Trsatski kaštel

About the museum

Trsat Castle is a strategically projecting lookout point on a hill 138 metres high that dominates Rijeka. It is first mentioned in 1288 as the seat of a parish. A Liburnian watchtower stood on the site from prehistoric times, monitoring the route from the interior to the sea; the Romans integrated it into the defensive system of the Liburnian limes, whose starting point was Tarsatica, a fort on the site of today’s old town of Rijeka.

The castle is one of the oldest fortifications on the Croatian littoral, and early medieval features have been preserved in it. From the plateau there is a view of the remains of the limes on the neighbouring hills of Katarina and Kalvarija, and of the whole old town of Rijeka.

Today the castle offers a permanent exhibition in the interpretation centre, an information point with tourist information about the city, and a gallery space with art exhibitions. In summer, concerts and theatre performances are held outdoors, and a café operates in the castle.

Highlights

• The oldest fortification on the Croatian littoral, with early medieval features
• Permanent exhibition and interpretation centre
• Lookout over Rijeka, the Kvarner Gulf and the remains of the Liburnian limes
• Gallery space with art exhibitions
• Summer concerts and performances outdoors

Permanent exhibition

• Stalni postav u interpretacijskom centru Trsatskog kaštela – Museum collection and interpretation of the history of the castle and Trsat in the information point and interpretation centre.

Operated by

Turistička zajednica grada Rijeke

Admission & discounts

Prices from 1 October to 31 March: adults €2, pensioners, students and children €0.50, family ticket €4.50. From 1 April to 30 September: adults €3, pensioners, students and children aged 7 to 18: €1.50, family ticket €8. Admission is free for children under 7, persons with disabilities and residents of Rijeka and Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Tickets for the permanent exhibition are sold at the information point and in the online shop.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Kids & families

A family ticket is available; children under 7 enter free of charge.

Getting there & parking

The castle is located on Trsat hill above the centre of Rijeka, at Partizanski put 9A.

Amenities & dining

• Café

A café bar operates in the castle.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

The castle premises may be temporarily used for celebrations and events, using the form on the website.

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