Opatija

Opatiha is a fashionable resort town on the Kvarner Gulf where there has been settlement dating to pre-Roman times. It was in the middle of the 19th century when Opatija began to become well known. This is when it came to the notice of the Hapsburg royalty and aristocracy. Villas were built. The 1st sailing club on the Adriatic began. Lots of hotels opened.
The 1st picture is the statue of the Maiden with a Seagull. The gull on her head is an interloper. This statue has become a symbol for the town.
The 2nd picture looks along the shore toward most of the town. Note the concrete structure. This coast is all rocky. No sand for beaches. So these structures make the shore usable for swimming.
The 3rd picture looks the opposite direction along the shore, and you can see St. Jacob's Church. The 4th picture is in the nave of St. Jacob's that dates to the 16th century.
The 5th picture gives a longer look at the coastline in this area,. The 6th looks out to the islands just offshore.Read more