Discover beautiful Opatija, one of Croatia’s most famous travel destinations. This lively coastal town, in the Bay of Kvarner, is also called the Queen of the Adriatic. It offers a wealth of historical, cultural, and architectural attractions, as well as stunning landscapes. Check out the photo story about stylish Opatija. Enjoy the view of well-known travel sites that are basking in sunshine. 🙂
Take a Picture in the Company of the Girl with the Seagull
A few weeks ago, I went for a sightseeing walk along sunny Opatija. Among the first sights that greeted me in this top travel destination was a symbol of Opatija: the statue of the Girl with the Seagull.
The Girl with the Seagull is the most famous statue in Opatija. This artwork by sculptor Car was erected here in 1956 and has become one of the symbols of this artistic Croatian town and one of the most photographed attractions. So, when visiting Opatija, be sure to take a picture with this lovely statue and create your personalized postcard. I took photos of this photogenic piece of art from various angles to show you. Here are a couple of them.
Be Inspired by Opatija’s Charm
As a design & travel content writer, I love visiting travel destinations abundant in natural beauty, vibrant colors, creative artworks, and stylish architecture. In other words, picture-perfect places that inspire my creativity. Opatija is such a charming place.
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Visit the Vibrant Parks and Gardens of This Well-Known Croatian Travel Destination
Among the places to see and activities to do in Opatija, there are also vibrant parks that invite visitors to take a walk and enjoy the sights of captivating flowers, stunning works of art, and architecture. Angiolina Park, St. James’ Park, American Gardens, Margarita Park… Take a look at the various plants from around the world, get to know about camellia—the floral symbol of Opatija town, discover the historical and artistic stories behind each park, stroll along the charming paths, and then sit on a park bench to relax your body and mind while observing lush greenery.
St. James’ Park
The beautiful sights and scents of St. James’ Park, a well-known landmark of this Adriatic travel destination, inspire you to visit and enjoy the colorful view. This lovely park is located in the centre of Opatija, next to the Church of St. James.
When you go for a walk through St. James’ Park, you can rest your eyes on the greenery of the lawns and soak in the colors of flowers. Strolling along the path, enjoy the artistic sight of the neo-baroque fountain with sculptures of Helios and Selene (from Greek mythology), an artwork by the sculptor Hans Rathausky.
Angiolina Park
Experience the splendour of Angiolina Park, one of Opatija’s most famous parks. An abundance of plants from various parts of the world awaits you. For instance, the camellia is a symbol of Opatija. This wonderful park is also home to almost 150 other plant species, including the American pine, Himalaya cypress, glossy-leaf paper plant…
Take a stroll along the picturesque paths in Angiolina Park that will lead you to the stylish Villa Angiolina. Relax on a bench, make a pose for a travel photo while enjoying the amazing views.
Enjoy Opatija. I hope you like this photo story I created for you. Greetings from Danica! 🙂
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