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Written by European Tour
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Tuesday, 21 February 2012 00:00 |
 The mainly commercial and industrial city of Rijeka blends into the famous Opatija Riviera, as do the charming smaller towns in the hills and along the bay, giving a wide variety of tourist attractions and sites of interest to the visitor.Rijeka itself has a mixture of impressive and historic buildings, including enough churches to justify its fame as a pilgrimage destination. The natural beauty surrounding the city complements the Old Quarter's pretty streets, grand buildings
and architectural attractions. Tourists will find that the older part of the harbour is where many of the most appealing sights are located. However, if you are looking for sun and sand, then the Adriatic beaches around Rijeka may well tempt you away for the day. |
Antwerp is Belgium's second largest city and Europe's largest harbor. Above all, it is the city of Peter Paul Rubens, world famous master of the 17th century. Drive from Brussels to the center of Antwerp. Visit the Market Square, with its ancient houses and Our Lady's Cathedral. This cathedral contains, along with other treasures, two of Ruben's master works, "The Elevation of the Cross" and "The Decent from the Cross." Antwerp is also the world's diamond center. 
The mainly commercial and industrial city of Rijeka blends into the famous Opatija Riviera, as do the charming smaller towns in the hills and along the bay, giving a wide variety of tourist attractions and sites of interest to the visitor.Rijeka itself has a mixture of impressive and historic buildings, including enough churches to justify its fame as a pilgrimage destination. The natural beauty surrounding the city complements the Old Quarter's pretty streets, grand buildings
and architectural attractions. Tourists will find that the older part of the harbour is where many of the most appealing sights are located. However, if you are looking for sun and sand, then the Adriatic beaches around Rijeka may well tempt you away for the day.
