Rijeka and the fortress of Trsat watching over it.
To reach it, one must climb 561 steps – a staircase that isn’t just a test of stamina, but a symbolic crossing. A crossing between two cities, two nations, and several eras…
No passport required. No border checks. Just a wide-open imagination and the stories of your guide to lead the way.

Who were the first to settle on the hill above Rijeka?
What miracle once brought pilgrims in their thousands to this sacred spot?
Who are the two silent stone guardians that keep watch over the fortress walls?
And why is Rijeka known as the city that flows?

What were the Romans doing here, and what did they leave behind?
Can throwing stones change the course of history?
And what curious trace did Al Capone leave behind in Rijeka?

Join me on a walk where legends mix with facts, where every corner has a tale, and where the past echoes through the stones under your feet.
All these questions – and many more – will be answered as we explore the winding paths of Rijeka and climb towards the heights of Trsat.