Opatija

Also known as Abbazia

Opatija (; ; ) is a town and a municipality in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in west Croatia. The traditional seaside resort on the Kvarner Gulf is known for its Mediterranean climate and its historic buildings reminiscent of the Austrian Riviera.

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Opatija is a seaside town in western Croatia located on the Kvarner Gulf, known for its Mediterranean climate and historic architecture that reflects its past as an Austrian Riviera resort. It remains a traditional vacation destination that attracts visitors interested in its historic character and coastal setting.

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Settlement.image_caption: From top; Opatija riviera with statue of "Girl with a Seagull", Hotel Bristol, Opera House, Nikola Tesla star on Opatija's walk of fame, view of harbour, Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, "Grand Hotel Palace" and Grand Hotel & cafe "Paris".
Settlement.image_flag: Zastava Opatije.svg
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.mapframe zoom: 9
Settlement.pushpin_map: Croatia
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location of Opatija within Croatia
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Kvarner
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: border|23px Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Fernando Kirigin SDP
Settlement.leader_title1: City Council
Settlement.area_total_km2: 67.2
Settlement.area_urban_km2: 3.5
Settlement.elevation_m: 0
Settlement.elevation_ft: 0

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Opatija
Demonym: abbaziani
Population: 10619
Area: 3.5
Elevation: 0
Official website: opatija.hr
Image: Opatija view.jpg
Dialing code: 051

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Commons category: Opatija
native label: Opatija
postal code: 51410

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Geography
History
Population
Landmarks
Film location
Notable people
Gallery
Twin towns—Sister cities
See also
References
Further reading
External links

==Geography== Opatija is located northwest of the regional capital Rijeka, about from Trieste by rail and from Pula by road. The city is geographically on the Istrian peninsula, though not in Istria County. The tourist resort is situated on the Kvarner Gulf, part of the Adriatic coast, in a sheltered position at the foot of Učka massif, with the Vojak peak reaching at a height of . census, the municipality had 10,661 inhabitants in total, of which 5,715 lived in the urban settlement.