Osijek is a beautiful city located on the Drava River and is divided into two parts: Gornji grad and Dolnji grad. Between these two parts is the old town. In summer, on the banks of the Drava, the inhabitants of Osijek relax on Copacabana beach, from where we have a view of the city skyline. The city attracts with its charm, cultural and historical richness, as well as its peaceful atmosphere. You will find many monuments here, including the impressive Tvrđa fortress from Habsburg times and other interesting buildings, check them out. . .!
Osijek is the largest city in Slavonia and the fourth largest in Croatia. The city is located in the eastern part of the country and has two old towns. One is located in the center with the cathedral, the Capuchin monastery complex and a large number of old houses. The second one is located within the massive defensive walls of the Tvrđa Fortress.
Clade Of Youth
The pedestrian bridge in Osijek, Croatia spans the Drava River. It is one of the most notable symbols of Osijek. Located near centre, it is visible from promenades along both sides of Drava river, as well as from various points of the city. Suspended structure is acdcentuated with linear LED light fixtures positioned on the outer side of handrails and their light beam lit both handrails and suspension cables.
Tvrđa Fortress
Tvrđa (Citadel) is the Old Town of the city of Osijek in Croatia. It is the best-preserved and largest ensemble of Baroque buildings in Croatia and consists of a Habsburg star fort built on the right bank of the River Drava.The fort interior is now a centre of Osijek’s nightlife with numerous bars and restaurants.
- Saint Michael’s Church
Church of St. Michael the Archangel is a Roman Catholic temple located in the Croatian city of Osijek, in the Tvrđa district. The city’s second largest church (after the co-cathedral). The baroque building has a two-tower facade, the towers are 47 meters high. The church bells are rung every Friday at 11:00 to commemorate the liberation of the city from Turkish rule on September 29, 1687. The interior of the church is decorated with 7 altars.
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- Co-Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Osijek
The main cathedral in Osijek, or co-cathedral, is definitely one of the most recognizable symbols of Osijek. The co-cathedral has a characteristic red brick color, neo-Gothic style with a richly painted interior. Interestingly, this structure is the third largest and second highest church in Croatia after the cathedrals in Zagreb and Dakov, with a total capacity of over 3,000 people. You can attend services every day at 07:00 and 18:30 and on Sundays at 06:30 and 07:30, 08:30, 10:00, 11:30 and 18:30.
- Archaeological Museum in Osijek
In 2012, by a decision of the Government of the Republic of Croatia, the Osijek Archaeological Museum was annexed to the Museum of Slavonia.The museum has 980 m² of exhibition space. The Main Guard building serves as a showroom for visitors, while the Brožan House serves as museum offices and workshops. The museum has two halls that are suitable for different cultural events such as promotions, concerts, temporary exhibitions, lectures, conferences, screenings, theater performances, presentations and similar events. Multipurpose atrium covered with a 222.2 m² glass dome with 150 seating areas and a 58.7 m² multimedia conference room with 50 seating areas, with additional room suitable for receptions.
- Church of the Holy Cross
The Church and Monastery of the Holy Cross in Osijek is located on Trg Vatroslava Lisinskog. The Church and Monastery of the Holy Cross in Osijek is located near the archaeological site of Ostatci crkve sv. Trojstva, and also near the monastery Franjevački samostan sv. Križa.
Croatian National Theatre in Osijek
The Croatian National Theater, or Hrvatsko Narodno Kazalište, is a paradise for art, dance, theaters and many other cultural events. Built in 1866, the theater was destroyed during the Croatian War of Independence in the 1990s but was rebuilt. Today, the theater thrives with dramas, operas, Broadway shows and orchestras and welcomes all lovers of theater and musical performances.
Statue Red Fico
The monument is a tribute to the Croatian resistance, symbolized by the Fićo, which ultimately defeated the Serbs. Red Fico is a unique monument and war memorial in Osijek. It is a tribute to a world famous act of defiance in the early stages of the Croatian War of Independence. Basically, a resident was protesting the incoming forces by putting a red fico in the way of oncoming T55 tanks.
Zoo and Aquarium in Osijek
It is the largest zoo in Croatia. Located along the coastal area of the Drava River, it is a place where natural habitats have been recreated allowing rare exotic species to live in a familiar and welcoming world. Zoo spreads over 11 hectares with 80 animal species and a reptile-filled aquarium.
