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Opatija Traditional Cache

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Nikrmana: Unfortunately there's been some continuing issues with this cache and there is no reaction from the owner. Thus as there is no option to replace the cache, I am archiving it. I'm also archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.

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Hidden : 3/22/2015
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2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

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Opatija

Opatija, this elegant tourist destination, lies at the centre of the Riviera with the longest tradition of tourism in Croatia. The very attractive geographic position, enabling its warm seas to be quickly reached from many cities in Central Europe (only about 500 km from Milan, Vienna and Münich), lush green scenery and a pleasant climate (45° 20’ north latitude) were some of the main reasons for its beginning and the quick development of its tourism at the end of the 19th century.Built mainly at the turn of the 20th century, Opatija has remained in complete harmony with Nature right up until the present day. Well-maintained public gardens, the illuminated 12-km-long coastal promenade known as the "Lungomare", well-kept beaches and fountains provide a stunning backdrop for the villas and hotels that cater comfortably for up to 6,000 guests.Due to a relatively constant temperature (winter average 7.0 °C, summer average 21.9 °C), high air pressure and constant circulation of air, the climate in Opatija is relaxing and refreshing. The contrasts of sea and mountains, green parks and blue ocean, old buildings and modern comforts, noisy entertainment venues and quiet destinations for excursions all combine to make Opatija and its surroundings a very attractive tourist resort at any time of the year.
The Evangelical church, designed by Carl Seidl was built. At its opening was the Norwegian-Swedish King Oscar II., who stayed in Opatija for three months. The construction of the Municipality and the Tribunal buildings began, both designed by Viennese architect Carl Seidl.
Opatija, često nazivana i biser Jadrana, jedna je od najpoznatijih destinacija u Hrvatskoj s turističkom tradicijom od 170 godina. Smještena uz rub Mediterana, na obali Kvarnerskog zaljeva i padinama planine Učke koje se blago spuštaju prema moru, Opatija svojim klimatskim karakteristikama, prekrasnom arhitekturom, kvalitetnim hotelima, prekrasnim njegovanim parkovima i šetnicama pruža mogućnosti za ugodan boravak tijekom cijele godine.Naselje Opatija razvilo se oko benediktinske Opatije Sv. Jakova, koja se prvi put spominje 1453. godine. Tadašnja Opatija je naselje od svega 35 kuća smješteno uz crkveni kompleks. Brojila je svega 250 stanovnika orijentiranih na pomorstvo, poljodjelstvo i ribarstvo.Prvi je čari Opatije otkrio riječki patricij Iginio Scarpa, sagradivši ovdje 1844. godine svoj ljetnikovac koji je nazvao Villa Angiolina po svojoj preminuloj supruzi, čime je otvoren put razvoju turizma. To je bio tek početak.Po projektu Carla Seidla podignuta je evangelička crkva. Na njenoj inauguraciji je bio norveško-švedski kralj Oskar II., koji je tu boravio tri mjeseca. U razdoblju od 12. veljače do 10. svibnja 1904. godine švedsko-norveški kraljevski par boravio je u Opatiji. Odsjeli su u pansionu ''Vile Jeannette'', kojeg je vodio S. Kelsen. Tijekom njihova boravka kraljevski je par posjetio cara Franju Josipa I., te su u ''Vili Jeannette'' vođeni važni politički razgovori.Započinje izgradnja zgrada Općine i Suda, a obje je projektirao udomaćeni Bečanin Carl Seidl.U Opatiji je tijekom ljeta boravio, kasnije ugledni književnik Vladimir Nabokov (''Lolita'').Opatija je prva u Austro-Ugarskoj imala spalionicu smeća.

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