| 89 potvrđuje da je književno-umetnički, kulturni i istorijski centar. Počnimo od Hrvatskog narodnog kazališta, čiju su unutrašnjost oslikali Gustav i Ernst Klimt, a čija je vrednost nemerljiva. Zatim Pomorski i povijesnimuzejHrvatskogprimorja, u kojemse nalazi jedini sačuvan prsluk za spasavanje sa broda Titanik. Malo je poznato da je spasilački brod Karpatija kretao iz Rijeke za Njujork. S druge strane, Rijeka je ispunjena skrovitimmestima koje morate da istražite sami. Tu se nalazi pregršt antikvarnica i privatnih knjižara, među kojima je najpoznatija ExLibris. ZatimpravoslavnaCrkva SvetogNikole, koja se nenadano ukazuje u jednoj maloj uličici, kada krenete sa Rive prema Uri, i izgleda velelepno. – Najlepši pogled na plavetnilo Jadrana pruža se sa Rive i njenog produžetka – Rive Boduli. Tu se nalazi restoran Mornar , u kojem se uživa unajdražimdomaćimspecijalitetima, sa pogledom na luku. Sledi desert u poslastičarnici Cacao, koja je poznata po vrhunskim poslasticama. Preko puta stepenica koje vode do Trsata nalazi se famozni riječki restoran Nebuloza. Tu seodmaraodduge šetnje i uz rižoto od tune ili juneći ramstek prepričavaju doživljaji i anegdote. Ljubitelji italijanske kuhinje moraju pronaći ušuškanu i živopisnu tratoriju Maslina, gde se služi najbolja pica u gradu. A proseko se pije na terasi neke stoletne zgrade na obali i uz dragu osobu – nazdravlja se životu kao takvom – zaključuje ovu bajkovitu priču Tara. Ovaj Pariz na Jadranu, kako je opisala Rijeku, odlično je povezan saostalimdraguljimahrvatskeobale, pa je idealan kao početna tačka za izleteudrugegradove koji senalaze u neposrednoj blizini. Rijeka je odlično povezana sa svim gradovima Istre, što je razlog više da ne odlažete izlet doOpatije, Pule, Rovinja, Poreča ili Umaga. Od mondenskeOpatijedočarobnogRovinja, svaki odovihgradovakrije jedinstvenu priču vrednu otkrivanja. MagijaRijekeneprestaje sapadanjem sunca u vodu, nego se samo nastavlja kada odaberete neki od poznatih riječkih restorana, u kojima možete probati specijalitete tradicionalnih internacionalnih kuhinja. Passion for thewrittenwordand travel inspiredTaraĐukić to launch the portal Insp.rs, where she’s both an editor andone of themost read authors. When she’s not working and writing, she adores travelling. As our guide through Rijeka, she admits at the very start that the city got under her skin at rst sight, and that she always gladly returns to the Rijeka coast whenever the chance arises. She loves Rijeka speci cally because it unites in one place an impressive cultural, artistic and historical heritage of a diverse variety of nations, religions and languages, without any kind of animosity. “Here one feels a special peace in the air that creates the art of living. That’swhy there are those many great artists who, even after life in major world cities, returned to Rijeka, suchasRadeŠerbedžijaandMiraFurlan,”says Tara,who isheadingout on thiswalkwith the sun, co eeandtheseagullsof theRivaBoduli. “FromtheRiva it’sbest toheaddownZagrebačkaStreet tothepicturesqueRijekamarketplace,whereyoucanbest feel themurmuringsandenergyof this city’s inhabitants.Then you choose - down by the Riva or up toTrsat and the walls of the fortress, which have 600 steps to be reached, but that’s nothing compared to the magni cent view of the whole city and the bay that awaits you at the top.” We’ve alreadymentioned the colourfulness of Rijeka’s architecture, which has only continued and been upgraded throughout the centuries, but there was still one former world power that left themost marks on this city’s history... “Also dominant is Austro-Hungarian architecture, which leaves the impression that Rijeka itself is one largemuseum, where you stand on every corner to get a good look at its buildings, most of which are under UNESCOprotection. It is largely for this reason that Rijekawill next year be the capital of European culture, which only con rms that it’s a literary, artistic, cultural andhistorical hub.We’ll start with the Croatian National Theatre, the priceless interiorofwhichwaspaintedbyGustavandErnst Klimt.Then there’s theMaritime andHistorical Museumof the Croatian Littoral,whichcontains theonly surviving life jacket from the Titanic. It is not well known that the rescue shipwas theCarpathia, whichwas voyaging from Rijeka to NewYork. On theother side, Rijeka is lledwithhiddenplaces that youhave to explore for yourself. There are plenty of antiques shops and privatebookshops, themost famousofwhich is Ex Libris.Then there’s theOrthodoxChurch of St. Nikola, which seemingly appears out of nowhere ina small alley,whenyouhead from the Riva towards Uri, and looks magni cent. “The most beautiful views of the blue waters of the Adriatic are o ered from the Riva and its extension – the Riva Boduli. Located there is the Mornar restaurant, where you can enjoy your favourite local specialitie, and the view overlooking the harbour. Next follows dessert at the Cacao cake shop, which is famous for its top sweets. Opposite the steps leading toTrsat, there is the famous Rijeka restaurantNebuloza.Hereyoucantake a rest from longwalks and, with a tuna risotto or sirloin steak, recount your experiences and anecdotes. Lovers of Italian cuisine must nd the hidden and colourful tavern Maslina, where the best pizza in the city is served. And prosecco is sipped on the terrace of some hundred-year-old building on the seashore, with some dear person beside you – toasting such a life,”saysTara, concluding her fairy-tale story. ThisParisof theAdriatic, as shedescribes Rijeka, is well connected with the Croatian coast’s other gems, making it an ideal starting point for excursions to other cities located nearby. Rijeka is perfectly connected with all Istriancities,which is another reasonnot toput o a trip toOpatija, Pula, Rovinj, Porečor Umag. FromthemonasteryofOpatijatothemagical Rovinj, eachof these cities hides aunique story that’s worth discovering. The magic of Rijeka doesn’t end when the sun sets over the water, rather only continuingwhen you choose some of Rijeka’s famous restaurants, where you can taste traditional specialitiesand international cuisine. Rijeka is perfectly connected with all Istrian cities, which is another reason not to put o a trip to Opatija, Pula, Rovinj, Poreč or Umag Rijeka je odlično povezana sa svim gradovima Istre, što je razlog više da ne odlažete izlet do Opatije, Pule, Rovinja, Poreča ili Umaga
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