Croatia's largest port and third largest city (pop. around 129,000), capital of a western Croatian region called Gorski Kotar is an appealing destination for its history/architecture, fun nightlife, cultural scene, and cool annual festivals. The last two items are going into overdrive in what should be a banner year for Rijeka, as it's been designated one of 2020's two annual European Capitals of Culture.

Read more in my post Rijeka Is Another Croatian Coastal Gem - and a 2020 European Capital of Culture.

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