Beautiful sunset over Fiume in Croatia with a striking church tower and sea backdrop.

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Rijeka

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Rijeka is Croatia's characterful port city and a former European Capital of Culture, known for the grand Korzo promenade, the hilltop Trsat castle and the country's most famous carnival. It's the gateway to the Kvarner gulf and the island of Krk.

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Rijeka is Croatia's characterful port city and a former European Capital of Culture, known for the grand Korzo promenade, the hilltop Trsat castle and the country's most famous carnival. It's the gateway to the Kvarner gulf and the island of Krk.

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