Rijeka

Croatia’s third-largest city, Rijeka is a bustling blend of gritty 20th-century port and Italianate Habsburg grandeur. Most people speed through en route to the islands or Dalmatia, but those who pause will discover charm, culture, good nightlife, intriguing festivals and Croatia’s most colourful carnival.

Aerial view of downtown Rijeka, Croatia, and Adriatic Coast. Anna Gorin / Getty Images

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