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Rijeka is yet another proud city in Croatia. It is the principal seaport of the country, and can be found at the Kvarner, right in the heart of the Adriatic Sea inlet. It had about 150,000 inhabitants, making the third largest city in Croatia.

Getting to Rijeka is not hard at all. It has its very own international airport, near the Krk Island. The airport accommodates a limited number of passengers, about a hundred thousand passengers a year. It is claimed to be a charter airport and definitely not your usual crowded commercial airport. If you would rather try land transportation, you can reach Rijeka through the Croation railway. You can also get to the city by reputable ferries that are available at the nearby islands connecting Rijeka with the rest of the cities in Croatia. Getting around needn't be a problem as you can book your car hire with Car Hire 3000 before you leave the UK, and your car will be ready for collection when you arrive.

You can begin your sight seeing trip at the Rijeka Resolution Square where you can find numerous Baroque churches including the Dominican monastery of St. Jerome. This gothic establishment is significant to the history of the city; noblemen of Rijeka once walked its grounds. The architecture of the place truly makes it the city's main attraction. There are various museums that you can drop by. The City Musuem, Governor Palace, and the Palazzo Comunale are just few of the places where the colourful history of Rijeka is well preserved.Old establishments exist in the city including the Univesity of Rijeka, which was founded in 1632. The city is also sprinkled with elegant archaic gateways and arches. Churches are not only a place of worship, but a place of architectural magnificence as well.

You would definitely be entertained in Rijeka. It has some great nightclubs, cinemas and theatres. If you are a fan of theatrics there are four places you can drop by including the Croatian National Theatre, City Puppet Theatre, Ri Theatre, and the Open Theatre Belveder. Shipbuilding is the primary source of livelihood in the city. Shipyards have been a place on interest and have attracted its own following among tourists. It has grown largely in terms of economy with its sea transport industry and tourism.

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