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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Rijeka

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Rijeka, Croatia

Updated October 2, 2019

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The abandoned torpedo launch station.

Rijeka, Croatia

Torpedo Launch Station

Now abandoned, the world's first torpedo factory is crumbling into the sea.
Inside the tunnel.

Rijeka, Croatia

Rijeka Tunnel

This military tunnel dates back to World War II and provides visitors with a little wartime adrenaline.
PEEK&POKE, a computer club in Croatia.

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PEEK&POKE Computer Museum

This Croatian computer club features such gaming relics as the infamous Virtual Boy and an 8-bit Pacman machine.
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