Rijeka restores Tito's yacht. Rijeka, Croatia : the Town council decided to restore Tito's yacht within 2020, when the city will be proclaimed European Capital of Culture.

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Rijeka Croatia : the Town council decided to restore Tito's yacht "Galeb" (Seagull). The President of Yugoslavia Josip Broz "Tito", used the ship for the meetings of the Non-Aligned Movement, up to his death. He also received on board Hollywood stars, such as Liz Taylor and Sophia Loren. The Galeb has been anchored in Rijeka's port since 1980. The Council plans to restore the ship'soriginal furniture. The Galeb will be a floating museum, open the visitors. Part of the ship will be used as a restaurant. The works will end within 2020, when Rijeka will be proclaimed European Capital of Culture.

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Size: 6512px × 4304px
Location: Fiume, Croazia
Photo credit: © Ferdinando Piezzi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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