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Facade of Villa Angiolina in Opatija surrounded by greenery.

From Healing Air to a Fashionable Coast

Thanks to its healing climate, stunning architecture, and rich horticulture, Opatija became the “Queen of the Adriatic”, and its history still lives on in every corner of the town.

TOP 5 HISTORIC SITES

Villa Angiolina

The summer residence built in 1844 where Opatija’s tourism story began, today home to the Croatian Museum of Tourism.

Facade of Villa Angiolina in Opatija surrounded by greenery.

Church of St. James

A 15th-century monastery church after which the town was named (opatija is Croatian for abbey).

Aerial view of the seaside church in Opatija.

Lungomare promenade

The famous seaside promenade lined with historic villas and summer residences, connecting the Opatija Riviera from Volosko to Lovran.

Couple walking along the Lungomare promenade in Opatija.

Hotel Kvarner

The first hotel on the eastern Adriatic coast, opened in 1884 as a sanatorium for Austro-Hungarian nobility and dignitaries.

Aerial view of the Opatija coastline and the sea.

American Gardens

Terraced gardens with exotic plants and a unique view over Kvarner Bay – a peaceful oasis of historic charm in the heart of Opatija.

Aerial view of the Opatija Riviera.

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