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RIJEKA 12/2018
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Å TA DANAS? Event calendar for Rijeka and surroundings www.STADAnas.info
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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RIJEKA - The most magical Rijeka Advent yet kicks off on the first day of December and guarantees fun at a record number of locations.
KOSTRENA - Mikulna is an engaging music and culinary event celebrating St. Nicholas, the patron saint of Kostrena, enhanced by numerous programmes prepared by associations and clubs from Kostrena.
VIŠKOVO - The highlight of Advent in Viškovo will be the midmorning snack with a special programme that will be held next to the Church of St. Matthew on 24 December at 11 am.
Rijeka Advent 2018
until 10/1/2019 Advent in the tunnels
RIJEKA - For the first time ever, subterranean Rijeka will also add to the holiday atmosphere by receiving a magical new makeover from 1 December to 10 January 2019.
until 6/1/2019 Advent on Gradina
RIJEKA - Magic at Trsat Castle, which had more than 60,000 visitors last year, will open its gates this year on 2 December with a spectacular switchon of 15 kilometres of Christmas lights with a special musical and dramatic programme.
3-28/12
Christmas in Bakar
BAKAR - The Christmas in Bakar event is held every December in Bakar. An array of associations, institutions and individuals from Bakar participate in the holiday programme.
7/12
Dino Merlin at Sports Hall ”Dvorana Mladosti”
RIJEKA - Dino Merlin, one of the most popular stars in the Balkans, will be performing at the Sports Hall ”Dvorana Mladosti” on 7 December.
Mikulna 2018
9/12
Four Tenors in Concert
KOSTRENA - The Four Tenors are a true musical sensation, as evidenced by the overwhelming demand for the group.
31/12
New Year’s Eve celebration RIJEKA - This year’s traditional concert at Korzo, at which we will bid farewell to the old year and usher in the new year, has Rijeka written all over it.
13/12
Lisinski at the Governor’s Palace - Ivan Krpan
RIJEKA - As part of the Lisinski series, the former Governor’s Palace will host a performance by one of the most successful up-and-coming Croatian pianists - Ivan Krpan.
14-31/12
Kastav - Advent with the Best View
KASTAV - A plethora of programmes, including a special culinary offering, will take place from 14 to 31 December at the Fortica Advent Park, as well as two new locations, Lokvina and Žudika.
15-16/12
Advent at Frankopan
KRALJEVICA - Advent at Frankopan is envisioned as a platform for offering traditional cakes, handicrafts and family farm products from Kraljevica and the entire Rijeka Ring.
7-15/12
21/12
RIJEKA - This year marks the 40 th anniversary of one of the longestrunning festivals in Europe, the legendary Ri Rock Festival.
KASTAV - Klapa Cambi from Split is a notable name in the klapa music scene, as well as one of the most decorated and popular Dalmatian klapas.
Ri Rock festival
Advent in Viškovo
Klapa Cambi in Concert
RIJEKA: RI GASTRO ADVENT AT TRG RIJEČKE REZOLUCIJE »» until 7 January 2019 Brand new decorations and tasty treats will make Trg Riječke Rezolucije a must-visit location, where you can enjoy all the amenities of this year’s Advent. This year’s gastro story, at a new location, will gather a slew of local caterers that will offer a wide selection of delectable indigenous foods. Trg Riječke Rezolucije will delight every palate and soothe every ear with its excellent music programme, which will allow you to enjoy the Littoral Advent with Karin Kuljanić and Robert Grubišić as well as a number of holiday concerts. The Ri Gastro Advent begins on 1 December and ends on 7 January 2019.
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MUSEUMS
RIJEKA: LISINSKI AT THE GOVERNOR’S PALACE IVAN KRPAN »» 13 December As part of the Lisinski series, the former Governor’s Palace will host a performance by one of the most successful up-and-coming Croatian pianists - Ivan Krpan. The young and promising pianist Ivan Krpan, who is a student of the Academy of Music of the University of Zagreb, has won first place at the one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world ”Ferrucio Busoni” in Bolzano. He is scheduled to perform at global music centres, such as Leipzig, Munich, London, Weimar and St. Petersburg, but first he will play for the audience in Rijeka on 13 December at 8 pm.
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Krešimirova 26c Tuesday - Sunday 11 am - 8 pm / closed on Mondays and holidays adults 10.00 HRK / pupils, university students, pensioners 5.00 HRK RISK CHANGE: ESCAPE group exhibition on the topic of excess/migration »» until 25 January 2019 CONTRASTS OF ESCAPE symposium »» 5 December, 5 pm - 8 pm TRANSMUTATIONS workshop »» 14 December, 4 pm - 8 pm »» 5 and 16 December, 11 am - 4 pm
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 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) 2 / www.STADAnas.info
LISINSKI AT THE GOVERNOR’S PALACE - IVAN KRPAN classical music concert »» 13 December, at 8 pm (exGovernor’s Palace) PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS: • THROUGH THE WINDOW OF THE GOVERNOR’S PALACE • ANCIENT WEAPONS • SAILS OF KVARNER • TRACES OF TIME • LAPIDARIUM RIGOJANČI - LOVE AS A SWEET INSPIRATION, exhibition »» until 4 February 2019
City Museum of Rijeka
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 ONCE UPON A TIME BEFORE IKEA permanent museum exhibition »» December GREETINGS FROM RIJEKA / UN SALUTO DI FIUME postcard exhibition »» until 14 December STROLL exhibition by Mauro Stipanov »» 20 December - 28 February 2019
Rijeka Natural History Museum
Lorenzov prolaz 1 Monday - Sunday 9 am - 8 pm, closed on holidays / adults 10.00 kn / children, students, pensioners 5.00 HRK / family 5.00 HRK per person / guided group tours with prior announcement 30.00 HRK, workshops 50.00 HRK BE A MAD SCIENTIST educational workshop, for children between the ages of 7 and 10 »» 8 and 15 December, 10:30 am - 12:30 am LITTLE MUSEUM LOVERS educational workshop, for children between the ages of 3 and 6 »» 8 and 15 December, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
THOSE ENDEARING WORMLIKE MONSTERS FROM THE SEABED underwater photo exhibition by Marinko Babić »» December, Museum and 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 »» December REGISTRATIONS FOR THE WINTER IN THE MY MUSEUM EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS »» until 18 December
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
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EXHIBITIONS Railway Depot Žabica 4
TORPEDO OF RIJEKA - FIRST IN THE WORLD exhibition (City Museum of Rijeka) »» prior announcement at +385 51 351 092 or info@muzej-rijeka.hr is required for visiting the exhibition
Juraj Klović Gallery
Verdijeva 19b / Monday - Friday 10 am - 1 pm and 5 pm - 8 pm / Saturday 10 am - 1 pm PARALLELS GROUP EXHIBITION FROM THE DIALOGUE² SERIES »» 3-15 December 72ND ANNUAL EXHIBITION BY THE MEMBERS OF THE CROATIAN ASSOCIATION OF ARTISTS OF RIJEKA »» 20 December - 8 January 2019
Rijeka Fish Market THOSE ENDEARING WORMLIKE MONSTERS FROM THE SEABED exhibition »» until May 2019
Filodrammatica Gallery Korzo 28/1 Monday - Friday 5 pm - 8 pm
MY DELIGHT ON A SHINING NIGHT exhibition by the non-fiction writer and artist James Bridle »» 6-21 December
RIJEKA: JAMES BRIDLE
Mali salon Korzo 24
MY ART IS MY REALITY exhibition »» until 7 December OPEN ATELIERS DAY - CROATIAN ASSOCIATION OF ARTISTS OF RIJEKA »» 15-24 December
RIJEKA: EXHIBITION
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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
THEATRES Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc Verdijeva 5a
FALSATFF, comic opera »» 1 December, at 6 pm THEATRE MAGIC »» 3 December, at 10 am and noon »» 10 December, at 10 am, noon and 7 pm »» 11 December, at 7 pm »» 13 December, at noon and 7 pm SERENADA & ALLEGRO »» 7 December, at 7:30 pm »» 8 December, at 6 pm »» 14 December, at 7:30 pm »» 15 December, at 6 pm »» 20 December, at 7:30 pm »» 21 December, at 7:30 pm CRITICAL VOICE, discussion on the show Serenada & Allegro »» 8 December 4 BOLEROS »» 17 December, at 7:30 pm »» 18 December, at 7:30 pm »» 19 December, at 7:30 pm BARUFFE »» 12 December, at 7:30 pm KAPLAN & ZAJC TO YOU FOR CHRISTMAS »» 23 December, at 8 pm
NEW YEAR’S CONCERT TRAVELLING THROUGH EUROPE »» 27 December, at 8 pm »» 28 December, at 8 pm »» 29 December, at noon and 8 pm »» 30 December, at 8 pm
Exportdrvo
CHILDREN’S NEW YEAR’S CONCERT »» 29 December, at noon
DOWN, BY LAW monodrama »» 7 December, at 7:30 pm »» 8 December, at noon and 7:30 pm
Filodrammatica BUCA DI SABBIA / SANDPIT Italian play »» 4 December, at noon and 7 pm »» 5 December, at noon STEW VARIETY SHOW gastro-music event »» 14 December, at 7 pm RHAPSODY FOR THREE HEADS, SIX FEET AND TEN ARMS »» 15 December, at 7 pm
CHC in Sušak Strossmayerova 1
I DUE RIBALTONI, TRIESTE 1918 E FIUME 1919 / TWO REVERSALS, TRIESTE 1918 AND RIJEKA 1919 operetta »» 28 December, at 7:30 pm NAUGHTY CHILDREN’S MERRY CHRISTMAS »» 12 December, at noon and 7 pm »» 13 December, at 10 am and noon
Delta 5 (ex Molekula) WHORE monodrama »» 14 December, at 7:30 pm
CHRISTMAS CABARET »» 19 December, at 7:30 pm »» 20 December, at 7:30 pm »» 21 December, at 7:30 pm »» 22 December, at 7:30 pm
Italian Community of Rijeka FELICI E CONTENTE / …AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER »» 6 December, at 10 am
Kalvarija Culture and Arts Centre – Ri Theatre Kalvarija 8
50 SHADES OF YELLOW horror comedy by Ri Theatre »» 1 and 2 December, at 8 pm FOREST FAIRYTALE live puppet play for children by Ri Theatre »» 3 December, u 9:30 am KNOCK KNOCK CABARET »» 7 December, at 9 pm 50 SHADES OF GREEN comedy by Ri Theatre »» 8 and 9 December, at 8 pm 50 SHADES OF WHITE comedy by Ri Theatre »» 13, 15 and 16 December, at 8 pm
RIJEKA: HOLIDAY CONCERTS AT ZAJC The Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc will not be bereft of magic either, since it has a sublime holiday programme in store. We will bid farewell to the old year with New Year’s concerts, ”Travelling through Europe”, the children’s New Year’s concert and ”Kaplan and Zajc Perform for You at Christmas” on 23, 27, 28, 29 and 30 December. Then there is the ”Naughty Children’s Merry Christmas”, a real dance treat for the youngest theatre lovers, while the rest can enjoy the ballet performances ”Serenada & Allegro” and ”4 Boleros”. 4 / www.STADAnas.info
FOREST FAIRYTALE live puppet play for children by Ri Theatre »» 16 December, at 11 am AUTOTROLEJ AND US 4 - THE NEXT GENERATION 4th instalment of the hit comedy-saga of Autotrolej »» 20 and 21 December, at 8 pm THE BEST OF KNOCK KNOCK CABARET »» 22 December, at 9 pm
OTHER Art-kino Croatia
THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT »» 16 December, at 5 pm
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET animated / adventure / dubbed »» 1 December, at 11 am
CINEMA CURATOR: THE AUDIENCE »» 16 December, at 8 pm
Krešimirova 2
THE GRINCH animated / comedy / family / dubbed »» 1 December, at 4 pm RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET animated / adventure / dubbed »» 2 December, at 4 pm ROCK THE CASBAH part of the Minor Literature Festival, following the discussion with guests »» 3 December, at 6 pm HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL »» 6-9 December THE GRINCH animated / comedy / family / dubbed »» 8 December, at 10 am and 3 pm RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET animated / adventure / dubbed »» 9 December, at 3 am 49 INTERNATIONAL KVARNER AMATEUR FILM FESTIVAL (KRAF) 2018: THE BEST OF KRAF 2018, SELECTION OF FILMS OF THE 49TH KRAF 2018 »» 12 December, at 6 pm TH
THE BEST CROATIAN FILMS OF THE 49TH KRAF 2018 »» 12 December, at 8 pm SCREENINGS AND AWARD CEREMONY OF THE 49TH KRAF 2018 »» 13 December, at 8 pm // SF MOVIE RETROSPECTIVE: A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WESTWORLD action / SF / thriller »» 14 December, at 8 pm LAPITCH THE LITTLE SHOEMAKER animated »» 15 December, at 11 am SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDERVERSE animated / adventure »» 15 December, at 4 pm THE LION KING animated / adventure / drama / dubbed »» 16 December, at 3 am
MY FILM STORY »» 17 December, at 6 pm KING OF LIGHT experimental / premiere »» 19 December, at 8 pm ENDLESS TAIL documentary / experimental / premiere »» 20 December, at 8 pm SF MOVIE RETROSPECTIVE: A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - EX MACHINA drama / mystery / SF »» 21 December, at 8 pm SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDERVERSE animated / adventure »» 22 December, at 11 am FROZEN animated / adventure / comedy / dubbed »» 22 December, at 4 pm CLIMAX »» 22 December, at 6 pm
MARY POPPINS RETURNS family / musical »» 28 December, at 4 pm SF MOVIE RETROSPECTIVE: A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - BLADE RUNNER SF / thriller »» 28 December, at 8 pm MARY POPPINS RETURNS family / musical »» 29 December, at 11 am SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDERVERSE animated / adventure »» 29 December, at 4 pm SF MOVIE RETROSPECTIVE: A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TERMINATOR SF / action »» 29 December, at 8 pm MARY POPPINS RETURNS family / musical »» 30 December, at 4 pm
”Dvorana Mladosti” Sports Hall Trg Viktora Bubnja 1
DINO MERLIN concert »» 7 December, at 8 pm
30 YEARS action / thriller »» 22 December, at 8 pm SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDERVERSE animated / adventure »» 23 December, at 4 pm TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS animated / family / fantasy »» 23 December, at 6 pm MOVIE SCENES FROM BERGMAN’S LIFE: FANNY AND ALEXANDER drama »» 24 December, at 7 pm MARY POPPINS RETURNS family / musical »» 27 December, at 4 pm SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDERVERSE animated / adventure »» 28 December, at 11 am
RIJEKA: DINO MERLIN AT SPORTS HALL ”DVORANA MLADOSTI” »» 7 December Dino Merlin, one of the most popular stars in the Balkans, will be performing at the Sports Hall ”Dvorana Mladosti” on 7 December. The songwriter from Bosnia and Herzegovina has chosen Rijeka as one of the last stops of his big Hotel Nacional tour. The audience in Rijeka are in for a true musical spectacle, which is scheduled to start at 8 pm, promising plenty of fun and dancing.
December 2018 / 5
OTHER Croatian Waiters and Bartenders Association Ciottina 19/1
BARTENDING SCHOOL »» until 10 December, afternoon from Monday to Friday
Rijeka Astronomical Centre Sv. Križ 33 / planetarium – 20.00 HRK adults, 10.00 HRK children, students and pensioners / observatory – 10.00 HRK
PLANETARIUM LITTLE STAR’S JOURNEY film »» Tuesdays, at 6 pm THE UNTAMED UNIVERSE – SOURCE OF LIFE film »» Wednesdays, at 6 pm CHRISTMAS AT THE PLANETARIUM show »» Thursdays, at 7 pm A GUIDE TO THE NIGHT SKY – AUTUMN/WINTER show »» Fridays, at 7 pm VIBRATO film »» Fridays, at 8:30 pm CHILDREN’S MATINEE: STAR GAME, show + FIND YOUR STARS, drawing lessons »» Saturdays at 11 am REALM OF LIGHT film »» Saturdays at 7 pm
OBSERVATORY Saturdays, at 8:30 pm (subject to weather conditions, prior announcement required) SPECIAL PROGRAMME: FIND YOUR STARS themed fun and educational drawing lessons following the regular programme at the planetarium »» 1, 8, 15 and 22 December CHRISTMAS AT THE PLANETARIUM show »» 6, 13 and 20 December 6 / www.STADAnas.info
SPACE: IT’S UP TO YOU TO FIND IT show »» 27 December GUIDE TO THE NIGHT SKY – WINTER show »» from 21 December
Church of the Assumption of Mary Pavla Rittera Vitezovića 3
SCHOLA CANTORUM RIJEKA anniversary concert »» 9 December, at 7:30 pm
HOLIDAYS AT THE ASTRONOMICAL CENTRE RIJEKA: SPACE: IT’S UP TO YOU TO FIND IT show »» from 27 December 2018 to 11 January 2019, Tuesday - Friday at 5 pm
Shrine of Our Lady of Trsat
Academic Astronomical Society
ADVENT CONCERT PERFORMANCE BY SCHOLA CANTORUM concert »» 22 December, at 7:30 pm
MOON »» 6 December, at 8:30 pm
IT’S CHRISTMAS, FOLKS (BOŽIĆ JE JUDI), traditional concert »» 26 December, at 8 pm
Rijeka Astronomical Centre, Sveti križ 33
ICE AGES ON EARTH »» 13 December, at 8:30 pm PLANET MARS »» 20 December, at 8:30 pm NEW YEAR’S PRIZE DRAW »» 27 December, 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.
Tower Centre Rijeka Ul. Janka Polića Kamova 81 WINTER AT TOWER promotional tourism event »» until 31 January 2019
Nova Akropola Association Jedrarska 5/III
PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY COURSE »» 7-9 December
Youth Club
Erazma Barčića 9a TANDEM LANGUAGE CAFÉ »» 20 December
RiHub
Ivana Grohovca 1a DELTALAB KICK OFF: SWEET&SALT: ZIMA 2018 »» 19 and 20 December, opening ceremony at 6 pm
Frankopanski trg
MASSES AT DAWN »» 3-25 December, Monday - Saturday, at 6 am
Centre for Creative Writing Pomerio 14
STORYTELLING workshop »» Saturdays, 10:30 am - noon STORYWORLD - A SERIOUS IMAGINARIUM workshop »» Saturdays, noon - 1:30 pm
University of Rijeka Trg braće Mažuranića 10
IMAGINARY - MAGICAL MATHEMATICAL PROJECTIONS »» 6 December, at 6:30 pm
PC FLAME premises Ciottina 24a
DANCEABILITY Dance and Movement Workshop »» 2 December
Capuchin Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Rijeka Kapucinske stube 5
JOSIP KAPLAN YOUTH CHOIR + THE KAP CHILDREN’S CHOIR + THE VAL RIJEKA CHAMBER CHOIR concert »» 26 December, at 8 pm
Various locations MINOR LITERATURE FESTIVAL »» 3-4 December
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MAGICAL ADVENT IN RIJEKA
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RIJEKA ADVENT Za sve one koji jedva čekaju najsvečaniji, najblještaviji, najraspjevaniji, najfiniji, najzabavniji… dio godine – Rijeka Advent je pred vratima! Prvi dan mjeseca prosinca biti će i prvi dan riječkih adventskih dana koji nam ponovno donose svakodnevne glazbeno-scenske programe, bogati blagdanski sajam, gastro ponudu, ukratko, puno razloga za spustiti se do grada, družiti se s najdražima i upijati blagdansko raspoloženje. S Rijeka Adventom kreću i neki od već dobrih starih zabavnih sadržaja, kao što su klizalište Morska pahuljica, vlakić Djeda Mraza, fotografiranje s g. Mrazom u njegovoj kućici na Korzu, prigodni Ri gastro dani posvećeni bakalaru i čokoladi, mini-concerti na Koblerovom trgu…, a jedna od novosti ove godine je Advent na Gradini, koji će uz prigodne programe ovaj drevni riječki kaštel uvući u blagdansko raspoloženje.
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Are you ready for the magical December that is coming our way? Dress warmly and put a smile on your face because plenty of fun, laughter, delicious food and great music awaits you in Rijeka. This year, we are taking you to various locations in the city that exude holiday magic, while the abundant offering will delight every visitor that comes to any of the locations that we have prepared for you. For the first time, holiday magic will take over the Theatre Park outside Zajc, the Rijeka Tunnel and Trg Riječke Rezolucije, while the holiday offering of Advent on Gradina will expand beyond its walls to the park by the Castle. The traditional Advent at Kobler will, once again, offer an excellent holiday programme, a plethora of concerts and Advent booths, where creative minds from Rijeka can showcase their work. As part of the Ri Rock festival, we will have veritable musical treats in store for you in early December, when we bid farewell to 2018 and usher in 2019 in a Rijeka-style rock mood. In addition to the New Year’s Eve celebration at Korzo, you can also welcome in the New Year with the sounds of house and electro music at Ex Port Delta. Once again this year, Santa Claus’ choo-choo train for kids and the traditional ”Sea Snowflake” ice skating rink will play their part in sparking the holiday spirit. Happy holidays!
Što nas sve očekuje kroz cijeli December i dio siječnja provjerite na stranicama Rijeka Adventa i – sretni vam blagdani!
December 2018 / 7
OTHER ADVENT DANCE WITH HALUBAJKE VIŠKOVO »» 5 December, at 6:30 pm
RIJEKA: RIJEKA ADVENT 2018 »» until 7 January 2019 The most magical Rijeka Advent yet kicks off on the first day of December and guarantees fun at a record number of locations. The brand new light decorations in downtown Rijeka will spark up the Christmas spirit and make this year’s Advent more dazzling than ever.
KOZALA PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR & GUESTS concert »» 6 December, at 4:30 pm HALUBAJČIĆI AND ZVONA VIŠKOVA CHILDREN’S CHOIRS concert »» 6 December, at 5 pm MALI RIJEČANI AND MORČIĆI CHILDREN’S CHOIRS concert »» 6 December, at 5:30 pm
This year’s Advent offers an array of entertaining content, such as the Sea Snowflake ice skating rink, Santa Claus’ choo-choo train, mini concerts at Trg Ivana Koblera and Advent on Gradina. It also offers some new additions and locations.
THE ADVENTURES OF ST. NICHOLAS play »» 6 December, at 6:30 pm
The Advent on Gradina will be even more dazzling this year, while a true Christmas fairy tale will take place outside the walls at the ice skating rink at the park by the Castle. You can take in the aromas of holiday food at a new location - Trg Riječke rezolucije which will be transformed into a bona fide gastro corner.
FLAME DANCE TROUPE »» 8 December, at 10:30 am
Another new addition this year is Advent in the Tunnels, which is bound to become a central meeting point over the holidays, due to the unique atmosphere it provides.
ROTONDO SPORTS AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION dance programme »» 10 December, at 5 pm
All the information and a detailed programme of this year’s Advent are available on the Rijeka Advent website www.RijekaAdvent.com.
RIJEKA ADVENT - KORZO TAKING PICTURES WITH SANTA CLAUS IN COOPERATION WITH THE FOTO KURTI STUDIO »» 1-24 December, Monday - Friday 4 pm - 7 pm / Saturday 10 am - 1 pm and 4 pm - 7 pm / Sunday 4 pm - 7 pm LOST IN WONDERLAND DANCE TROUPE »» 3 December, at 6 pm 8 / www.STADAnas.info
MARTINIUSS CIRKUS: VELETICA »» 7 December, at noon
PRAPUTNJARSKI SLAVIĆI CHILDREN’S CHOIR concert »» 8 December, at 11 am RIJEKA VOCAL STUDIO »» 8 December, at 7:30 pm
ELI CHILDREN’S ZUMBA »» 15 December, at 10:30 am STEFANO THE MAGICIAN: 100% MAGIC »» 15 December, at 11:30 am PORTO RI DANCE TROUPE »» 15 December, at 12:30 am TRATINČICE AND MALE TRATINČICE CHILDREN’S CHOIR concert »» 15 December, at 6 pm FIRST RIJEKA’S MAJORETTES’ CHRISTMAS STORY »» 15 December, at 7 pm TRSAT BRASS BAND SANTAS concert »» 17 December, at 6 pm BALLET PERFORMANCE BY PIRUETA DANCE TROUPE »» 18 December, at 5:30 pm BEAT DANCE STUDIO »» 18 December, at 6:10 pm CAROLSBOOM DRUMMERS FROM KARLOVAC »» 19 December, at 6 pm KESTEN & PAPAJA play »» 20 December, at 5 pm LET ME TELL YOU A STORY play »» 20 December, at 6 pm PROMETHEUS FIRE SHOW »» 20 December, at 7:10 pm
TRSAT BRASS BAND SANTAS concert »» 10 December, at 5:30 pm
SPART JAZZ QUINTET concert »» 20 December, at 8 pm
INTERMEZZO ENSEMBLE: KALAFAT & PAPAGALO »» 11 December, at 6 pm
MINICANTATI CHILDREN’S CHOIR concert »» 21 December, at 5 pm
RI THEATRE PLAY: FOREST FAIRY TALE »» 12 December, at 6 pm CLOWNING AROUND play »» 13 December, at 5 pm TRSAT BRASS BAND SANTAS concert »» 13 December, at 6 pm
GYM DANCE »» 22 December, at 10:30 am PROGRAMME FOR GREETING SANTA CLAUS show »» 22 December, at 4:30 pm GASTROFEST »» 24 December, at 11 am
OTHER ADVENT IN THE TUNNELS TRADE FAIR SALES, PRESENTATIONS OF FAMILY FARMS AND WINEMAKERS, THE CULINARY OFFERING OF THE CLUB TUNEL, CHILDREN’S AMUSEMENT PARK »» until 10 January, 10 am - 10 pm ADVENT OPENING CEREMONY »» 1 December, at 7 pm ADVENT NIGHTS OPENING CEREMONY - STEPHANY STEFAN, ČE BO BO, ČE NA NA »» 7 December, at 11 pm ADVENT NIGHTS OPENING CEREMONY - VIRGIN HELENA, ANA ANTONOVA, SAMO TAKO »» 8 December, at 11 pm STAND UP FOR MUMS »» 13 December, at 6 pm 80S DIRTY DANCING BELOW THE CITY »» 14 December, at 10 pm CHILDREN’S PUPPET PLAY: THE MERRY GANG for young children »» 15 December, at noon
RIJEKA: ADVENT IN THE TUNNELS »» until 10 January 2019 For the first time ever, subterranean Rijeka will also add to the holiday atmosphere by receiving a magical new makeover from 1 December to 10 January 2019.
CHRISTMAS HOTLINE »» 21 December, at 9 pm
This one-of-a-kind regional Advent, in the tunnels underneath Rijeka, boasts an eventful entertainment programme for all ages. All you have to do is put on your mittens and scarves and get ready to push through the crowds in the colourful underground lair that is the Kvarner branch of Santa’s workshop manned by his little helpers. The Rijeka tunnel will offer trade fair sales, presentations of family farms and winemakers, food and beverages, an amusement park and theatre plays for the youngest visitors. In the evening hours, the tunnel will become a venue for unforgettable parties that will last well into the night.
CHILDREN’S PUPPET PLAY: THE MERRY GANG for young children »» 22 December, at noon
The Advent in the Tunnels will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 10 am to 10 pm and from 10 am to 6 am on Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is free of charge.
RETRO ELECTRO »» 15 December, at 11 pm ICE AGE WORKSHOP »» 19 December, at 6 pm
DISCO PARTY IN THE TUNNELS »» 22 December, at 10 pm THRU THE TUNNELS »» 28 December, at 11 pm CHILDREN’S PUPPET PLAY: THE MERRY GANG for young children »» 29 December, at noon NEW YEAR’S EVE 90S BASH TRASH »» 31 December
CHERRY WINE - TRIBUTE TO AMY WINEHOUSE »» 5 January, at 10 pm ICE AGE WORKSHOP »» 8 January, at noon
ADVENT AT ZAJC
outside the Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc ADVENT AT ZAJC »» 7-22 December
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OTHER MEETING SANTA CLAUS »» 18 December, at 6 pm TRSAT BRASS BAND SANTAS concert »» 21 December, at 7 pm SPLASH TRIO, concert »» 22 December, at 8 pm RIJEKA COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING LIVE NATIVITY SCENE »» 23 December, at 6 pm DANIEL BENI & DAMJAN BRNIĆ concert »» 28 December, at 8 pm MAGIC ROCK BAND concert »» 29 December, at 8 pm KIDS’ NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY WITH CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINERS »» 31 December NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION »» 31 December
RIJEKA: ADVENT ON GRADINA
SPLASH TRIO, concert »» 4 January, at 8 pm
»» 2 December - 6 January 2019 Magic at Trsat Castle, which had more than 60,000 visitors last year, will open its gates this year on 2 December with a spectacular switch-on of 15 kilometres of Christmas lights with a special musical and dramatic programme. The same as last year, a 5-meter tall golden Christmas bauble, which is the largest one yet and contains more than 10,000 light sources, will be glowing at the entrance to Trsat Castle. Inside the walls, the visitors can also see the largest crown in Europe. A chance for children to meet Santa Claus, concerts, a live nativity scene and a New Year’s Eve celebration will awaken the holiday spirit in every visitor. True Christmas magic will also unfold outside the walls of the ancient castle. An ice skating rink, Advent booths and a special programme make the perfect combination for a genuine Christmas experience. An eventful and diverse music and entertainment programme will undoubtedly make Trsat Castle one of the most popular holiday destinations in the region.
ADVENT ON GRADINA Trsat Castle
ADVENT ON GRADINA OPENING CEREMONY »» 2 December, at 6 pm MEETING SANTA CLAUS »» 4 December, at 6 pm DANIEL BENI & DAMJAN BRNIĆ concert »» 7 December, at 8 pm 10 / www.STADAnas.info
TRSAT BRASS BAND SANTAS concert »» 8 December, at 7 pm MEETING MRS. CLAUS »» 11 December, at 6 pm DAMJAN VASILJEVIĆ concert »» 14 December, at 8 pm MAGIC ROCK BAND concert »» 15 December, at 8 pm
ADVENT AT TRG 128 ’’RIVER TRAVELING BAND’’ COVER BAND concert »» 4 December, at 6 pm MIXED CHOIR OF THE HALUBJAN CULTURAL ART SOCIETY concert »» 5 December, at 5:30 pm ADVENT LUNCH A LA ”PRIMORJE” - PRIMORSKA KONOBA’S CULINARY PROGRAMME »» 7 December, at 11 am TWINS ROCK BAND concert »» 7 December, at 6 pm MATT SHAFT concert »» 8 December, at 6 pm RETRO ADVENT WITH THE DISCO INFERNO MAGIC BAND concert »» 8 December, at 8 pm KLAPA LUKA concert »» 10 December, at 6:30 pm
OTHER SKLAD ASSOCIATION concert »» 11 December, at 7:30 pm
GOOD ROCKIN’ DADDIES concert »» 28 December, at 7 pm
FRIX ACOUSTIC DUO concert »» 11 December, at 8:30 pm
TOWARDS THE NEW YEAR WITH THE PLETERI BAND concert »» 29 December, at 8 pm
CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH ANTONIO KRIŠTOFIĆ, MATEA DUJMOVIĆ AND MATEO ŽMAKA concert »» 12 December, at 7 pm FRIX ACOUSTIC TRIO concert »» 13 December, at 7 pm DUO BRUTALERO concert »» 14 December, at 11 am PALENTAR ASSOCIATION’S CHRISTMAS POTATO POLENTA »» 14 December, at 11 am KOKTELSI concert »» 14 December, at 8 pm LUKA URLIĆ STAND-UP COMEDY »» 15 December, at 8 pm JED BECKER’S GROUP concert »» 15 December, at 9 pm ADVENT WITH KLAPA TRAMUNTANA concert »» 17 December, at 7 pm THE BEATLES REVIVAL BAND concert »» 19 December, at 7 pm TRIO CUKAR AND CAFFE concert »» 21 December, at 7:30 pm 4TOWNERS BAND - LEGENDS concert »» 22 December, at 8:30 pm BAND RI STREAM concert »» 23 December, at 7 pm OBERKREINER QUINTET concert »» 24 December, at noon CONCERT PERFORMANCES BY THE YOUTH HOME BANDS concert »» 26 December, at 5 pm
ADVENT AT TRG RIJEČKE REZOLUCIJE LIGHTING OF HOLIDAY LIGHTS SWITCH-ON AND THE ADVENT IN RIJEKA »» 1 December, at 5:30 pm OBRAZOVNI PROGRAM BAND concert »» 3 December, at 8:30 pm GRAPEVINE BABES BAND concert »» 4 December, at 8:30 pm ACOUSTIC LIFE TRIO concert »» 5 December, at 7:30 pm CHRISTMAS CONCERT PERFORMANCE BY THE MIXED VOCAL ENSEMBLE SEMPRE ALLEGRO concert »» 6 December, at 8 pm BELFAST FOOD concert »» 7 December, at 8:30 pm ”DJONI AND LJUBAVI” BAND concert »» 8 December, at 5 pm BREVIS BAND concert »» 10 December, at 8 pm
RIJEKA: RI GASTRO ADVENT AT TRG RIJEČKE REZOLUCIJE »» until 7 January 2019 Brand new decorations and tasty treats will make Trg Riječke Rezolucije a must-visit location, where you can enjoy all the amenities of this year’s Advent. This year’s gastro story, at a new location, will gather a slew of local caterers that will offer a wide selection of delectable indigenous foods. An eventful entertainment programme will be enhanced with a smorgasbord of traditional holiday meals prepared in Kvarner and Gorski Kotar as well as fish, cheese and meat dishes, small stuffed cabbage rolls in polenta buns, venison burgers, holiday midmorning snacks, an offering of sweets for all ages, “Riječki škartoc“ and a variety of other holiday dishes. Trg Riječke Rezolucije will delight every palate and soothe every ear with its excellent music programme, which will allow you to enjoy the Littoral Advent with Karin Kuljanić and Robert Grubišić as well as a number of holiday concerts. The Ri Gastro Advent begins on 1 December and ends on 7 January 2019.
TRIO ASI concert »» 11 December, at 5 pm
ABRAKADABRA BAND concert »» 15 December, at 5 pm
DUO ZE-TE concert »» 12 December, at 5 pm
JOSO BUTORAC AND BACKING BAND concert »» 16 December, at 7:30 pm
FLASH BAND concert »» 13 December, at 9 pm
MY BUDDY MOOSE concert »» 17 December, at 8 pm
TRSAT BRASS BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT concert »» 14 December, at 5 pm
MEDEA MARKET SINDIK concert »» 18 December, at 7:30 pm
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OTHER NINA KRALJIĆ DUO concert »» 19 December, at 7:30 pm THE BLACK ROOM concert »» 20 December, at 8:30 pm XFINITY BAND concert »» 21 December, at 5 pm TRIO ASI concert »» 22 December, at 4 pm PRIMORJE ADVENT WITH KARIN KULJANIĆ AND ROBERT GRUBIŠIĆ »» 23 December, at 5 pm THE WINCH BAND concert »» 26 December, at 8:30 pm LIRA VOCAL ENSEMBLE concert »» 27 December, at 7:30 pm XFINITY BAND concert »» 28 December, at 9 pm LOS KOLEGOS BAND concert »» 3 January, at 8 pm
ADVENT AT KOBLER LIGHTING OF THE FIRST ADVENT CANDLE »» 1 December, at 5:30 pm
DJ ADVENTSKIPARTY, concert »» 9 December, at 6 pm DJ ADVENTSKIPARTY, concert »» 10 December, at 6 pm
BRANKO AND DAVOR DUO concert »» 1 December, at 8 pm
BRANKO AND DAVOR DUO concert »» 11 December, at 8 pm
DJ ADVENTSKIPARTY concert »» 2 December, at 6 pm
DJ ADVENTSKIPARTY concert »» 12 December, at 6 pm
DJ ADVENTSKIPARTY concert »» 3 December, at 6 pm
D BENI BAND, concert »» 13 December, at 6 pm
BRANKO AND DAVOR DUO concert »» 4 December, at 8 pm LIVING STONES BAND concert »» 5 December, at 6 pm KLAPA DIŠPET, concert »» 6 December, at 6 pm BRANKO AND DAVOR DUO concert »» 7 December, at 8 pm DJ ADVENTSKIPARTY, concert »» 8 December, at 6 pm
MERAK TAMBURICA ENSEMBLE concert »» 14 December, at 8 pm ZSA ZSA, concert »» 15 December, at 8 pm DJ ADVENTSKIPARTY concert »» 16 December, at 6 pm DJ ADVENTSKIPARTY concert »» 17 December, at 6 pm BRANKO AND DAVOR DUO concert »» 18 December, at 8 pm LIVING STONES BAND concert »» 19 December, at 6 pm DJ ADVENTSKIPARTY, concert »» 20 December, at 6 pm MERAK TAMBURICA ENSEMBLE concert »» 21 December, at 8 pm DJ ADVENTSKIPARTY, concert »» 22 December, at 6 pm DJ ADVENTSKIPARTY, concert »» 23 December, at 6 pm MERAK TAMBURICA ENSEMBLE concert »» 24 December, at 8 pm DJ ADVENTSKIPARTY, concert »» 26 December, at 6 pm
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DJ ADVENTSKIPARTY concert »» 27 December, at 6 pm BRANKO AND DAVOR DUO, concert »» 28 December, at 8 pm
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Sea Snowflake Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating rink on Gradina
01/12/2018
05/12/2018 - 13/01/2019
Karolina Riječka Pier
Lighting of the Advent Candle and Holiday Lights Switch-On Trg Ivana Koblera, Korzo 01/12/2018 - 07/01/2019
RI GASTRO ADVENT Trg Riječke rezolucije
01/12/2018 - 12/01/2019
Trsat Castle Park
Santa Claus’ Choo-Choo Train 07-22/12/2018
Advent at Zajc
outside the CNT Ivan pl. Zajc 24/12/2018
Gastrofest
Korzo, Trg Republike Hrvatske
Advent in the Tunnels
26/12/2018
01-24/12/2018
Shrine of Our Lady of Trsat
Rijeka tunnels
Taking Pictures with Santa Claus Korzo
02/12/2018 - 06/01/2019
Advent on Gradina Trsat Castle
It’s Christmas, Folks (Božić je judi) traditional concert 31/12/2018
New Year’s Eve celebration: KORZO: Fit, Nord, Whiteheads, Vojko V & EX-PORT: Fryer & Boo Dale, Life4Funk, Lemon, Alen Sforzina
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OTHER ADVENT AT KRUŽNA RIJEKA: SANTA CLAUS’ CHOO-CHOO TRAIN »» 5 December - 13 January 2019 This year Santa Claus’ choo-choo train will also contribute to the spreading of holiday cheer in Rijeka and will offer free rides through downtown Rijeka from 5 December 2018 to 13 January 2019. You can take a ride on the train every day from 4 pm to 7 pm, while the morning period from 10 am to 1 pm is reserved for kindergartens and schools. From 17 to 23 December, rides on the choo-choo train will be available an hour longer in the afternoon, from 4 pm to 8 pm. On 21, 24, 25 and 31 December 2018 as well as on 1 January 2019, rides on the choochoo train will not be available.
ADVENT AT KRUŽNA »» 1, 8, 15 and 22 December
Santa Claus’ Choo-Choo Train SANTA CLAUS’ CHOO-CHOO TRAIN »» 5 December 2018 - 13 January 2019, 10 am - 1 pm and 4 pm - 7 pm »» 17-23 December 4 pm - 8 pm »» 21, 24, 25, 31 December 2018 and 1 January 2019 – no rides
St. Nicholas Celebration Programme DEPARTURE OF THE PROCESSION WITH THE CROSS AND BANNER OF ST. NICHOLAS »» 5 December, outside the Port of Rijeka building, Riva 1, at 6:15 pm
Korzo FRIED FISH HAND-OUT »» 6 December, 11 am - noon
Karolina Riječka Pier SEA SNOWFLAKE ICE SKATING RINK »» until 13 January 2019
Korzo: New Year’s Eve celebration FIT & NORD &WHITEHEADS & VOJKO V »» 31 December
RIJEKA: NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION »» 31 December
RIJEKA: SEA SNOWFLAKE ICE SKATING RINK »» until 13 January 2019 The last day of November brings the ”Sea Snowflake” ice skating rink to the well-known location of Karolina Riječka pier in Rijeka. The ice skating rink by the sea will be open to the public daily from 4 pm to 10 pm and from 10 am to 10 pm on weekends. The weekday mornings from 8 am to 4 pm are reserved for schoolchildren from Rijeka. One hour of skating costs 20 HRK, while the rental of ice skates costs 10 HRK. The ice skating rink will add to the traditional holiday atmosphere until 13 January 2019. 14 / www.STADAnas.info
This year’s traditional concert at Korzo, at which we will bid farewell to the old year and usher in the new year, has Rijeka written all over it. Coming to the stage at 10 pm is the alternative rock band Nord, who are bound to warm up the crowd and make them dance. The party will resume with familiar names in Rijeka, the bands Fit and Whiteheads, with whom we will enter 2019. The rapper Vojko V, who hails from Split, will make sure that the New Year’s Eve ends in spectacular fashion with his offbeat lyrics that are winning over an increasing number of fans.
OTHER Kostrena TRIVIA QUIZ »» 1 December, Caffe Bar Libar, Youth Council PRESENTATION OF THE ANTHOLOGY ”LIFE, CULTURE AND THE HISTORY OF KOSTRENA“ »» 3 December, St. Lucy Public Reading Hall in Kostrena, at 7 pm BARBARINA »» 4 December, St. Barbara Public Reading Hall in Kostrena, at 7 pm RI ROCK PAPERS exhibition opening »» 5 December, St. Lucy Public Reading Hall in Kostrena, at 7 pm MUNICIPALITY DAY »» 6 December, St. Lucy Public Reading Hall in Kostrena MIKULNA »» 7-9 December, The square outside the Kostrena Sports Hall, Žuknica FOUR TENORS concert »» 9 December, Kostrena Sports Hall, Žuknica, at 7 pm
KIDS FASHION SHOW »» 9 December, Matija Mažić House of Culture, at 6 pm CHRISTMAS MARKET Christmas concert »» 14 December, Matija Mažić House of Culture, 4 pm - 8 pm (RE)INVENTURA exhibition »» 16 December, Atelier Paulić Gallery, at 7 pm CHRISTMAS PAGEANT BY THE PUPILS OF THE BAMBI KINDERGARTEN »» 18 December, Škrljevo House of Culture, at 6 pm CHRISTMAS PAGEANT BY THE PUPILS OF THE PČELICE KINDERGARTEN »» 19 December, Škrljevo House of Culture, at 6:30 pm CHRISTMAS CONCERT »» 20 December, Church of St. Joseph in Praputnjak, at 6:30 pm
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT PERFORMANCE BY THE SLOGA CULTURAL ART SOCIETY AND THEIR GUESTS »» 23 December, House of Culture in Hreljin, at 7:30 pm CHRISTMAS EVE MIDMORNING SNACK FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF BAKAR »» 24 December, Bakar Town Garden, 10 am - 1 pm TRADITIONAL DECORATION OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE »» 24 December, Trg Vrata, at 5 pm IT’S CHRISTMAS, FOLKS Christmas concert »» 28 December, Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, at 7:30 pm
Kraljevica ADVENT AT FRANKOPAN »» 15-16 December, Nova Kraljevica Castle
DAMIR HALILIĆ HAL concert »» 10 December, St. Lucy Public Reading Hall in Kostrena, at 7:30 pm LUCINA special programme for the Feast Day of St. Lucy, the patron saint of Kostrena »» 13 December, St. Lucy Public Reading Hall in Kostrena, 9 am - 6 pm ”THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS STORY” AWARD CEREMONY FOR THE BEST CHRISTMAS-DECORATED YARD WITH A CONCERT PERFORMANCE BY THE LUŠTRIN WOMEN’S VOCAL ENSEMBLE AND GUESTS »» 14 December, St. Lucy Public Reading Hall in Kostrena, at 7:30 pm
Bakar READING OF THE “STORY OF ST. NICHOLAS“ »» 3 December, Bakar Town Library, at 5:30 pm DA BI I K LETU TAKO, concert »» 7 December, Church of St. Margaret in Bakar, at 7 pm
KOSTRENA: MIKULNA 2018 »» 7-9 December Mikulna is an engaging music and culinary event celebrating St. Nicholas, the patron saint of Kostrena, enhanced by numerous programmes prepared by associations and clubs from Kostrena. Through their work and planned activities, the associations and clubs participate in the joint fundraising event and revive the forgotten local custom of ”Sajanje”. This year’s extremely eventful Mikulna programme includes switching on the Christmas tree lights and merry fireworks. The ”Primorje Cauldron” will be prepared by Kristian Kozmić from Primorski Pijat and everyone will get the chance to paint their faces, see children’s shows, enjoy the abundant fair offering, see performances by school and pre-school children as well as bands and musicians from Kostrena, such as theDuoTimeless, the bands Fun and Love, Sing and the Dance Duo. The Four Tenors will be performing at the Kostrena Sports Hall on December 2018 / 15 Sunday evening.
OTHER Kastav KOSTRENA: FOUR TENORS IN CONCERT »» 9 December The Four Tenors are a true musical sensation, as evidenced by the overwhelming demand for the group. Their renditions of the aria Nessun Dorma, Oliver Dragojević’s Cesarica (”Empress”) and Vinko Coce’s Vilo moja (”My Fair Lady”), as well as the famous Funiculi Funicula, Chitarra Romana, Grande Amore and Canzone per te, have already impressed audiences in Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Zadar and Dubrovnik – and now it’s Kostrena’s turn. The tickets are available from mojekarte.hr and all their sales points (KD Kostrena, Dallas Records, Foto Revija, Croatia Records, Novi Korzo d.o.o., Korzo department store, Cafe Nad urom etc.). The ticket costs 80 HRK.
ADVENT WITH THE BEST VIEW: ADVENT OPENING CEREMONY »» 14 December SANTA CLAUS’ OFFICE »» 14-30 December, Lokvina VISUALIA FUN PARK »» 14-30 December, Lokvina and Žudika 5TH VLADIMIR NAZOR KINDERGARTEN CHRISTMAS MARKET »» 15 December, Town Lodge, 11 am - 1 pm PROMENADE PERFORMANCE BY THE SPINČIĆI MUSIC SOCIETY »» 21 December, Fortica, at 6 pm KLAPA CAMBI, concert »» 21 December, Fortica, at 7 pm GREETING SANTA CLAUS »» 23 December CHRISTMAS CONCERT PERFORMANCE BY THE SPINČIĆI MUSIC SOCIETY »» 25 December, Church of St. Helen the Crusader, at 11 am
BAKAR: CHRISTMAS IN BAKAR »» 3-28 December The Christmas in Bakar event is held every December in Bakar. An array of associations, institutions and individuals from Bakar participate in the holiday programme. Be a part of this Christmas story and join us at one of the events. The Christmas market and the accompanying programme will be held on Friday, 14 December. The market will open at 4 pm at the Bakar House of Culture. On 28 December, at the Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, you can enjoy the It’s Christmas, Folks concert scheduled for 7:30 pm.
NEW YEAR’S YEAR CONCERT PERFORMANCE BY THE SPINČIĆI MUSIC SOCIETY AND GUESTS »» 26 December, Kastav School Sports Hall, at 8 pm SAYING GOODBYE TO SANTA CLAUS »» 30 December THE LAST COMPLETE CASTLE AT 365 METERS »» 31 December, Fortica, 10 am - 2 pm // FRIDAYS AT FIVE AT THE BAKERY »» 7 December, Idica’s bakery, Little Heritage Museum, 5 - 7 pm
KRALJEVICA: ADVENT AT FRANKOPAN »» 15-16 December Advent at Frankopan is envisioned as a platform for offering traditional cakes, handicrafts and family farm products from Kraljevica and the entire Rijeka Ring. The participants can sell and showcase their cakes and handicrafts on our stands. Besides the cake sale, the event will also feature a content-rich visual and acoustic programme, which will be covered by the media. The aim of the event is to create a unique Advent atmosphere through a range of diverse aromas, flavours and sounds. Children’s workshops will also be held at the event. The event will take place at Nova Kraljevica Castle and will place an emphasis on the Frankopans, who have made Kraljevica famous. 16 / www.STADAnas.info
GREEN KASTAV, Ecological, Biodynamic and Organic Food Fair »» 10 December, garage of the Matija Katalinić School Sports Hall, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm FROM THE DEPTHS TO THE HEIGHTS II - EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY ANTONA TONY AMBROZICH »» until 13 December, Gallery of the Holy Trinity CHRISTMAS – EXHIBITION of Works by the Teachers from the Vladimir
OTHER Nazor Kindergarten »» 14 December, Gallery of the Holy Trinity, at 6 pm SHOW FOR THE PUPILS OF THE VLADIMIR NAZOR KINDERGARTEN »» 12 and 13 December, Matešić Brothers Home – Šporova jama, at 6 pm
Viškovo CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON WITH A SPECIAL PROGRAMME »» 6 December, at 4 pm CHOIR PERFORMANCES: Marinići Women’s Choir, Korezin Women’s Choir, Veprinac Mixed Choir, Rosa Volosko Women’s Vocal Ensemble and special guest Joso Butorac »» 7 December, Marinići Home, 7:30 pm - 9 pm CHARITY CHRISTMAS REVUE BY HALUBAJKE VIŠKOVO »» 9 December, Croatian Veterans’ Home, at 5 pm SANTA CLAUS’ GIFT HAND-OUT »» 11 December, St. Matthew Primary School Sports Hall, 4 pm - 6 pm CHRISTMAS MARKET »» 16 December, Breg, Outside the Church of St. Matthew, 9 am - 1 pm FAIRYTALE CHARACTERS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Christmas pageant by the pupils of Zvončica kindergarten »» 18 December, Croatian Veterans’ Home, at 7 pm THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS musical and theatrical performance by the pupils of St. Matthew Primary School »» 19 December, Croatian Veterans’ Home, at 5 pm ”LET’S DECORATE CHRISTMAS” Festive Christmas Pageant - Loptica Kindergarten in Viškovo »» 21 December, Croatian Veterans’ Home, at 6 pm MARINIĆI BRASS BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT »» 23 December, Croatian Veterans’ Home, at 8 pm ADVENT IN VIŠKOVO: ANTONIO KRIŠTOFIĆ AND MATEA DUJMOVIĆ Accompanied by Piano and Guitar »» 24 December, at 11 am
KASTAV: KASTAV - ADVENT WITH THE BEST VIEW »» 14-31 December A plethora of programmes, including a special culinary offering, will take place from 14 to 31 December at the Fortica Advent Park, as well as two new locations, Lokvina and Žudika. The grand finale of Advent with the Best View is scheduled for 31 December with the traditional ”Zadnje polne va Kastve” charity event, at which musicians will provide top-notch entertainment for visitors and funds will be raised to help those that need it most, thus proving that paying good deeds forward pays off and that we should all follow suit.
KASTAV: KLAPA CAMBI »» 21 December Klapa Cambi from Split is a notable name in the klapa music scene, as well as one of the most decorated and popular Dalmatian klapas. Years of releasing first-rate material, countless performances across Croatia and a slew of awards give credence to the enviable level of their klapa renditions and widespread popularity. Admission is free of charge.
VIŠKOVO: ADVENT IN VIŠKOVO »» 24 December The highlight of Advent in Viškovo will be the midmorning snack with a special programme that will be held next to the Church of St. Matthew on 24 December at 11 am.
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CLUB SCENE Old Town: Rakhia Bar, Garsçon Car, Cafe Bar Modesto, Cafe Bar Stop
Rujevica Stadium HNK RIJEKA - NK LOKOMOTIVA football match »» 8 December, at 5 pm
ONCE AROUND THE OLD TOWN »» Tuesdays, 10 pm - 5 am
Kantrida Swimming Pools
Boatel Marina
OPEN SWIM MEET FOR AMATEURS »» 9 December, at 6 pm
Adamić pier
Kostrena
LP ROCK ASSOCIATION GETTOGETHER WITH ROCK CONCERTS »» 6, 13 and 20 December
20TH ST. NICHOLAS’ UNDERWATER FISHING CUP »» 1 December, Podurinj Marina, at 8:30 am
Pogon kulture Strossmayerova 1
RIJEKA: RI ROCK FESTIVAL »» 7-15 December
14 FIVE-A-SIDE MILAN PEROVIĆ MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT »» 2 December, Kostrena Sports Hall, Žuknica TH
KOSTRENSKA LIGNJADA 2018 »» 8 December, Podurinj Marina, at 1:30 pm
Event calendar for Rijeka and surroundings is updated daily – visit:
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the longest-running festivals in Europe, the legendary Ri Rock Festival. Over the past 40 years, all the marquee names of the Croatian and Balkan alternative scenes have played at least once at the festival. This year’s festival has been slightly revamped with some new features. The bands that sign up will get to perform without participating in the usual ”battle of the bands”, with support from musicians that have helped shape the history of Rijeka’s rock scene. The Ri Rock statue will be awarded to the festival winners by category. The three main winners will win valuable prizes, such as 30 hours of recording time and mastering at Studio Palach, free rehearsals at the Music Box and a gift certificate for the purchase of music equipment at the Art of Music store, which is the sponsor along with the Ri Rock Association. The festival kicks off on 7 December at the Palach Youth Cultural Centre with the Ri Rock Statue award ceremony and performances by some of the biggest names of the rock scene in Rijeka: Denis & Denis and Bajo svira Fit with the Master of Ceremonies Šajeta, who will also be playing with his back-up band Yars. On Saturday, 8 December, the young bands that sign up will be given the chance to perform, supported by the bands One Piece Puzzle, Mandrili and Izet Medošević & Borgie. The grand closing of the festival is scheduled for 14 and 15 December with performances by Let 3, Grč, Pankrti, Valter plays Parafi, Po’ Metra Crijeva and this year’s three festival winners.
RI ROCK FESTIVAL: LET 3 & GRČ »» 14 December, at 8 pm PANKRTI & VALTER SVIRA PARAFE & PO’ METRA CRIJEVA »» 15 December, at 8 pm // CHE SUDAKA I GUSTAFI concert (celebration of International Migrants’ Day) »» 21 December
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AFTER PARTY (NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY FROM EX PORT DELTA) »» 1 January 2019, at 6:30 am
Palach Youth Cultural Centre Kružna ulica 8
RI ROCK FESTIVAL: BAJO SVIRA FIT & DENIS&DENIS & ŠAJETA & YARS & KEOPS »» 7 December, at 8 pm DEMO BANDS & MANDRILI & ONE PIECE PUZZLE & IZET MEDOŠEVIĆ I BORGIE »» 8 December, at 8 pm // INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS’ DAY »» 18 December, 6 pm - 11 pm
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WARM-UP AT BAČVA - POP & ROCK HITS »» 1 December, at 9 pm BOARD GAMES BY 3. ZMAJ »» 3 December, at 5 pm
CLUB SCENE JAMESON PUB QUIZ »» 4 December, at 8:30 pm RIVAL PANEL lecture and socializing »» 5 December, at 7 pm FOOTBALL ICONS – QUIZ »» 6 December, at 9 pm 1ST RIJEKA BOOZE MARKETPLACE / SPLASH TRIO LIVE MUSIC »» 7 December, at 9 pm WARM-UP AT BAČVA - POP & ROCK HITS »» 8 December, at 9 pm BOARD GAMES BY 3. ZMAJ »» 10 December, at 5 pm
WARM-UP AT BAČVA - POP & ROCK HITS »» 29 December, at 9 pm ORGANIZED 2019 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY (closed, info and reservations: Facebook page or at the Club in person) »» 31 December, at 8 pm
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TIMELESS 2019 - NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY - LEMON & ALEN SFORZINA & LIFE4FUNK & FRYER & BOO DALE »» 31 December, from midnight
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MARLON BRANKO »» 1 December TEO FANTAZIJA »» 7 December BARIS M »» 14 December MO FUNK & ASTA NOVA »» 15 December AFRONISM W/ DJ RA »» 22 December MILE VOLI DISKO »» 24 December
”WITH BAČVA FROM THE HEART” CHARITY QUIZ, POWERED BY GRIF »» 11 December, at 8:30 pm FOOTBALL ICONS – QUIZ »» 13 December, at 9 pm 1ST RIJEKA BOOZE MARKETPLACE / SPLASH TRIO LIVE MUSIC »» 14 December, at 9 pm WARM-UP AT BAČVA - POP & ROCK HITS »» 15 December, at 9 pm BOARD GAMES BY 3. ZMAJ »» 17 December, at 5 pm JAMESON PUB QUIZ »» 18 December, at 8:30 pm FOOTBALL ICONS – QUIZ »» 20 December, at 9 pm 1ST RIJEKA BOOZE MARKETPLACE / SPLASH TRIO LIVE MUSIC »» 21 December, at 9 pm WARM-UP AT BAČVA - POP & ROCK HITS »» 22 December, at 9 pm CHRISTMAS EVE AT BAČVA - LIVE MUSIC »» 24 December, at 8 pm FOOTBALL ICONS – QUIZ »» 27 December, at 9 pm 1ST RIJEKA BOOZE MARKETPLACE / SPLASH TRIO LIVE MUSIC »» 28 December, at 9 pm
RIJEKA: EX PORT DELTA »» 31 December Ex Port Delta, the warehouse that has become a byword for hosting the best parties in the city, has an unforgettable programme prepared for the craziest night of the year. Top-notch performers will entertain us well into the night or, to put it more precisely, until the wee morning hours when the after party is scheduled at the Crkva club. Hitting the stage first are Fryer & Boo Dale, whose dancing waves of house music will make us start the new year with a splash. You can enjoy the sets of some of the best DJs in the city - Life4Funk, Lemon i Alen Sforzina - all night. December 2018 / 19
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CITY GUIDE IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Emergencies 112 Police
192
Fire department
193
Ambulance 194 Road assistance
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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 December 2018 / 21
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
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
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
NEO MAR Trg Ivana Koblera 1 info@neomar.hr / neomar.hr
ŠTROK TRAVEL Viškovo 123 / +385 51 257 408
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
JADROTOURS Dolac 9b / +385 51 211 371 / +385 51 213 916 / jadrotours@ri.t-com.hr jadrotours.hr
RB TRAVEL Andrije Medulića 8 / +385 51 316 010 +385 51 317 030 / info@rb-travel.hr rijeka-citybreak.com / rb-travel.hr
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VIA Riva 16 / +385 51 331 941 via@viaonline.hr / viaonline.hr
CONCERTUS D.O.O. Hreljin 223a / +385 51 809 773 concertus.hr
REST NEST TRAVEL Ulica Ignacije Henckea 2a / +385 99 493 0779 / office@restnest.hr / restnest.hr
MARE MONTE TRAVEL Matije Gupca 19b / +385 51 564 769 info@maremonte-travel.com maremonte-travel.com
TRAVELANA Andrije Medulića 8 / +385 51 212 780 travelana@ri.t-com.hr travelana.hr
NAVITAS TRAVEL Fiorella la Guardie 25/4 / +385 51 301 501 / navitas.travel@gmail.com navitastravel.com
JADROLINIJA Riječki lukobran b.b. / +385 51 211 444 ag.rijeka@jadrolinija.hr / jadrolinija.hr
KOMPAS ZAGREB D.D. Andrije Medulića 8 / +385 51 210 760 kompas-rijeka@kompas.hr / kompas.hr
TOPIC TURIZAM Kružna 6 / +385 51 327 117 info@topic.hr / topic.hr
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
VIŠKOVO
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
PHARMACY LJEKARNA CENTAR Riva 18, Rijeka +385 51 213 101 ljekarna-jadran.hr
MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS
– 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
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ASTRONOMICAL CENTRE RIJEKA
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
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.
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 December 2018 / 23
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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 24 / 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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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
December 2018
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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