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    Rijeka - Wikipedia

    Rijeka , also known as Fiume (Italian: [ˈfjuːme] ; Fiuman: Fiume; Hungarian: Fiume; outdated German name: Sankt Veit am Flaum), is the principal seaport and the third-largest city in Croatia (after Zagreb and Split). It is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and in … See more

    Historically, Rijeka was called Tharsatica, Vitopolis (lit. 'City of [Saint] Vitus'), or Flumen (lit. 'River') in Latin. The city is called Rijeka in Croatian, Reka in Slovene, and Reka or Rika in the local dialects of the See more

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    Though traces of Neolithic settlements can be found in the region, the earliest modern settlements on the … See more

    The Rijeka Carnival (Croatian: Riječki karneval) is held each year before Lent (between late January and early March) in Rijeka, Croatia. Established in 1982, it has become the biggest … See more

    • Tvornica "Torpedo" (the Torpedo factory). The first European prototypes of a self-propelled torpedo, created by Giovanni Luppis, a retired naval engineer from Rijeka. The … See more

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    Rijeka is located in western Croatia, 131 kilometres (81 miles) south-west of the capital, Zagreb, on the coast of Kvarner Gulf, … See more

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    Archduke Joseph Karl of Austria, Archduke of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Romani language philologist and Romani ethnographer, … See more

    Rijeka has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa by the Köppen climate classification) with warm summers and relatively mild and rainy winters. The … See more

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  2. Rijeka is a vibrant city that combines the charm of its rich history with the modern flair of a bustling port. As the gateway to the Adriatic coast, Rijeka offers a vari… See more
    Rijeka is a vibrant city that combines the charm of its rich history with the modern flair of a bustling port. As the gateway to the Adriatic coast, Rijeka offers a variety of attractions for visitors, from cultural landmarks to natural wonders. You can explore the city's heritage in the Old Town, where you can admire the Roman arch, the medieval castle, and the baroque cathedral. You can also enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Korzo, the main pedestrian street, lined with cafes, shops, and street performers. For a taste of nature, you can visit the nearby islands of Krk and Cres, or the Učka Nature Park, where you can hike, bike, or ski. Rijeka is a city that will surprise you with its diversity and vitality.
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  5. Ri·je·ka
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    1. a port on the Adriatic coast of Croatia; population 138,600 (est. 2009). Italian name Fiume
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