Opatija

Opatija Heritage Art

Opatija’s artistic landscape spans from its historic seaside promenade to the rugged slopes of Mount Učka. This collection features the town’s iconic bronze sculptures, such as the Maiden with a Seagull, alongside memorials dedicated to local history and the National Liberation War. It also highlights the Land Art Trail Stražica – Sapaćica, where stone installations, geoglyphs, and monoliths are integrated into the karst landscape of the Učka Nature Park.

Maiden With a Seagull

Iconic bronze statue by Zvonko Car, created in 1956. Set on a promontory overlooking the sea, it has become the primary symbol of Opatija.

Navigare necesse est

Contemporary sculpture located near the harbor, celebrating the region's long-standing maritime heritage.

Plamen mira

Modern sculpture representing the "Flame of Peace," situated along the coastal path.

Libertin

Contemporary artwork located in the Volosko area, contributing to the local open-air gallery atmosphere.

NOB

Memorial dedicated to the National Liberation War (NOB), honoring local resistance during World War II.

Aničić Ivan

Local memorial commemorating Ivan Aničić.

Boris Papandopulo

Memorial dedicated to the renowned Croatian composer and conductor who spent a significant part of his life working in Opatija.

Štab NOV 1944

Historical marker indicating the location of the National Liberation Army headquarters in 1944.

Monolith with a spiral motif I

Part of the Land Art Trail on Mount Učka, this stone monolith features a carved spiral motif representing the cycle of life.

Monolith with a spiral motif II

A stone installation on the Stražica – Sapaćica trail featuring spiral carvings integrated into the natural karst environment.

Sentinel

Stone sculpture on Mount Učka acting as a symbolic guardian of the mountain landscape.

Stone teeth

Artistic stone arrangement on the Land Art Trail mimicking natural jagged formations.

Red tree

Land art installation on Mount Učka using natural wood and red pigment to contrast with the surrounding forest.

Stone playground

Interactive stone installation on the Stražica – Sapaćica trail designed to encourage engagement with the landscape.

Labyrinth

Ground-level stone labyrinth located on Mount Učka, designed for meditative walking within the nature park.

Triangle & Glagolitic stone

Installation combining geometric shapes with carvings of Glagolitic script, the oldest known Slavic alphabet.

Sheep geoglyphs

Large-scale geoglyph on the slopes of Mount Učka depicting the area's traditional pastoral heritage.

Spiral geoglyph

Expansive spiral geoglyph created from natural stone on the mountain plateau.

Moss II

Land art piece utilizing local moss and stone to highlight the delicate ecosystems of the Učka range.