWRITING + HOW TO BEGIN? WORKSHOPS »» Weekend CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: STORYTELLING »» Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12:30 am
STORYWORLD – A SERIOUS IMAGINARIUM »» Saturdays, 12:30 am – 2 pm
Croatian Waiters and Bartenders Association Ciottina 19/1
BARTENDING SCHOOL »» 18 February - 11 March
RiHub
Ivana Grohovca 1a BRANDING CULTURE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE »» 28 February – 2 March
Nova Akropola Association Jedrarska 5/III
THE MAGICAL WORLD OF NORDIC SAGAS, lecture »» 8 February, at 7:30 pm PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY COURSE lecture »» 11 February, at 7:30 pm
Rijeka Architects Society Ivana Dežmana 2
DELTALAB PRESENTS SWEET AND
OTHER SALTY exhibition »» until 14 February
Karolina Riječka pier CARNIVAL SNOWBOARD SESSION »» 23 February
Rijeka University Library Dolac 1
NIGHT OF MUSEUMS 2019 »» 1 February “COLLOQUIA FLUMINENSIA – CONVERSING WITH HERITAGE“ lecture as part of the year-long set of lectures »» 20 February, at 6 pm
RIJEKA CARNIVAL MASQUERADE BALL AT PAŠAC PAŠAC COMMUNITY HOUSE »» 1, 8, 15 and 22 February, at 9 pm MASQUERADE BALL AT ZAMET HOUSE »» 2, 9, 16 and 23 February, at 7 pm CARNIVAL PARTIES WITH THE ZAGREB BREWERY - EX PORT DELTA: AURORA AND IVAN ZAK concert »» 2 February, at 9 pm GROOVERSI AND JELENA ROZGA concert »» 9 February, at 9 pm CUKAR & CAFE TRIO AND JOLE concert »» 16 February, at 9 pm CARNIVAL DJ SESSION PARTY »» 23 February, at 9 pm // 10TH PRINCE AND PRINCESS PAGEANT »» 10 February, Tower Centre Rijeka, 4th floor, at 4:30 pm CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL AT PAŠAC gathering in front of the school, party and workshops for children at the Pašac Community House »» 10 February, at 3 pm OCTANE BALL »» 15 February, Hotel Jadran, at 8 pm CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL PARADE »» 16 February, Korzo, at 1 pm
RIJEKA: CARNIVAL SNOWBOARD SESSION »» 23 February Once again this year, some of the best „riders” in the region and beyond will gather in downtown Rijeka, just a few meters from the sea, where they will showcase their impressive skills on the snow course. Over the last few years, the Carnival Snowboard Session has earned a reputation among the wider audience as a traditional carnival event offering entertainment and sports galore. The snowboarders will perform their stunts under the watchful eyes of the expert judges on 23 February at Karolina Riječka pier at 2 pm. The event will also be accompanied by an entertainment programme. 100 cubic metres of snow are hauled by semi-trailer trucks for the purpose of this event and the organisers, in addition to promoting snowboarding, aim for Rijeka to offer its residents and visitors a different kind of winter frolicking in the form of a snowboarding course by the sea. Following the competition and the award ceremony, the Carnival Snowboard Session will end with an afterparty at Export Delta.
RIJEKA: MASQUERADE BALL AT PAŠAC AND ZAMET HOUSE »» February There will be dancing every weekend of the Carnival in Pašac and Zamet. The Masquerade balls at the House Pašac and House Zamet will take place every Friday at 9 pm and Saturday at 7 pm respectively. Like every year, the dancefloor will be packed with masquerade ball lovers, who will be flaunting the costumes they spent countless hours making and in which they have poured their heart and soul. Expect plenty of fun, so don’t miss a chance to dance the night away until the wee morning hours.
RIJEKA: CONCERT CARNIVAL CENTRE Once again this year, Zagreb Brewery, the traditional sponsor of the Rijeka Carnival, has prepared loads of carnival fun at the old location of Export Delta. Entertainment and concerts will abound, and the first to hit the stage will be Aurora and Ivan Zak on 2 February at 9 pm. The popular Jelena Rozga and the Groovers are scheduled to perform on 9 February, while the ever high-spirited Jole and the Cukar & Cafee Trio will perform on 16 February, followed by the big 2019 Carnival DJ Session on 23 February. The night before the grand Carnival finale on 2 March, Mate Bulić and Aurora will perform at Export Delta, while on the day of the international parade on 3 March, a large carnival party will take place with entertainment provided by the Cukar & Cafee Trio and Aurora. February 2019 / 7
OTHER TRADITION CARNIVAL CONCERT PERFORMANCE BY THE TRSAT – RIJEKA BRASS BAND »» 22 February, Croatian reading hall in Trsat, at 7:30 pm PARIS – BAKAR COSTUMED CAR RALLY »» 23 February, Rijeka – Kostrena – Bakar, at 10 am TIPSY BALLROOM »» 23 February, Filodrammatica Hall, at 10 pm BLOOD DRIVE »» 23 February, Red Cross House, 11 am – 5 pm CARNIVAL SNOWBOARD SESSION »» 23 February, Karolina Riječka pier, at 2 pm COSTUMED PEHLIN »» 24 February, Pehlin, at 11 am
RIJEKA: CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL PARADE »» 16 February On Saturday, 16 February, kids will parade through Korzo and show that children’s imagination and creativity know no bounds. An entire army of preschool and school children will display their costumes and prove that the hard work put into making them has really paid off. Scheduled for 1 pm is the carnival parade for children, who guarantee that the carnival tradition will continue to be upheld. Traditionally, during the parade, there will be several face painting points scattered around town, while anyone unable to come to Korzo can watch via a live broadcast on Kanal RI or the Rijeka carnival website. Don’t miss the carnival madness, because after all, it is the young that will inherit the world.
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COSTUMED FEBRUARY IN RIJEKA As per tradition, February is the most eventful month of the year when it comes to carnival events and you are bound to spend it dancing and having fun in costumes once again. On the weekends you will have the chance to show off what good „tancuri” (dancers) you are on the dancefloors of the House Pašac and House Zamet. The kids will get to showcase their costumes at Korzo on 16 February at 1 pm, when the Children’s carnival parade takes place. Once again this year, you’ll get to witness the stunts of elite snowboarders at the Carnival Snowboard Session at Karolina Riječka pier, as well as the biggest electronic dance party at Export Delta and the barmy Paris-Bakar rally. Throughout February, the best Carnival parties, powered by the Zagreb Brewery, are scheduled for Saturdays at Export Delta, where entertainment will be provided by an array of well-known musicians, such as Ivan Zak, Jelena Rozga, Jole, Mate Bulić, Groovers, Aurora and the Cukar & Cafee Trio. Those head over heels in love can enjoy seeing Prljavo Kazalište’s Valentine’s Day concert performance at the „Dvorana Mladosti” Sports Hall. Also scheduled for the last weekend of February is this year’s inaugural CACIB 2019 international dog show at the Zamet Sports Centre.
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RIJEKA: CARNIVAL DJ SESSION PARTY 2019
KOSTRENA: CHILDREN’S MASQUERADE BALL
»» 23 February
»» 10 February
This year’s Rijeka Carnival on 23 February presents another big Carnival DJ Session party at Export Delta featuring a stellar DJ lineup. The Carnival DJ Session party is the successor to the legendary Carnival Party, which was spontaneously and somewhat accidentally kickstarted way back in 2000 on the „Millennium Bugs” float as an answer to the Love Parade in Berlin. Over the years, Export Delta has hosted a host of international greats and Croatian DJ stars. This year Picko Chavese, Bebetto, Moor, Petar Dundov, Adoo, Steve Rachmad and Ogi will be in charge of providing all-night costume entertainment by playing electronic dance music.
The children’s masquerade ball on Sunday will delight the little carnivalgoers, while entertainment will be provided by the band Venus from Kraljevica and a children’s entertainer. The Špažićari will treat everyone to doughnuts, snacks and juice.
Kostrena MASQUERADE BALLS »» until 6 March, St. Lucy Public Reading Hall in Kostrena, at 9:30 pm CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL »» 10 February, St. Lucy Public Reading Hall in Kostrena, at 3 pm PARIS – BAKAR COSTUMED CAR RALLY »» 23 February, at noon
Kastav FRIDAYS AT 5 AT THE BAKERY »» 1 February, Idica’s Bakery, Little Heritage Museum, 5 pm – 7 pm GREETING THE BELL-RINGERS OF FRLANI »» 2 February, 9:30 am-Rubeši / 11 am-Jurčići / 3:30 am-Trinajstići (in case of adverse weather, the event will be rescheduled for 9 February)
RIJEKA: PARIS – BAKAR COSTUMED CAR RALLY »» 23 February The Rijeka carnival’s traditional sporting event will take place on 23 February at 10 am. This traditional event, which has been continuously held and organised by the Rijeka Auto Club since 1990, will once again provide a parody version of the worldfamous „Paris-Dakar” rally. The costumed cars will take the familiar route, from the Rijeka Paris all the way to Bakar, and will show up at Korzo at approximately 10:10 am, after which the carnival automotive frenzy will proceed towards its final destination - Bakar. The costumed rally in Rijeka is the only event of its kind in the world, since all the participants from various regions - the competitors, their company and the judges must be costumed, not to mention their vehicles, which are dressed up especially for this occasion.
SONJA VLAH SHOWS HOW TO MAKE DECORATIVE CARNIVAL FLOWERS workshops »» 8 February, Idica’s bakery, at 7 pm GREEN KASTAV eco, biodynamic and organic food fair »» 11 February, Fortica, Fortica, 3 pm-6 pm HOW TO MAKE THE CARNIVAL PASTRY – “ULENJAKI“ workshops »» 15 February, Idica’s bakery at 7 pm February 2019 / 9
OTHER “VLADIMIR NAZOR“ KINDERGARTEN MASQUERADE BALL »» 21 February, tent by the Matija Katalinić School Sports Hall, at 5:30 pm KASTAV CARNIVAL CENTRE – MASQUERADE BALLS »» 2, 9, 16, 23 February, tent by the Matija Katalinić School Sports Hall, at 9 pm HALUBJAN BELL-RINGERS TRADITION exhibition »» until 6 March, Guitar caffe
Viškovo CARNIVAL DARTS TOURNAMENT »» 2 February, Nevera Darts Club, Marinići, at 5 pm “BIG COSTUMED HEART“ costumed charity drive for those in need »» 9 February, Caffe bar Parabela, at 4 pm “DO I KNOW YOU?!?“ costumed get-together »» 9 February, Caffe bar Parabela, at 8 pm “CARNIVAL IN MY EYE“ exhibition of children’s works »» 18 February, Halubajska Zora public library and reading hall, at 7 pm
KOSTRENA: MASQUERADE BALL »» until 3 March The masquerade ball will take place on 2, 9, 16 and 23 February. The band Venus from Kraljevica will provide musical entertainment. The carnival-goers and other visitors can expect a wide range of food and beverages at affordable prices, a raffle and awards for the best individual and group costumes. Organised carnival groups can sign up in advance and book their table(s) at 098/906 - 4713. Being the good hosts that they are, the Špažićari carnival group will welcome the organised costumed groups (at least 10 participants) by treating them to cabbage and sausages, as well as homemade “fritule” and “kroštule” (deep-fried doughnuts). The Šapžićari hereby invite all people of good will looking for a good time and costumed antics to grace this masked event with their presence, have fun together with a few drinks and dance until the wee morning hours – because the carnival has always been the benchmark for a good party.
MARINIĆI BRASS BAND CARNIVAL CONCERT »» 22 February, Marinići House, at 8 pm
Bakar PENSIONERS’ CARNIVAL PARADE »» 3 February, Hotel Jadran Bakar, at 2 pm MASQUERADE BALLS »» do 2. ožujka, Škrljevo House of Culture, from 9:30 pm MASQUERADE BALLS »» 23 February, Hreljin House of Culture, at 9 pm CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL PARADE »» 17 February, Hreljin House of Culture, at 3 pm PARIS – BAKAR COSTUMED CAR RALLY »» 23 February, carpark in Senjska Street, at 2 pm 10 / www.STADAnas.info
KASTAV: FREE CARNIVAL WORKSHOPS »» 8 and 15 February Two carnival workshops will be held in Kastav in February free of charge. The first workshop is scheduled for 8 February, when Mrs. Sonja Vlah will teach the participants how to make decorative carnival flowers. Participants in the second workshop on 15 February will learn how to make carnival pastries, such as “ulenjaki” (”fritula”), which is a type of deep-fried doughnut. Both workshops are free and open to all ages. The workshops begin at 7 pm.
SPORT Rujevica Stadium HNK RIJEKA – NK GORICA football match »» 3 February, at 5.30 pm
KASTAV: KASTAV CARNIVAL CENTRE – MASQUERADE BALL »» until 23 February This year, Kastav will once again become a centre of costumed fun and for six Saturdays between 19 January and 23 February, from 9 pm to 4 am, it will host the best masquerade balls in the region. The Kastav Carnival Centre is located in a large heated tent with supervised parking next to the school gym and offers group discounts and a free drink with every ticket purchased, awards for the best costumes, homemade specialities and the best bands. Performing live are Mauro Staraj & La Banda, the D`Beni Band, Alen Vitasović, the Brevis Band, Proleteri, Koktelsi, Šajeta & band, Decibeli and Night Express.
HNK RIJEKA – NK HAJDUK football match »» 16 February, at 3 pm
CLUB SCENE Old town: Rakhia bar, Garçon bar, Caffe bar Modesto, Caffe bar Stop ONCE AROUND THE OLD TOWN »» Tuesdays 10 pm – 5 am
Pogon kulture Strossmayerova 1
BAKAR: MAŠKARANI AUTO-RALLY “PARISBAKAR” »» 23 February The “Paris-Bakar” costumed car rally is a traditional event that has been continuously held and organised since 1990 by the Rijeka Auto Club as a parody of the world renowned “Paris-Dakar“ and has been a sporting mainstay of the Rijeka carnival ever since. It is the only event of its kind in the world in which all the participants from various regions – the competitors, their company and the judges – must be costumed, not to mention their vehicles, which are dressed up especially for the occasion. The skills test begins at 2 pm at the parking area in Senjska Street.
THE STRANGE concert »» 23 February
Palach Youth Cultural Centre Kružna ulica 8
PROJECT X: FESTIVAL »» 1 and 2 February COLD SNAP + SPECIAL GUESTS: MBURNS concert »» 15 February
River pub Supilova 12
STUDENT KARAOKE NIGHT »» on Thursdays, from 9:30 pm
VIŠKOVO: BIG COSTUMED HEART AND DO I KNOW YOU?!? »» 9 February
VIŠKOVO: CARNIVAL CONCERT PERFORMANCE BY THE MARINIĆI BRASS BAND »» 22 February The Marinići Marching Band will provide loads of great music, noise and delight at their traditional carnival concert on Friday, 22 February at 8 pm at the Marinići House.
The Big Costumed Heart charity drive for those in need will take place at the Parabela Caffe Bar on 9 February at 4 pm, followed by the famous costumed get-together Do I Know You?!?, where you can win a prize for the best costume, at 8 pm. So give it a go and wear your finest, because it just might win you one of a plethora of prizes.
Event calendar for Rijeka and surroundings is updated daily – visit:
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CITY GUIDE IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Emergencies 112 Police
192
Fire department
193
Ambulance 194 Road assistance
1987
Search and rescue
195
service at seas Mountain Rescue Service 112
CONSULATES AUSTRIA Stipana Konzula Istranina 2, Rijeka +385 51 338 554 CZECH REPUBLIC Trg 128. Brigade HV 4 / +385 51 212 515 DENMARK 1. maja 58, Rijeka / +385 51 551 067 FINLAND- Kumičićeva 13, Rijeka / +385 51 218 756 / +385 51 686 301 ITALY Riva 16, Rijeka / +385 51 355 200 HUNGARY Riva Boduli 1/IV, Rijeka MOROCCO Užarska 17/III, Rijeka / +385 51 807 221 NORWAY - Žrtava fašizma 2/II, Rijeka / +385 51 335 827 / +385 51 335 831 ROMANIA Korzo 6, Rijeka / +385 51 315 033 SERBIA - Erazma Barčića, Rijeka +385 51 337 420 / +385 51 337 421 SWEDEN Riva 20, Rijeka / +385 51 212 287
RENT-A-CAR RIJEKA CARPEDIEM RENT-A-CAR Krešimirova 26a / info@carpediemrentacar.com / reservations@ carpediem-rentacar.com www.carpediem-rentacar.com DOLLAR RENT-A-CAR Žabica 1 / +385 51 325 900 rijeka@subrosa.hr www.carrentalsubrosa.com
On these pages, you can find everything you might need during your stay in Rijeka and its surroundings - background information and important phone numbers, but also information that can help you plan your stay. FLEET RENT-A-CAR Riječki lukobran 1 / +385 51 586 000 rkd@fleet-rent.com / fleet-rent.com ORYX D.O.O. Riječki lukobran 4 / +385 51 338 800 / rid@oryx-rent.hr / www.oryx-rent.hr OTS Franje Čandeka 23 / +385 51 215 160 ots.rac@gmail.com www.rentacar-rijeka.com
TAXI CAMMEO +385 51 313 313 / 1212 www.taxi-cammeo.hr ČORKEZ TAXI +385 91 128877 / +385 91 4975881 / corkez-taxi.com TAXI DELTA +385 97 77 77 397 www.taxi-delta-rijeka.hr TAXI FIUME +385 51 515 515 +385 91 944 1733 / +385 92 245 2822 www.taxifiume.com
SIXT RENT A CAR Prolaz M. Krucifikse Kozulić 3 / rijeka. dt@sixt.hr / www.sixt.com/car-rental/ croatia/rijeka
LUX TAXI RIJEKA +385 51 212 212 www.lux-taxi.com
SMART RENT D.O.O. Nikole Tesle 9 / +385 51 313 388 smart-rent@m-klub.com www.smart-rent.biz.hr
TAXI NIRVANA +385 091 253 8950
THRIFTY CAR RENTAL Žabica 1 / +385 51 325 900 / rijeka@ subrosa.hr / www.carrentalsubrosa.com
UDRUŽENJE OBRTNIKA - TAXI SEKCIJA RIJEKA +385 51 808 808 +385 91 2808 808
KVARNER GRUPA - RENT A CAR Rastočine 6 / +385 51 213 765 kvarner.rent@gmail.com www.kvarner-rent.com
VIP CAR SERVICE +385 91 11 555 60 www.vip-taxi-rijeka.com
ACTIV RENT RENT-A-CAR Erazma Barčića 13 / +385 51 587 457 aktivrentacar@yahoo.com www.rijekarentacar.com
VIŠKOVO AUTO-DARKO Viškovo 153 / +385 51 545 945 / info@ autodarko.hr / www.autodarko.hr
KASTAV AKTIV RENT Ćikovići 101A / +385 91 423 7774 aktivrentacar@yahoo.com www.rijekarentacar.com
TAXI RIJEKA TAXI ADRIA +385 51 301 301 AXION TAXI +385 92 229 7446 axion.taxi@gmail.com
RADIO TAXI RIJEKA +385 51 585 585 www.radiotaxirijeka.com.hr
TAXI RIJEKA +385 51 615 729 / +385 91 500 3355 / www.taxirijeka.com
TAXI VITA +385 51 410 800 www.taxivita.hr
TRAVEL AGENCIES RIJEKA ARONDA ADRIANA TRAVEL D.O.O. Ignacia Henckea 1 / +385 51 272 088 info@adrianatravel.com www.adrianatravel.com ANABAR TOURS Zametska 12/1 / +385 51 644 504 +385 51 648 238 / anabar@ri.t-com.hr www.anabar-tours.hr ARRIVA TRAVEL Riva 22 / +385 51 212 228 +385 51 212 224 / rijeka@autotrans.hr www.arriva.com.hr AWEI D.O.O. Tina Ujevića 52a +385 51 587 555 / info@awei.hr www.awei.hr February 2019 / 13
CITY GUIDE CYCLE AND SEA ADVENTURES D.O.O. Ante Kovačića 23 info@cycleandseaadventures.com cycleandseaadventures.com
MARINE AIR Riva 16 / +385 51 334 664 / +385 51 212 496 / marineair@ri.t-com.hr marineair.hr
COLLEGIUM PUTOVANJA Ribarska 1A / +385 51 413 955 infori@collegium.eu / collegium.eu
MEDADRIA Janka Polića Kamova 83 / +385 51 333 040 / +385 51 321 279 / poslovnica@ medadria.com / medadria.com
CROATIA AIRLINES Jelačićev trg 5 / +385 51 330 207 / +385 51 336 757 / rjkto@croatiaairlines.hr croatiaairlines.com C.Z. DANTE Veslarska 8 / +385 51 322 030 FANTASIA TRAVEL F. Račkoga 32/a / +385 51 718 432 info@fantasiatravel.hr fantasiatravel.hr FIUME TOURS Osječka 39 / +385 51 512 569 fiumetours@gmail.com FOCUS TRAVEL info@focustravel.hr YACHT BASE D.O.O. Brune Francetića 3a +385 51 325 727 info@yacht-base.com / yacht-base.com HOLIDAY HOME Užarska 17/3 / +385 51 317 307 info.hr@holiday-home.org holiday-home.hr ID RIVA TOURS Riva Boduli 1 / +385 51 550 473 idriva.com JADROAGENT Trg Ivana Koblera 2 / +385 51 211 276 travel@jadroagent.hr travel.jadroagent.hr JADROLINIJA Riječki lukobran b.b. +385 51 211 444 ag.rijeka@jadrolinija.hr / jadrolinija.hr JADROTOURS Dolac 9b / +385 51 211 371 / +385 51 213 916 / jadrotours@ri.t-com.hr jadrotours.hr MARE MONTE TRAVEL Matije Gupca 19b +385 51 564 769 info@maremonte-travel.com maremonte-travel.com 14 / www.STADAnas.info
MEDMAR Dolac 3 / +385 51 214 723 agent@medmarinetravel.com medmarinetravel.com MEETING POINT CROATIA Prolaz Marije Krucifikse Kozulić 3 / +385 51 554 400 / reservations@meeting pointcroatia.com / meeting-point.com MY TRAVEL Grivica 4 / +385 51 498 777 info@mytravel.hr / mytravel.hr mycroatiatrip.com NAVITAS TRAVEL Fiorella la Guardie 25/4 / +385 51 301 501 / navitas.travel@gmail.com navitastravel.com NEO MAR Trg Ivana Koblera 1 info@neomar.hr / neomar.hr OVEST VIAGGI Pehlin 23a / +385 51 260 372 / ovest.com PROPER Radmile Matejčić 10 / +385 51 580 730 / info@proper.com.hr / proper.com.hr REAL EXPERIENCE Kumičićeva 13 / +385 51 600 090 helpdesk@realcroatia.com realcroatia.com REST NEST TRAVEL Ulica Ignacije Henckea 2a / +385 99 493 0779 / office@restnest.hr / restnest.hr RB TRAVEL Andrije Medulića 8 / +385 51 316 010 +385 51 317 030 / info@rb-travel.hr rijeka-citybreak.com / rb-travel.hr RIJEKA ADVENTUREES Užarska 28 / +385 91 594 0524 / +385 99 212 5250 / info@rijeka-adventures. com/ www.rijeka-adventures.com SOLEN Strossmayerova 2 / +385 51 371 587 +385 51 371 588 / solen@solen.hr solen.hr
STELLA TOURS Osječka 39 / +385 51 300 200 info@stella-tours.eu / stella-tours.eu TOPIC TURIZAM Kružna 6 / +385 51 327 117 info@topic.hr / topic.hr TRAVELANA Andrije Medulića 8 / +385 51 212 780 travelana@ri.t-com.hr / travelana.hr VIA Riva 16 / +385 51 331 941 via@viaonline.hr / viaonline.hr VOYAGER +385 51 271 775 / info@voyager-travel. com / voyager-travel.com
KRALJEVICA SPARUS TOURS D.O.O. Obala Kralja Tomislava 6 +385 51 282 136 sparus.tours@ri.t-com.hr
BAKAR CONCERTUS D.O.O. Hreljin 223a / +385 51 809 773 concertus.hr
VIŠKOVO ŠTROK TRAVEL Viškovo 123 / +385 51 257 408 PROLINGUA TRAVEL Furićevo 90 / info@prolingua-travel.hr prolingua-travel.hr
KASTAV MOVIBON TOURS Rubeši 170 / +385 51 687 357 movibon@ri.t-com.hr AMBER TRAVEL Rubeši 107 / +385 51 687 406 +385 51 687 532 / info@ambertravel. net / ambertravel.hr
KOSTRENA SIMPLY TRAVEL D.O.O. Kostrenskih boraca 1a info@simply-travel.hr ZANA TRAVEL Sv. Lucija 65 / +385 51 289 704 info@zanatravel.hr
PHARMACY LJEKARNA CENTAR Riva 18, Rijeka / +385 51 213 101 ljekarna-jadran.hr
MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS RIJEKA
TRSAT CASTLE
– visual arts gallery, open-air summer concerts and theatre performances as well as fashion shows and literary evenings. Within the Trsat Castle you’ll find the Trsat Castle Info Point where you can get any information about this building and the City of Rijeka. »» Address: Partizanski put 9A »» Trsat Castle working hours: every day from 9 am until 11 pm Info point and exhibition areas working hours: every day from 9 am until 5 pm
ASTRONOMICAL CENTRE RIJEKA The Astronomical Centre Rijeka is the only facility of its kind in Croatia. It was opened in 2009 above the city, in the former fortress which dates back to the Second World War. In 2001 a telescope protected by a mobile dome was installed in one of the four fortress towers. Today it is the first astronomy centre in Croatia that includes both an observatory and a planetarium. It is also the only planetarium in Croatia and the wider region with digital technology. The Trsat Castle represents a strategically embossed lookout on a hill 138 meters above sea level dominating Rijeka. It was mentioned as a parochial centre for the first time in 1288. At this same site there was a Liburnian observation post from prehistoric times, used for monitoring the roads leading from the hinterland to the coast. This location served well to the Romans to establish their defence system, the so-called Liburnian limes, whose starting point was the Tarsatica fortress town – which was situated at the site of today’s Old City of Rijeka. The plateau of the Trsat Castle offers a magnificent view of the ruins of these limes situated on opposite hills, Katarina and Kalvarija, as well as of the whole area of the Rijeka’s Old City. The Trsat Castle is one of the oldest fortifications on the Croatian coast which preserves the features of the early medieval town construction. Today the Trsat Castle has been enriched by new facilities and events
is completely adapted for disabled persons. »» Address: Sveti križ 33 »» www.astronomski-centar-rijeka.hr
BREAKWATER – MOLO LONGO The current Breakwater in the main port basin is known as “molo longo” due to its 1707 m length. It is used as a passenger terminal and promenade. The construction plans and preparations for the Breakwater began in 1872 and it was completed in 1888. It was named Molo Maria Teresa after the Empress for her historic influence on the development of the city. It was planned to be an administrative centre for Hungary by the Hungarian architect Antal Hajnal. The construction work was performed by, among others, a Parisian railway construction company. In the 20 th century, the Breakwater was enlarged, a pier used to close the Breakwater was erected in 1908, and the final enlargement to the Breakwater was constructed in 1934. During WWII, a range of diversions were conducted in the Port of Rijeka area. The greatest amount of damage was caused by the German forces in their retreat on May 1945. The grand restoration of the port basin was conducted immediately after the war ended and lasted until 1961. Special pride was placed in the restoration of the Breakwater cranes. They were a technologically revolutionary accomplishment and could thus elevate the Port’s status to a higher level.
Its programme takes place within a spherical dome which can host up to 52 visitors. Here you can enjoy films and presentations dedicated to the immensity of the universe. The planetarium is part of the International Planetarium Society. The centre includes lecture halls and workshop areas, a bar and a terrace with a panoramic view over the Kvarner Bay. It is reachable by city bus, which is very rare when such facilities are concerned. The building February 2019 / 15
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away. Today, it is hard to believe that until the moat was filled and the city walls pulled down, in the second half of the 18th century, this was only gravel seashore with a few wooden quays and storehouses, a shipyard and the city lodge next to which cereals, fish and salt were traded.
ST. VITUS’ CATHEDRAL St. Vitus’ Cathedral is the only Baroque rotunda of monumental proportions built on Croatian soil. The
Rijeka is reflected in Korzo, at Korzo you can read Rijeka. Anyone who, at least once, had a coffee at one of the terraces of numerous and picturesque café bars lined along this unusual promenade, would agree. Anyone who was at least once sitting on one of the benches placed at Korzo, precisely for this purpose, as well as-those who were looking at the most picturesque city’s street from the “top” of some of the most popular meeting places of Rijeka’s citizens, located at the top floors of buildings. As early as at the beginning of the 20 th century Korzo started to assume its modern-day outlines. The main promenade and the meeting point for Rijeka’s citizens, as well as the area for erecting the symbolic palaces representing various styles including the Classical, Historical, Secessional, Modernist… The urban regulation, taking place in the mid-19 th century, was only a prelude to a growing pace of reclamation and major public constructions which would soon ensue on the made up ground. However, already at that point the centuries old image of a littoral town straitened by its walls started to fade 16 / www.STADAnas.info
construction of this church, designed by the Jesuit architect G. Briano, began in 1638. It was made on the model of the famous Venetian church of Santa Maria della Salute. The location selected for the construction of the St. Vitus’ church was an elevated area at the heart of the then still medieval urban tissue. Initially, there was a small church of the same name, dedicated to the city’s patron saint. The Jesuits, as the creators of the project, primarily decided to use the cult of the Miraculous Crucifix from the small church, which, according to popular legend, started bleeding when a certain Petar Lončarić threw a stone at it after exploding with rage over a gambling loss. The early Gothic crucifix is incorporated into the Baroque main altar of the new church, which, in the spirit of storytelling piety inherent to miraculous relics, also houses Lončarić’s stone and a small bronze hand.
CITY TOWER City Tower, a symbol of Rijeka and a good example of a typical round tower access-point, which lead into the fortified town. Today it dominates the central part of Korzo, although during its lifetime it was overtopped by more recently constructed buildings. It was built in the Middle Ages, probably on the foundations of the Late Antique littoral town gates. Some baroque phases of its construction can be seen on the lower part of
the front of the Tower, which are characterised by a richly decorated portal, an imperial coat of arms carved out of stone and a relief of the Austrian emperors Leopold and Charles VI. Rijeka paid them special respect due to the maritime orientation they introduced into the state policies of the Austrian court. The Tower’s superstructure, on which a city clock has been situated since the 17th century, has been remodelled several times; most significantly at the turn of the 18th century under the guidance of municipal engineer A. Gnamb, the last time was at the end of the 19 th century, based on a design by F. Bazarig.
IVAN KOBLER SQUARE The role nowadays occupied by Korzo, the heart of Rijeka and its busiest promenade, used to be occupied by the Ivan Kobler Square, located next to the former city hall Palac Komuna Rečkog and the City Clock Tower between two department stores that were made on the foundations of demolished old buildings. That very square, which was named after historian Giovanni Kobler, was the place where the living force of Rijeka’s
MUST SEE public life soared and where all of the business was conducted out in the open. Today, such lively images can only be seen in historical films on the Middle Ages. Every day, even on
Sundays, the women coming from places surrounding Rijeka arrived at the Green Square to bring milk, vegetables, poultry and other foods necessary to supply the citizens. Since it was also a former Municipal Loggia, it was the place where judges used to meet to pass sentences, where trading contracts were made and where the City Council held its sessions. Today, the „Old Paper Millestones” fountain (Stari kolodrob) is the centrepiece of the square. Built during the 1970s in accordance with the project made by architect Igor Emilio, it is by the factory Tvornica papira commemorating 150 years of its existence. It is a well that has become a monument. From the parts of an old factory paper millestone, kolodrob, Emili created a unique work of art to commemorate many generations of workers. Just as water flows from the amphora on Rijeka’s coat of arms, so the water pours relentlessly from this fountain, water that has been a blessing in Rijeka since the time of the ancient Roman settlement Tarsatica.
CITY MARKET – PLACA
The main City Market has been the place chosen by the people of Rijeka as the best place to dine since the 19 th century. It developed next to the sea shore, near the wooden pier, where the local fishermen used to unload their catch and take it in baskets to the market to sell. Fish, crabs and seashells were first sold in the open, but in 1866 a fish market was erected. In line with the project by Izidor Vauchnig, the director of Rijeka’s Office for Architecture, the construction of two pavilions began in 1880, next to the fish market. That was how other vendors found themselves with a roof over their heads. All of the buildings were constructed on the sea area created by filling. The architect used the top solutions of his time by utilising steel grid-like construction and glass. He remained faithful to the previous, historical experiences in other construction elements by decorating the façades with reliefs depicting fruit and vegetables.
SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF TRSAT AND THE TRSAT FRANCISCIAN MONASTERY
of which was strengthened by the astounding painting of the Lady of Trsat, which was a gift given to the inconsolable Croats in 1367 by Pope Urban V for the loss of the Holy Barn. In the XV century, the Sanctuary was taken over by Franciscans, who have remained its guardians to the present day. On 8 June 2003, Pope John Paul II attended a long pilgrimage procession.
KRALJEVICA
THE NOVA KRALJEVICA FRANKOPAN CASTLE
The castle, which is under reconstruction and expansion, tells the story of the two most important Croatian aristocratic families, Zrinski and Frankopan. A completely new residential castle on the peninsula, at the entrance to Bakar Bay is also being constructed.
ST. NICHOLAS’ CHURCH Judging by the preserved stone, the first church of the chapel of Saint Nicholas was built by the existing fortress as early as 1471 during the governance of Martin Frankopan. The Shrine of Our Lady of Trsat is the largest pilgrimage centre of Western Croatia. Its foundation is reported to be, according to tradition, related to the miraculous transport of the Nazareth Barn, and its stay on Trsat (1291 – 1294). Shortly after the relocation of the Mother of God’s house to Loreto, Prince Nikola I of Krk built the first small church on the place where the barn stood on Trsat. Marija`s Trsat became a pilgrimage point of convergence, the reputation
ZRINSKI CASTLE Zrinski castle is a complex castle with two atriums from different times, around which the centre of Kraljevica has formed. The older castle, called ‘Little castle’ was created by reconstructing a medieval, probably Frankopan fortress with the incorporated church of St. Nicholas.
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ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH WITH CATACOMBS
completed or whether it collapsed after completion, as evidenced by local Kastav legends. Now Crekvina is a pleasant promenade and, during the summer, a stage for theatrical plays, concerts, etc.
taking view of the entire Kvarner Bay and Učka.
VIŠKOVO
THE BIRTH PLACE OF IVAN MATETIĆ RONJGOV
FORTICA What was once a fortress is now a promenade and a pleasant spot for taking a break in the shade of horse chestnuts and linden, with a stunning view of Kvarner and Učka. The entry is marked by a štandar (flagpole) with the carving “Kastav va Ustavnom letu 1861.” and a plate bearing the layout of Kastav.
This monumental building is the oldest and largest church in Bakar and the largest church in the Rijeka diocese. Under Saint Andrew’s parish church is a crypt with 85 tombs.
VIEWPOINTS (ŽUDIKA, THE CHURCH OF SAINT JELENA) The birth place bears the name of this composer who symbolizes the music of Istria, the Croatian Littoral and the islands of the North Adriatic. Ronjgov defined the Istrian scale - a set of six tones and semitones. This allowed him to write down the region’s folk songs and compose in the same vein..
THE FRANKOPAN CASTLE The oldest and most attractive building in Bakar used to be the seat of the Frankopan and Zrinski aristocratic families.
BAKAR DRY-STONE WALLS A protected cultural monument – vineyards used for growing the Belina variety for the purpose of making the Old Bakar Water.
KASTAV
CREKVINA Crekvina was built by Jesuits in the 17th century, at the same time as the St. Vitus’ cathedral in Rijeka. It is still not certain whether the church was
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»» Address: Ronjgi 1, Viškovo The term Žudika (from the Italian giudicare - to judge) refers to the space behind the Saint Jelena parish church and the tallest tower of the town walls. This space was used for carrying out sentences, and old documents even mention the burning of witches. The church of Saint Jelena, with its bell tower, is the most dominant building in the whole of Kastav. It was built on a hill 377 m above sea level. Today it has 3 aisles but until the 17th century it only had one. In the 18th century, it was redecorated in the Baroque style with a rich interior, boasting choir benches and pews, a baptistery and silver candlesticks dating back to the 17th century. The church also features drawings with motifs from the Ten Commandments above the pillars dividing the main and side aisles. The church is completed by a 32 m high bell tower from 1724. The church gives a breath-
PROMENADES AND FOOTPATHS The promenades beckon you to take a pleasant walk for two in the forest, or to come with a larger crowd or with your pets - regardless of whether
MUST SEE you want to rest, relax or enjoy the fresh air. The 8.6 km long Plešivac promenade is suitable for all ages and it leads to the 429 m high Plešivac peak. After 15 kilometres, the Lončeva griža promenade gives a stunning view and features an open-air gallery.
LONČEVA GRIŽA - OPEN-AIR GALLERY The trail leading to Lončeva griža takes you on a pleasant walk to the village of Skvažići. After the “petroleum road” and the last houses, it turns into a steep climb into the limestone rocks of the Lončeva griža cliff. The viewpoint gives a stunning view of Kvarner, Velebit, the Grobnik hinterland, Gorski kotar and the neighbouring Slovenia; it features an educational trail with boards giving walkers and hikers information on stone masons and the former quarry. Below the viewpoint, the limestone rock houses the unique Pogled s kamika exhibition by members of the amateur artists association “Braća Baštijan”.
KOSTRENA
THE KOSTRENA PROMENADE This over 5 kilometre long coastal path is perfect for fans of long walks by the sea. If you need a break, the entire coastal path is dotted with benches; you can enjoy beautiful natural beaches and an excellent gastronomic offer.
THE TRIM PATH AND PREHISTORIC RUINS OF SOLIN AND SOPALJ The highest hills above the municipality of Kostrena feature the prehistoric ruins of Solin and Sopalj. The Solin hill, with its archaeological site, is located on the north-west edge of Kostrena, above the deep Martinšćica cove and the Sušačka draga valley. It offers a panoramic view of the eastern rims of the city of Rijeka. At the eastern edge of the Kostrena municipality, on the dominant rocky Sopalj hill, with a panoramic view of Bakar Bay and the Kvarner islands, you can find a spacious prehistoric settlement, the Sopalj ruin, surrounded by two rings of walls. On your way to Solin and Sopalj, you will follow a trim path that is a perfect destination for athletes and fans of nature.
THE RASADNIK ECOLOGICAL PARK A unique place in Kostrena, where you can completely relax, enjoy the scents of lavender and the stunning view of Kvarner Bay.
MUSEUMS
PEEK&POKE – CHILDHOOD MUSEUM The first Croatian museum dedicated to childhood, games, books and toys loved by many generations before they “decided” to become all grown up and serious. The Childhood
Museum offers more than 600 exhibits among which the oldest toy dates back to 1900. »» Address: Ivana Grohovca 2 »» Web: www.peekpoke.hr / www. muzejdjetinjstva.com
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM RIJEKA
PEEK&POKE – COMPUTER MUSEUM The museum has over 2000 exhibits of international and Croatian computer, audio, video and photo technology. Located in the premises of 300 square meters in the city centre, it is one of the first 5 world museums on this subject, and is also the largest exhibition of its kind in this part of Europe. In addition to the botanical garden, the museum has a multimedia centre with an aquarium containing species from the Adriatic Sea. »» Address: Lorenzov prolaz 1 »» Web: www.prirodoslovni.com
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CITY GUIDE THE MARITIME AND HISTORY MUSEUM OF THE CROATIAN LITTORAL RIJEKA The Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral Rijeka, which was established in 1961, comprises maritime, historical and cultural, ethnographic and archaeological departments, and is headquartered in the former Governor’s Palace, a historicist edifice and protected cultural monument. »» Address: Muzejski trg 1 Web: www.ppmhp.hr
CITY MUSEUM OF RIJEKA The museum is the city institution engaged in systematic collection, professional and scientific analysis of the museum material thematically related to the industrial, cultural and social (political) history of Rijeka. »» Address: Muzejski trg 1/1 »» Web: www.muzej-rijeka.hr
MUSEUM OF MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART The museum houses the collection of the works of art by Rijeka’s artists from the 19 th century and both Croatian and foreign artists from the 20 th and 21st centuries. »» Address: Krešimirova 26c »» Web: www.mmsu.hr
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Astronomical Centre Rijeka observatory and digital planetarium Diverse program for all age groups from Tuesday till Saturday www.astronomski-centar-rijeka.hr Astronomski centar Rijeka
TOURIST OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS RIJEKA TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Address: Korzo 14 Tel: +385 51 335 882 E-mail: info@visitRijeka.hr Working hours: Monday – Friday from 8 am until 7.30 pm, Saturdays and holidays from 8 am until 1.30 pm TRSAT CASTLE INFO POINT Address: Partizanski put 9A Tel: +385 51 217 714 E-mail: gradina@visitRijeka.hr Working hours: every day from 9 am until 5 pmNJE
JELENJE TOURIST BOARD OF THE JELENJE MUNICIPALITY Address: Dražičkih boraca 64, Dražice Tel: +385 51 297 152 E-mail: tz.jelenje@gmail.com Working hours: weekdays from 8 am until 4 pm
KRALJEVICA
KASTAV
ČAVLE
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE KRALJEVICA Address: Rovina bb, Kraljevica Tel: +385 51 282 444 E-mail: lindatickraljevica@gmail.com Working hours: Monday – Friday from 8 am until 2 pm
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE KASTAV Address: Trg Matka Laginje 5, Kastav Tel: +385 51 691 425 E-mail: info@kastav-touristinfo.hr Working hours: Monday – Friday from 8 am until 4 pm
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE ČAVLE Address: Čavja 17, Čavle Tel: +385 51 549 120 E-mail: info@tz-cavle.hr Working hours: Monday – Friday from 8 am until 3 pm
KLANA
KOSTRENA
MUNICIPALITY OF KLANA Address: Klana 33, Klana Tel: +385 51 808 205 E-mail: procelnik@klana.hr / zeljka_ sarcevic@yahoo.com Working hours: Monday – Wednesday from 8 am until 4 pm / Tuesdays from 8 am until 6 pm / Fridays from 8 am until 2 pm
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE KOSTRENA Address: Kostrenskih boraca 1a, Kostrena Tel: +385 51 289 207 E-mail: tzo-kostrena@ri.t-com.hr Working hours: Monday – Friday from 8 am until 4 pm
BAKAR TOWN OF BAKAR TOURIST BOARD Address: Primorje 39, Bakar Tel: +385 51 761 111 E-mail: info@tz-bakar.hr Working hours: Monday – Friday from 8.30 am until 3.30 pm / Saturdays from 9 am until 2 pm
VIŠKOVO TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE VIŠKOVO Address: Viškovo 31, Viškovo Tel: +385 51 257 591 E-mail: info@tz-viskovo.hr Working hours: until 15 September Monday – Friday from 8 am until 4 pm, Saturday from 10 am until 3 pm / from 16 September Monday – Friday from 8 am until 4 pm
www.Rijeka.travel IMPRESSUM
February 2019
Publisher: Digital Media Ltd. Photos: Archives of the tourist offices of Rijeka and its surroundings Translation: Alkemist studio Ltd. Print: Kerschoffset Zagreb Ltd. Design and prepress: Molekula Ltd. creative agency Published with the support of the tourist offices of Rijeka and its surroundings • Circulation: 2,000 copies
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