Rijeka - Krk

Trsat is situated in a hill and is part of Susak, a district of Rijeka.

Pip's are quite hidden ;-)

Even though the sculptures look like dragons, they are actually basilisks. A mythical creature known as the king of sepents, basilisks have the head of a rooster, the body of a dragon and the tail of a snake. They are believed to be both venomous and able to kill with its lethal glance..... www.total-croatia-news.com/lifestyle/24537-rijeka-in-history-dragons-of-trsat

The ship "Marina" was our hotel for the days in Rijeka, a great place to stay! Built in 1936 you find more about her history here: www.botel-marina.com/en/history

Haludovu - 1 Still a great sea view, but how does it look behind? See yourself the next images about exploring the past. Built in 1971 under the supervision of architect Boris Magaš, it was the most luxurious vacation spot in what was then Yugoslavia, situated on the Croatian island of Krk. The owner, Penthouse magazine founder Bob Guccione, invested $45 million, expanding it to include the Penthouse Adriatic Club Casino. The offerings of the hotel and casino, including high-end cuisine, a cocktail bar, pool, saunas, a tennis court, and constantly scheduled entertainment were a far cry from many Western visions of Communist eastern Europe. Athletes, actors, dignitaries and leaders from all over the world spent time at the Haludovo Palace. When war broke out in Yugoslavia in the 1990s, the region became less attractive to foreign tourists hoping to blow money and soak up the sun. By the time Croatia gained its independence, the hotel had been abandoned for years, and was in a state of decay....and is abandoned until today.

The entrance......come in!

The main hall......always a cozy place, but where are the guests?

Haludovu - 4 see PiP..........