Torpedo factory was opened in 1853. Upon the arrival of Robert Whitehead in 1874, the factory was renamed to Silurificio Whitehead, and later Robert Whitehead & Co. It was the first torpedo factory in the world and it modernized the arms industry. There were crafted ship engines and submarines as well. Today warehouses and workshops of the Torpedo factory are conserved and preserved.
Located beneath Učka Mountain, Opatija is a true jewel of the Bay of Kvarner. The so-called “Old Lady” accommodates many elite hotels, promenades and luxurious...
This charming town was named after the hill close to Rijeka. Kastav has a beautiful historical town centre and it is a home to many...
The best-known edifice of the coastal town of Bakar got its present form during the 18th century, although there are documents stating that a medieval...
A beautiful view of the whole city of Rijeka and the sea from the bird’s-eye view....
Robert Whitehead's palace is named the “Venice House” because of architectural associations to the Venetian Gothics. It was built in 1888. The palace is located...
Designed in traditional Habsbourg style. Located on an attractive location in the centre of Opatija, it has a charming view on the Kvarner bay. ...
