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Astronomical Center
Under the stars
The "Astronomical Center" in Rijeka is the only one in Croatia with both an observatory & a digital planetarium. I love its cafe on the rooftop terrace...
by
Nikolina
Demark
Peek&Poke
Computer museum
"Peek&Poke" in Rijeka is a place dedicated to computer history -- a museum with over 1000 exhibits including early computers, games consoles, old games...
by
Nikolina
Demark
Book Caffe Dnevni Boravak
Your new living room
"Book Caffé Dnevni Boravak" in Rijeka is the living room cafe 'where everybody knows your name'. It has a cozy, laid-back vibe -- it makes me feel at home
by
Nikolina
Demark
Konoba Fiume
Seafood, the traditional way
"Konoba Fiume" is an iconic restaurant in Rijeka's fish market. The energetic staff & seafood (the grilled stingray!) make for a memorable experience.
by
Nikolina
Demark
Museum of Childhood
Good old days
"Museum of Childhood" in Rijeka will take you to your own childhood again. It has a collection of toys and games from back in the day. Such a happy place
by
Nikolina
Demark
Sportski Centar Out
Always in
"Sportski Centar Out" in Rijeka is a sports center where you can rent the space for badminton, squash, basketball and football. Cheaper before 16:00!
by
Iva
Sušić
Kazališni Park
City park with a theater view
"Kazališni park" is one of Rijeka's few parks. I'm very happy with it and like the flowers dedicated to music & theater, which is right across the square.
by
Iva
Sušić
Rakhia Bar
Croatian specialty
"Rakhia Bar" in Rijeka is obviously about the rakija. Here they have 84 types and you can try them all! Check out their affordable midweek student parties.
by
Iva
Sušić
Harat's Pub Rijeka
Ireland in Rijeka
"Harat's Pub Rijeka" is one of two Irish pubs in the city and one of my favorites in general. Try their marende and look out for their daily offers!
by
Iva
Sušić
King's Caffe Pub
Play chess and drink beer
"King's Caffe Pub" in Rijeka is a very comfy pub with a chess board and night lamp at every table. It makes me feel like I'm in my own living room...
by
Iva
Sušić
Portret Josipa Pičmana
Mural to a tragic death
"Portret Josipa Pičmana" is a mural on this stairway in Rijeka dedicated to a very innovative interbellum architect who had a tragic death...
by
Iva
Sušić
Priroda i Društvo
Healthy and taste food
"Priroda i Društvo" in Rijeka believes firmly in 'you are what you eat'. Here you will find fresh smoothies, vegetarian meals and great sugar-free sweets!
by
Siniša
Arbanas
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