Hotel Ambasador
Opatija is the oldest and most renowned tourist centre in Croatia. It was considered the pearl of the Austro-Hungarian Riviera at the end of the nineteenth century and was a popular tourist destination among Austrian and European High Society. It was patronized by emperors, famous artists and celebrities like Wilhelm II, Franz Joseph, Empress Sissy, Gustav Mahler, Isadora Duncan, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov and many others. The opulence of the numerous villas, dazzling neoclassic and art nouveau hotels is located in luxuriously trimmed gardens and parks, bearing witness to the town's glorious past.
St. Jacob's Church, a Benedictine colony which was built around 1420, is situated in Opatija's park. This abbey later gave its name to the whole city (Opatija means Abbey). Walking through the park, you will have the opportunity to see a vast number of camellias, magnolias, palm trees and other subtropical plants. You can also see the Villa Angiolina, the first summer residence in Opatija, which was built in 1844.
Hotel Address: F. Perišića 5
By Car
- From the north, take the Zagreb-Rijeka Highway and once in Rijeka, continue west for another 15 km to reach Opatija.
- From Slovenia and Italy enter Croatia through Pasjak or Rupa and continue south for Opatija.
By Bus
Upon reaching Rijeka, which is serviced by the Eurolines bus service, take a local bus for a 30 min drive to Opatija.
By Train
From the railway station in Rijeka, you can reach Opatija by bus or by taxi.
By Air
Rijeka Airport (on the island of Krk) is connected by regular flights with the towns of Cologne, Hannover, Leipzig, London, Oslo, Stuttgart and Zurich. The airport has bus and taxi connections to Rijeka (30 min drive). It is also possible to reach Opatija by landing in Pula Airport in Istria which is 82 km away.
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