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Rijeka City Museum
Housed in a boxy 1970s structure, this small museum houses ever-changing themed exhibitions, ranging from art to aspects of local history.
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Baroque Well
On a square a few metres north of the Regional Museum is this exquisite well, which was restored in 1789 and sports a Venetian lion relief.
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Medvednica Nature Park
Medvednica Nature Park to the north of Zagreb offers excellent hiking opportunities. There are several popular and well-marked routes.
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St Justines Church
This semiderelict church has a bell tower dating from 1672. It’s located beside pretty Trg Slobode , which has a holm oak tree and sea vistas.
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Tuheljske Toplice
Tuheljske Toplice, a short drive from Zagreb in the pretty village of Tuhelj, en route to Kumrovec, has been a longstanding favorite for urbanites.
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Baredine Cave
Within easy reach of Poreč, Baredine Cave has subterranean chambers replete with stalagmites and stalactites; various agencies offer excursions.
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Aqua Iasae
History buffs should stroll around the remains of the Roman spa built between the 1st and 4th centuries AD, located just a quick stroll up from Stari Grad.
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Patačić
Check out this eye-catching mixture of baroque and classical styles. The richly decorated stone portal features the coat of arms of the Patačić family.
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Zoo Zagreb
The Zagreb zoo has a modest collection of the world’s fauna and daily feeding times of seals, sea lions, otters and piranhas. Admission is reduced on Mondays.
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Roman Arch
This plain archway marks the former entrance to the Praetorium, an ancient military complex. Other Roman remains can be seen in a small excavation site nearby.
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Church of Mary’s Annunciation
This parish church on the east side of the main square has a trefoil Renaissance facade made of local cut stone, and five elaborate Venetian marble altars inside.
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Drava River Waterfront
A 15-minute walk northeast of the town centre takes you to this verdant, tranquil riverfront, bordered by footpaths and several outdoor cafes at which to kick back.
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Large Governors Tower
The conical Large Governors Tower (1483) and the Small Governors Tower (1449) protected the harbour and the Governors Palace, which used to stand next to the town hall.
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Memorial Room of the Defenders of Dubrovnik
Also in the interior is the Memorial Room of the Defenders of Dubrovnik, a heartbreaking collection of portraits of young people who perished between 1991 and 1995.
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Benedictine Monastery
Northwest of St Stephen’s Square, this monastery has a re-creation of a Renaissance house and a collection of lace painstakingly woven by the nuns from dried agave leaves.
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St Johns Church
Dating from the end of the 15th century, this is a fine example of Gothic-Renaissance architecture but sadly the interior has mouldering paintwork and a rather unloved feel.
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Kaštelet
This fortress near the Meštrović Gallery was bought by Ivan Meštrović, Croatia’s premier modern sculptor, and restored to house his powerful Life of Christ cycle of wood reliefs.
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St Saviour Church
Built between 1520 and 1528, this church was one of the few buildings to survive the earthquake of 1667. It’s open for occasional exhibitions and regular candlelight concerts.
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Grand Cipiko Palace
This palace, originally a set of Romanesque structures and home to a prominent family during the 15th century, has a stunning carved gothic triforium, the work of Andrija Aleši.
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Aquarium
A useful rainy day diversion for the kids, this little aquarium has a display of local and tropical fish, along with crabs, lobsters, rays, small sharks and the odd octopus.
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