The Rijeka Carnival - more than a 100 years of tradition

4.2.2013.

The greatest croatian carnival that takes place in Rijeka at the end of january and beggining february.  The first Rijeka Carnival took place in 1892. Only three carnival groups with a bit more than a 100 participants performed then.

The greatest croatian carnival that takes place in Rijeka at the end of january and beggining february.  The first Rijeka Carnival took place in 1892. Only three carnival groups with a bit more than a 100 participants performed then. The Rijeka Carneval is today one of the biggest and most recognizable in the world. It counts over more than 10,000 participants from countries all around the world. Every year more than 80,000 people from all over the world visit the Rijeka Carnival . The Rijeka Carnival consists of the following manifestations : carnival festivites, international carnival parades, the Rijeka Carnival queen pageant, the carnival ball which takes place every year in the governor's palace, carnival sports, concerts , exhibitions and carnival children's games.This year Rijeka celebrates the 30th anniversary international carnival. It began on january 17th 2013, and ended on the 13th February. Except live, you can follow the carnival on TV or by livestreaming it over the internet. The carnival is symbolized by raising the carnival flag, and the handing over of authority and city keys to Master Toni by the mayor which he preserves until the end of the carnival.


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 The Rijeka Carnival is one of the biggest tourist attractions of Rijeka.  It represents the traditional and cultural inheritance of the Republic of Croatia, but also an entertaining  and sports manifestation which every year is visited by a bigger number of visitors from Croatia, but also from other countries. It is predicted that this yea the Rijeka Carnival will be visited by more than a 100,000 visitors. It is a good enough invitation for people who wish to mask themselves and forget about their life problems for a short amount of time. You can still make it since the peak of the carnival is yet to come.Excellent geotraffic position, modern highway, the vicinity of great European cities, ports and airports and quality railway connection ensures an easy and simple arrival of guests from all around the world. Numerous hotels, apartments. pensions and rooms for rent will ensure a quality accomodation for everyone.More detailed information on the Rijeka Carnival, event and manifestation caleneder You can check on the official website of the Rijeka Carnival: www.rijeka-karneval.hr

Welcome to the Rijeka Carnival: a place where entertainment, music and joy never stops!