Lovran
A medieval town at the southern end of the seaside promenade, where old town gates, St. George’s Church frescoes and Art Nouveau villas coexist. It is famous for its chestnut festival.
Lovran marks the southern end of the seaside promenade. Its old town retains medieval gates, towers and stone lanes, and inside St. George’s Church are 15th-century Gothic frescoes. Outside the old town stands a row of late-19th-century Art Nouveau and eclectic villas, among which Villa Moll and the Red Hat Villa are the most popular. The hillsides around Lovran produce chestnuts, and the October Chestnut Festival (Marunada) offers roasted chestnuts, chestnut desserts and a market. It takes about 1.5 hours to walk from Opatija along the promenade, or about 15 minutes by bus No. 32. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ičići Beach & Marina
- Medveja Beach
- Lungomare Opatija
- Slatina Beach
- Maiden with the Seagull
- Church of St. James & St. James Park
- Villa Angiolina & Park
- Mošćenička Draga (Sipar Beach)