Trsat Castle

"The Trsat Castle represents a strategically embossed lookout on a hill 138 meters above sea level dominating Rijeka. It was mentioned as a parochial centre for the first time in 1288. At this same site there was a Liburnian observation post from prehistoric times, used for monitoring the roads leading from the hinterland to the coast. This location served well to the Romans to establish their defence system, the so-called Liburnian limes, whose starting point was the Tarsatica fortress town – which was situated at the site of today’s Old City of Rijeka. The plateau of the Trsat Castle offers a magnificent view of the ruins of these limes situated on opposite hills, Katarina and Kalvarija, as well as of the whole area of the Rijeka’s Old City. The Trsat Castle is one of the oldest fortifications on the Croatian coast which preserves the features of the early medieval town construction. Today the Trsat Castle, beside the Bazilisk souvenir shop, has been enriched by new facilities and events – visual arts gallery, open-air summer concerts and theatre performances as well as fashion shows and literary evenings. Within the Trsat Castle, at the address Petra Zrinskog b.b., you’ll find the Trsat Castle Info Point where you can get any information about this building and the City of Rijeka."

"This hilltop fortress offers panoramic views of the city and is beautifully illuminated during the holiday season. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to visit as it was exceptionally busy, and we couldn’t find available parking nearby. If you plan to go, it’s worth arriving early or considering alternative transportation, such as a taxi or public transit, to avoid the parking challenges."