RetrOpatija is a musical time machine in which swing, rockabilly, rock, jazz and electric disco music merge together to create a fantastic party dedicated to the key decades and musical styles of the twentieth century. This retro festival brings together excellent Croatian and foreign musicians, pin-up models, dancers, jugglers, street musicians, makeup artists and hair stylists, and presents vintage cars and motorcycles, such as Vespas, Tomos and Fiats. Dance at the hot ‘party of the century’ beneath a large disco ball together with thousands of other visitors.

Dating back to 1864, Cubbon Park covers an area of 300 acres, and it is filled with an extraordinary selection of flora and fauna, offering a popular spot for picnics and playing cricket. The Public Library is also located within the premises, as well as the High Court, the Government Museum and the Visveswaraiah Technological & Industrial Museum, entertaining both tourists and locals alike, thanks to its relaxing atmosphere, which is ideal for a leisurely stroll.

Most probably built in 1420, as a colony of Benedictine refugees from the Friulian monastery of Saint Peter in Rožac (San Pietro di Rosazzo), the entire settlement will later be named after this abbey. Today very little has been preserved of its original appearance.