Osijek

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Spacious between wheat fields and the Drava River, rich in social and cultural content, airy and surrounded by natural beauty - a city made to measure. It is the fourth-largest city in Croatia with 108,048 inhabitants. It is the largest city and the economic and cultural center of the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia, as well as the administrative center of Osijek-Baranja County. Osijek is located on the right bank of the Drava River.Since prehistoric times, the area of ​​the Pannonian Plain has been a civilization “hotspot”. During antiquity, it was inhabited by the Romans, and then in the Middle Ages by the Slavs and Ugrians (Hungarians). Having conquered Slavonia and a large part of Hungary, in the middle of the 16th century the Ottomans built the eighth wonder of the world here - the wooden Suleiman's Bridge, which led from Osijek, over seven kilometers of swamps, to the center of Baranja, Darda. After the Ottomans were suppressed by the Austrians at the end of the 17th century (by burning the bridge along the way), a new phase of Osijek's architectural "boom" began. The fortified, central part of the city, which at that time consisted of three separate settlements, was declared a military center. By 1722, one of the largest fortresses in Croatia, also known as Tvrđa, would emerge from the swamp.

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Collymore

Collymore

05/09/2021

The zoo was an amazing place that we enjoyed seeing the uniquely great creatures. We took alot of beautiful memorable pictures.
Jayne

Jayne

05/12/2021

I really loved this city. It is a city that is quite rich in history and culture. During our family vacation, we visited the Museum of Fine Arts and I was taken aback with the fine pieces of art displayed in this museum. We learnt about the history of this city.
Lars

Lars

07/12/2021

My stay in this town was splendid.I visited several sites such as the Osijek Cathedral. It was really so beautiful. I loved spending my time admiring the beauty of this church. The Watergate Tvrdja is so unique and magnificent.
Irene

Irene

20/12/2021

I visited the eighth wonder of the world, the wooden Suleiman's bridge in this location. It is approximately seven kilometres from Osijek over swamps and wetlands to Baranja, Darda. It was a dream come true for me and my husband. We took several photos for memory and I loved it.
Felix

Felix

03/02/2022

I learned a lot of facts about the iconic buildings in this location. The military center in the central part of the city emerged from three separate settlements that existed before its establishment and one of the largest fortresses here was established in 1722. The place is a historical and heritage mine.
Finley

Finley

25/11/2021

The square was really beautifully built, the fountain makes it a good place for creative photography. Also the buildings around were unique, they had ancient romanian architecture and design. It was great knowing that it is fourth largest city in the country. It really is a must place visit in Croatia
Rosa

Rosa

31/01/2022

The city has wonderful churches. The restaurants here and the hotels are very affordable and have great tasting food. It is also rich in history from the romans, austrians and ottomans as it was once was their settlement. I enjoyed my tour
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