Sightseeings Kvarner - Recommendations for your Holiday in Kvarner
Zrinski Castel
In Cabar is located an interesting work of the cultural heritage that keeps a native collection, a collection of hunting trophies and interesting elements from the life of hunters who are the trademark of this part of Gorski Kotar.
Trsat's Shrine
The oldest Marjan's shrine in Croatia which is located in Rijeka on its slopes, from which spreads the most beautiful panoramic view on the entire Kvarner bay. Within the shrine you can visit the chapel of votive gifts, souvenir shop, a Franciscan monastery and the church to see the relics. In June in 2003 the Holy Father John Paul II came to Trsat, in whose memory a monument was erected in actual size, which is frequently visited by tourists, but also all the people of Rijeka. In the alley near the monastery was built pastoral center, which is a treasury of the Pope visits shrine and a truly fascinating structure.
Baska Table
One of the oldest monuments of the Croatian language and the Glagolitic in these areas. Published in Jurandvor near Baska on the island of Krk. This is an extremely valuable document that contains informations about the origin of the local church and the existence of Croats in the Kvarner region.
Angiolina Park and Villa
Villa "Angiolina" is the building that certainly marked the beginning of the tourist epoch in the history of Opatija. Saint Jacob’s Church Pending its building in 1844. (actually a reconstruction of an older building owned by baron Haller von Hallerstein), Opatija was a relatively large settlement with about 120 houses, clustered mainly around plots further away from the sea coast and chiefly oriented towards fishing and seafaring.
Hotel Therapy
At the end of the 19th century Crikvenica became a famous health resort together with other places along the Adriatic coast. Hotel Therapy was built as a sort of example for other hotels. The area around the hotel was arranged into a beautiful park with tropical vegetation and the side of the hotel facing the sea was furnished with many balconies, terraces and loggias where guests have enjoyed the fresh air and pleasant climate. The tradition of tourism in Crikvenica is especially vivid in this beautiful hotel.
The Four Bell Towers on the Island of Rab
The four Romanesque bell towers have become somewhat of a trademark of the entire island of Rab. They are located in the historical nucleus of the town, and one can reach each of the towers by strolling through the steep and narrow stone streets since they are fairly close to one another. One can climb atop two of the towers and enjoy the view of the horizon.
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