Valentina Botica
Spotter since 2021
About me
About me
I was born in 1993, and live & work in Rijeka. As everyone who uses this site and app, I love traveling and experiencing different cultures, because it makes us incredibly richer. To get to know another culture is to understand the world around us better. That is why I have taken up exchanges and ended up in Poland, Czechia, and Turkey.
I have a degree in Journalism but am currently working in a marketing agency. I am on my way to pursue my dream of becoming a travel journalist.
In my free time, I study Turkish and learn belly dancing.
Why Rijeka
I have been living in Rijeka since '16, but my parents are from here. And when I moved here for good it was the first place in my life where I felt that I belonged. The reason behind this? It’s the mindset of people, the vibe, the wind and the scent of the sea. The atmosphere that makes me feel it is the place to be. The mix of cultures created by its rich history. And I want to show it to everyone!
Where else can you find me online?
YouTube channel
My spots (18)
Filodrammatica
Not your typical cafe/library
"Filodrammatica" is a multi-purpose building in Rijeka from 1890. Through all these years, it has served as a cultural meeting place, also a library & cafe!
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Botica
Vodovodna Street
Street art to remember
"Vodovodna Street" in Rijeka is a real open-air gallery - the perfect example of reviving the gray & forgotten buildings with amazing, colorful murals!
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Valentina
Botica
Sablićevo Beach
The best city beach
"Sablićevo Beach" is one of Croatia's most beautiful beaches, and it's right inside the city of Rijeka! It's a nice getaway year-round. Not to be missed!
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Valentina
Botica
Fish Market
Beauty with art potential
Rijeka's "Fish Market" is just one of the most beautiful such markets you'll ever visit - go discover the art project Work Site 5000 while you're at it!
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Valentina
Botica
Jadrolinija Palace
Look up!
"Jadrolinija Palace" in Rijeka is proof that you should always look around, and especially up, to spot all the best architectural landmarks around...
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Valentina
Botica
Teatro Lounge Bar & Kod Zajca Bar
What a view!
"Teatro Lounge Bar & Kod Zajca Bar" in Rijeka are both nice places to have a coffee or drink, whether you've just watched a performance or not!
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Valentina
Botica
Robna Kuća RI
A peek into Yugoslavia
"Robna Kuća RI" in Rijeka was built in 1974. It's a shopping center that doesn't look like much honestly, but it's a very important part of the city...
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Valentina
Botica
Križanićeva
From forgotten passage to mural art
Really close to Hotel Continental in Rijeka, there is a really beautiful passage on Križanićeva street. It is around 100 meters long and believe me, it is 100 meters of 'amazing...'
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Valentina
Botica
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