Straddling the Adriatic Sea where it plunges deepest into Europe, Rijeka boasts a rich maritime history. Croatia's third largest city and the heart of Primorsko-Goranska County, its charm lies in its hospitable spirit and diverse cultural heritage. As you amble along the Habsburg-era Korzo promenade, peek into the 19th-century National Theatre, graced with Klimt's artwork. Soak up the sweeping views of Kvarner Bay's islands from Trsat Castle. A cosmopolitan harbour of coexistence, welcome to Rijeka.
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Facts| Population: | 141,172 (2025) |
| Currency: | On January 1st 2023, Euro replaced Croatian kuna as the country's official currency. |
| Emergency Numbers: | Emergencies: 112
Police: 192
Fire Department: 193
Ambulance: 112 / 194
Search and Rescue Service at sea: 195 |
| Newspapers: | Novi list: www.novilist.hr
Jutarnji list: www.jutarnji.hr
Vecernji list: www.vecernji.hr
24 sata: www.24sata.hr |
| Website: | www.visitrijeka.hr/en
www.rijeka.hr/en |
| Opening Hours: | Shops in the city centre are open from 8am until 8pm, on Saturdays and Sundays they are mostly open until 1pm. In the city centre there are several pharmacies which usually stay open 24/7. After 8pm, cigarettes and newspapers can be bought in the only kiosk that works 24/7 located at the Bus station, on Žabica. You can purchase all you need in one of the larger commercial centres in Rijeka.
City market, the famous 'Placa', is open every day until 2pm and on Sundays until noon. |
| Tourist Information: | Tourist Information Centre
Korzo 14, Rijeka
+385 51 335 882
www.visitrijeka.hr
Trsat Castle Info Point
Partizanski put 9A, Rijeka
+385 51 217 714
Gradina@visitRijeka.hr |
