"OPATIJA" Opatija by Nykaenen

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A view of Hotel Kvarner, one of the most famous landmarks of Opatija


At first there was just an abbey there (15th century). Hence the name Opatija = abbey. But the location was too lucrative to go unnoticed - Opatija has a very mild climate and is aboundant in vegetation. In 19th century several eminent doctors (Schrötter, Örtel, Glax,...) managed to persuade The Southern Railway Society to invest in their projects. Opatija soon became a well-known health resort and was especially popular among European royalty, polititians and artists.

Although the area of present day Croatia has seen many wars, Opatija itself suffered little destruction. That makes the whole town a sort of architectural museum.

  • Last visit to Opatija: Oct 2000
  • Intro Updated Jan 22, 2003
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  • sihi's Profile Photo
    Jan 5, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Happy happy birthday and New year!!!!:) Nice page.

  • craic's Profile Photo
    Jan 7, 2008 at 9:34 AM

    hi ya - i am am visiting because we are next to each other on the rankings this week - hi neighbour

  • Pierangelo's Profile Photo
    Sep 9, 2005 at 6:47 AM

    Nice place Opatija! I was there twice and I'll be there again the next monts because I have a friend professional photographer in Kroatia.

  • lotharlerch's Profile Photo
    Aug 14, 2004 at 12:29 PM

    I passed it twice but that was in former Yugoslavian times.

  • JLBG's Profile Photo
    Mar 8, 2004 at 1:54 AM

    Nice place to visit as a museum of 1900 tourism. A must for those who are fond of that style. Definitely not my cup of tea! Happy that there are so many visitors that enjoy !

  • diocletianvs's Profile Photo
    Nov 28, 2003 at 11:50 AM

    Beautiful...... ...... place!

  • KristaB's Profile Photo
    Nov 28, 2003 at 3:41 AM

    If it is good for Royalty, than it's good for Zdenka, too! I was always just driving through and having a cake there. Will stay longer next time.

  • lorgnierl's Profile Photo
    Nov 4, 2003 at 8:16 AM

    i enjoyed my days in this city where i made my 1st croatian dives

  • Skipka's Profile Photo
    Jul 4, 2003 at 1:10 AM

    I heard a lot about Opatija and would like to spend there a holiday at least once :) great info

  • keeweechic's Profile Photo
    Jun 17, 2003 at 10:13 PM

    What a wonderful untouched spot to vacation. So glad it survived all the other devastation. It looks beautiful. Shame about your first hotel.

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