Maiden with the Seagull

Monument Sculpture depicting a girl holding a seagull

Seaside statue on Opatija’s Lungomare promenade in Istria. Visitors photograph the figure, walk the coastal path and stop at nearby cafés and seafood restaurants.

The Maiden with the Seagull is a bronze statue located on the seafront in the coastal town of Opatija, Croatia. It dates to 1956 and is a widely recognized symbol of the town.

Positioned on the town’s coastal promenade, the statue is a frequent photographic subject and a visible landmark along the Lungomare seafront route. Its compact size and prominent waterfront siting make it easy to visit on foot.

Installed in 1956, the statue was introduced as a civic symbol and has since been associated with Opatija’s identity as an Adriatic seaside resort.

The sculpture stands on the Adriatic coast in Opatija, on the town’s seaside promenade overlooking Kvarner Bay.

Date installed: A bronze seafront statue that has served as a civic symbol of the town since it was installed in 1956.

How to Get to Maiden with the Seagull #

Typically situated on a town’s waterfront, the sculpture is reached by local roads or promenades. The nearest public-transport stop will be the town centre; check local tourist maps for exact placement and access.

Tips for Visiting Maiden with the Seagull #

Visit at dawn or dusk when the seafront light softens the sculpture's contours.
Note the plaque for the sculptor's name and date of installation - many coastal cities place commemorative works in promenades where public memory accumulates.
Combine the sculpture visit with a walk along the waterfront promenade for local cafés and sea air.