Osijek - City on the Drava River was named after the word "oseka" which means „low tide“. It's the fourth biggest city in Croatia with a population of about 100,000 and the cultural, economic and academic center of Slavonia and Baranja region. Osijek is located at only 20 kilometers from the confluence of the Drava and the Danube. In this part of the European Podunavlje (Danube region) Croatian and old Austro-Hungarian heritage meet and you will first notice that in the architecture and rich traditions and gastronomy.
Top things to see and do in Osijek
5. Visit Tvrđa - Tvrđa (eng. 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. Tvrđa has been described by the World Monuments Fund as "a unique example of an eighteenth-century baroque military, administrative, and commercial urban center. Climb atop the walls of Tvrđa and enjoy the beautiful view of Drava River and the old town of Osijek.
4. Osijek Co-Cathedral (The Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul): the co-cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Đakovo-Osijek, is a neo-Gothic sacral structure located in Osijek, Croatia. The multi-tiered 90-metre spire is one of the city's landmarks. The church was built in 1898 on the initiative of the Bishop of Đakovo Josip Juraj Strossmayer. The church is entered via a small door to the right of the main portal, overlooked by a trio of gargoyles. The interior is a treasure trove of neo-Gothic ornamentation, with a succession of pinnacled altars overlooked by exuberant stained glass windows. The interior was finished in 1938–1942 when leading Croatian painter Mirko Rački covered the walls and ceilings with brightly colored frescoes illustrating famous episodes from the Old and the New Testament.
3. Osijek Zoo and Aquarium: spreading over 11 hectares on the Drava River bank opposite of Osijek and is the largest zoo in Croatia. Here you can enjoy the nature as well as see over 1050 animals and 108 animal species. It is open every day so the only thing you need to visit is a bit of good weather.
2. Kopački rit nature park: Kopački rit is a floodplain that developed due to the activities of two large rivers, the Danube and the Drava. Significant flood areas exist in the northern, southern and western surrounding parts of the Nature park that stretch from Batina up north, to Bijelo Brdo down south and Donji Miholjac towards west. Kopački rit is a beautiful nature park known for its many species of birds as well as fish, molluscs, mammals and other interesting animals.
1. Zlatna Greda eco center: one of the must-see destinations when in Osijek! It is a stress-free place in the heart of Kopački Rit. It has an accommodation facilities and a restaurant but it's best known for its adrenaline activities: treasure hunts, zip-line, adrenaline park, rock climbing, tug-o-war, canoe adventure and many more things. It's child-friendly so whether you're coming with family or with friends, you're guaranteed a day to remember.
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