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Drenova, Rijeka

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Drenova
local district
Drenova and Rijeka
Drenova and Rijeka
Motto: 
Green lungs of the city
CountryCroatia
CountyPrimorje-Gorski Kotar County
CityRijeka
Area
 • local district
7 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
300 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • local district
7,638
 • Density1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
 • Urban
7,638
 • Urban density1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
51000
Area code051
Websitedrenova.hr

Drenova is a local district of the city of Rijeka, Croatia perched on a hill above the city. Originally two villages (Upper Drenova and Lower Drenova), today melted into unique settlement. It is known for the largest cemetery/park area of the city. It has a population of 7638 inhabitants (2001), .

Places of cultural significance include: The Chapel of the All Saints (Template:Lang-hr) built in 1575., the Church of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Template:Lang-hr) built in 1847. and the Church of the St. George (Template:Lang-hr) built in 1939.