OFFICE DE TOURISME DE RIJEKA

Since the end of the 19th century, the town's main market has been a favourite place for Rijeka's residents to smile at the thought of a meal. The market is right on the coast, not far from the wooden pier where local fishermen used to unload their catch and sell it in baskets. Fish, shellfish and molluscs were initially sold in the open air, and since 1866 in a fish market.

According to the plans of Izidor Vauchnig, the director of the Technical Department, the construction of two pavilions next to the fish market was started in 1880, where the sellers of other products also found their place. All of this was built on the land that had been filled in. The architect used the most modern solutions of the time, steel trusses and glass. For all other elements, he remained faithful to his previous experiences by decorating the façade with reliefs representing fruits and vegetables.

These three buildings became the backbone of the new district. However, the fishmonger's shop was no longer hygienically adequate for the growing town, and it was decided to build a new one. The Rijeka architect Carlo Pergoli began work just before the First World War. In 1914, the building for fish storage was built and in 1916 the main building was constructed. Pergoli's attraction to the Viennese Secession is evident in the stone decoration by the Venetian sculptor Urbano Bottasso.

These include the capitals, the four fountains in the fish market and the ornaments on the façade. On the pillars and on the façade, Botasso placed many animals, as if he had decided to be a salesman himself. The stone shellfish, octopus, fish and molluscs look lively and encourage passers-by to approach and find something for their table.

Trsat Castle is a strategic lookout on a 138-metre high hill overlooking the town of Rijeka. It was first mentioned in 1288 as the seat of the parish. In prehistoric times, the Liburnian watchtower was located here, and it was used to control the roads between the interior and the coast.

The Puppet Theatre of the City of Rijeka was founded in 1960 and since then, thanks to a series of artists, it has been a success, much to the delight of Rijeka's children. Since 1993, the theater has been organized under the name of Puppet Theater of the City of Rijeka. Since February 1996, the City Puppet Theatre has been operating in a renovated 188-seat space.

Ri Teatar was founded in 2000 and is located in the Kalvarija cultural center. In addition to shows for adults and children and numerous appearances and tours, the Ri Theatre also organizes workshops, exhibitions and courses.

Get to know Rijeka and the Rijeka Ring through beautiful walks and cycle paths. Plan an active outdoor weekend with the Rijeka Outdoor website and mobile app.

Head for the seaside Riviera, where Rijeka's beautiful landscape awaits you and guarantees good fun thanks to the additional facilities offered by our beaches. The city of Rijeka is characterized by its diversity, and that's exactly what you can expect when it comes to beaches.

Rijeka's stadium is located between the sea and the rocks and, thanks to its special and attractive location, it even earned 3rd place on CNN's list of the world's most unusual stadiums.

The Children's Carnival Parade is a carnival event attended by younger generations from home and abroad, when a river of children in a colorful masked parade floods Rijeka's Korzo.

Countless fairy-tale characters and the most beautiful creatures of the imagination are the main attraction of the Rijeka carnival on this day, which attracts many visitors from all over the world.

The masked children are a guarantee and a promise that the carnival tradition will never die out in these parts, but will live on for centuries to come, passing on the spirit of the masquerade to future generations who will appreciate the legacy of their ancestors.