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Pozega
Pozega is the pearl of the "Golden Valley", located in the heart of the valley surrounded by Psunj, Papuk, Krndija, Dilje and Pozega Mountain. It is a city with 26,403 inhabitants, with almost eight centuries of written history, but for which archaeological research also confirms traces of living in prehistory.This town was first mentioned back in 1227, when the Pozega fortress became a royal estate. Pozega played an important role in the Middle Ages, but also in modern Slavonia. It is the seat of Pozega County, the Ottoman sanjak, and after the expulsion of the Ottomans in 1688, it became a significant cultural center. The first Slavonian gymnasium school was founded in Pozega in 1699, and from 1763 to 1774 the Academia Possegana also operated. Pozega experienced its greatest renaissance in the 18th century. Pozega craftsmen founded guilds and were the bearers of the economic life of the city. Schools, a pharmacy, a post office were established in the city, and the development of banking began.The name "Slavonian Athens" was given to Pozega in the 19th century when numerous cultural societies were founded, many of which are still active today.
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Mateo
29/12/2021
very good!!!
Eli
02/12/2021
I learned that the first Slovenian gymnasium school in this location was built in 1699 to pay homage to its cultural heritage. The location was a point of civilization for the people of Croatia and played a significant cultural center to the locals.
Nolan
06/11/2021
I was awed to learn the history of the location. It has eight centuries of written history with experts claiming there might be life before. It was given the name Slovenian Athens in the 19th century after numerous cultural societies were found.
Margo
20/01/2022
The museum had wonderful pieces of art. The guides explained the history very well to us. The geographic location of this town is so wonderful, surrounded by mountain ranges. Its renaissance style was so lovely and amazing.
Edmond
28/12/2021
This town is surrounded by mountains. One could easily opt to go for hiking. The buildings and architectural style of this town could easily tell about its history. The people were so friendly. The accommodation units were so affordable.
Alois
13/01/2022
This modern town is really unique, it has all the social amenities, the buildings here are of ancient times i felt they really reminded me of the old mafia movies, i also enjoyed the train ride it was a joyful one
Laure
05/12/2021
The statues here were really beautiful, the buildings had wonderful colours and the churches were also very beautiful I got a chance to visit the skate park and do a few runs, then later on an evening walk in the beautifully lit streets
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