Opatija
Sign in to saveOpatija (; ; ) is a town and a municipality in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in west Croatia. The traditional seaside resort on the Kvarner Gulf is known for its Mediterranean climate and its historic buildings reminiscent of the Austrian Riviera.
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Opatija is a seaside town in western Croatia located on the Kvarner Gulf, known for its Mediterranean climate and historic architecture that reflects its past as an Austrian Riviera resort. It remains a traditional vacation destination that attracts visitors interested in its historic character and coastal setting.
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- From top; Opatija riviera with statue of "Girl with a Seagull", Hotel Bristol, Opera House, Nikola Tesla star on Opatija's walk of fame, view of harbour, Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, "Grand Hotel Palace" and Grand Hotel & cafe "Paris".
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- Location of Opatija within Croatia
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- Kvarner
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- Geography
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- Population
- Landmarks
- Film location
- Notable people
- Gallery
- Twin towns—Sister cities
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Opatija (; ; ) is a town and a municipality in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in west Croatia. The traditional seaside resort on the Kvarner Gulf is known for its Mediterranean climate and its historic buildings reminiscent of the Austrian Riviera.
==Geography== Opatija is located northwest of the regional capital Rijeka, about from Trieste by rail and from Pula by road. The city is geographically on the Istrian peninsula, though not in Istria County. The tourist resort is situated on the Kvarner Gulf, part of the Adriatic coast, in a sheltered position at the foot of Učka massif, with the Vojak peak reaching at a height of . census, the municipality had 10,661 inhabitants in total, of which 5,715 lived in the urban settlement.