Hotel Bellevue Opatija has dominated the town’s skyline since 1891, when it was erected as a visual beacon for vessels navigating the Kvarner Gulf. Commissioned during Opatija’s transformation into the Austro-Hungarian Empire’s premier health resort, the neo-baroque structure served as both imperial accommodation and social command center. Today, the 87-room property retains its original high … Continue reading Hotel Bellevue Opatija: Imperial Command of the Kvarner Gulf