Rijeka Neighborhoods: 4 Area Guides
Rijeka's districts sit between the sea and the hills: Trsat on its hilltop above the river, Sušak on the eastern bank, Pećine along the coast to the east and Mlaka by the western harbour. These guides say what each area is like and how to reach it from the Korzo.
Rijeka neighborhood guides
Mlaka, Rijeka: A Local District Guide
Mlaka is a residential district of Rijeka rather than a sightseeing quarter, with Park Mlaka as its main open space and a district council office on Giuseppe Duelle. It suits travellers who want an everyday base rather than the old town on the doorstep.
Pećine, Rijeka: the City's Seaside Neighbourhood
Pećine is Rijeka's residential seaside district, roughly a 15-minute walk from the centre, with pebble bathing areas, free showers and a small beach bar. Here is what the neighbourhood is like, who it suits and how to plan a half-day or a short stay.
Sušak, Rijeka: the District Across the Rječina
Sušak sits on the left bank of the Rječina, the river that once marked a state border between Rijeka and the rest of Croatia. It is a working city district with one strong cultural anchor, the Croatian Cultural Home on Strossmayerova 1, and a contemporary gallery. Come for an evening programme, not for headline sights.
Trsat, Rijeka: The Hilltop Castle and the Steps
Trsat is a separate hill settlement above Rijeka, not a city-centre sight: a 13th-century Frankopan castle rebuilt in Neo-Gothic style, a Franciscan pilgrimage church, and a choice between the steps and the road. Here is what each part involves.