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Croatia

Park Angiolina

The coastal town of Opatija, Croatia is home to one of the most beautiful parks in all of Europe. Park Angiolina Opatija is a lush green paradise that offers visitors stunning views and an unforgettable experience. With its winding paths, fragrant flowers, and vibrant trees, it’s no wonder why this park has become one of the top tourist destinations in the area. Spanning over 20 hectares, this park is home to numerous species of flora and fauna, with many gardens and pathways for visitors to explore. It has been a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike since its opening in 1885.

The park was named after Angiolina Khuen Belasi, who was the wife of the mayor at the time. She had a passion for nature and wanted to create an outdoor space where people could relax and enjoy all that nature has to offer. As such, she created this serene oasis surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation.

As you immerse yourself in its natural beauty, there’s something special about Park Angiolina Opatija that makes it stand out among other parks. It’s a place where locals gather to celebrate life’s milestones with friends and family while taking a break from their daily routines. You can find people playing sports games or having picnics while enjoying the stunning views of Kvarner Bay over the horizon.

In the park you’ll find the famous Villa Angiolina which houses a museum with an impressive collection of artifacts from both modern and ancient times that tell the story of Opatija’s past. Visitors to the museum will find fascinating items ranging from archaeological finds to art pieces crafted by master artisans.

The Villa Angiolina Museum includes both indoor and outdoor areas where visitors can explore its vast collection. Inside, visitors can get up close with archaeological treasures such as Roman coins and marbles as well as paintings from the 18th century depicting famous Croatian scenes.

Read what others share about their experience

  • Aycan Labansky
    a year ago
    Literally I left a piece from my heart here. It’s a must-visit place in Croatia. This villa & park offers a lot of things to make you feel in heaven or a fairytale whichever suits you the best! I enjoyed till the last moment of visiting & discovering here with my family! Weather was with full of surprises! Partly cloudy, rainy and sunny (around...
  • Natasa Radulovic
    8 months ago
    The whole area around the villa is mesmerising. The park surrounding the villa and stretching to the sea in many directions is so beautifully organized and maintained, offering a wide variety of plants (bushes, trees, flowers) carefully trimmed to exhibit mosaics and eye catchy sights. The paths through the little forest r a great runaway from the...
  • Dan M
    2 years ago
    The museum was closed but it was worth the walk (not straining since everything is close there) as we could visit the garden which was beautiful. The access to the sea was beautiful as well. Just take a look at the pictures.
  • Luca Paiusco
    2 years ago
    Beautiful park in the city center, well managed. A bit of peaceful shadow under the August sun.
  • Janko Cervenski
    2 years ago
    Very nice garden for walk around. Also nice view to surrounding, sea, islands.

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