Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In

"Adriatic Port" a Rijeka Travel Page by traveloturc

Search:
Home » Europe » Croatia » Kvarner and Highlands » Rijeka » Adriatic Port - Rijeka, Croatia

"Adriatic Port" a Rijeka Travel Page by traveloturc

See the Entire Rijeka Travel Guide

Click Picture to enlarge.
 email me
 add as friend


traveloturc   
A CANDLE LOSES NOTHING IF IT IS USED TO LIGHT ANOTHER ONE-MEVLANA


Real Name: Macit
Lives In: Istanbul, TR
Member Since: May 15, 2006
VT Rank: 269

 

Page Views: 11,816            Last Visit to Rijeka: -      

Adriatic Port

by traveloturc - last update: Jul 26, 2006

Rijeka

Rijeka port
Rijeka is an important business, trade, industrial and cultural center in the western part of the Republic of Croatia.
It is located on the Adriatic, at a point where the sea has made its deepest incision into the European continent. Due to its natural and geo-political characteristics the area is ideally situated for harbour and shipping center development
little port in Rijeka

History

Long time ago Celtic tribe lived here, therefore name Trsat may come from Celtic word "tarsa", meaning hill above the river.XIIIth century - new settlement called Reka (Rijeka) new town .XIIIth/XIVth century under the rule of Devin dynasty GOTHIC RIJEKA is built.In 1627 Jesuitical Gymnasium, third in Croatia but first in Adriatic is built (still working). XVIIIth century; Emperor Charles VI proclaimed Rijeka a free port in 1719.
The only Navy Academy in the Empire is founded (today the main hospital situated in the very building).Hungarian government takes over the administration in Rijeka. From 1872 to 1896 the mayor of Rijeka Giovanni Ciotta turns Rijeka into genuine European centre. In 1924 Rijeka is annexed to the Kingdom of Italy.End of World War II In1947 once and for all Rijeka returned to Croatia.

> Add to your Custom Travel Guide [What's This?]

traveloturc's Rijeka Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
TransportationLocal Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

Comments for traveloturc about Rijeka

Rijeka Hotels

About VirtualTourist10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTouristContact UsPress CenterHelpUser AgreementPrivacy Statement
Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.