Wednesday, June 20, 2007

DESTINATION: Brijuni



BRIJUNI, a group of islands and a national park (since 1983) in front of the western coast of Istria; separated from the mainland by the Fazana Strait; located 6 km from Pula; area 36 sq km. Brijuni Islands comprise the following islands: Veli Brijun (Big Brijun, 5.6 sq km), Mali Brijun (Small Brijun, 1.1 sq km) and Vanga (0.18 sq km), as well as several islets (Sveti Marko, Gaz, Obiljak, Supin, Galija, Gruni, Pusti, Vrsar, Jerolim, Kotez) and reefs Kabula, Crnika and Stine. The coasts of the islands are well indented; the total length of the indented coast is 37.8 km. The surface of the islands is fairly levelled (an extension of the South Istrian plateau), covered with a thick layer of red soil which holds water.


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Tuesday, June 19, 2007

4TH RIJEKA SUMMER EVENINGS - 6/5/2007 - 7/18/2007



A summer musical theatrical festival; a rich musical and theatrical programme ranging from classic drama and premiere performances of new theatrical texts to street theatre performances, from concerts of classical music to performances by famous contemporary Croatian stars; !!! Throughout the duration of the festival, the squares and terraces of Rijeka are transformed into open air stages, while part of the programme will also be held in deserted factory halls.

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