|
| Osijek View web site
|
Croatia |
 Voir la version 
OSIJEK, a city and port on the right bank of the Drava river, 25 km upstream of its confluence into the Danube in eastern Slavonia. It is the largest city in eastern Croatia.
The most important sights in the city include the main square, Trg Ante Starcevica, Trg sv. Roka, the promenade along the Drava ("promenada"), the hanging pedestrian bridge toward Baranja; the Municipal Park of King Petar Kresimir IV and Tomislav Park both from the beginning of the 20th century, are protected as horticultural monuments.
One of the few Croatian zoological gardens is located in Osijek, along the Drava river.
Numerous events take place in the city throughout the year. The most important of them are the Croatian Tambura Music Festival (in May), attended by tambura orchestras from entire Croatia, the Osijek Summer Nights (during June, July and August) a series of cultural and entertainment programs in the open, accompanied by excellent food and fairs. The Day of the City of Osijek is celebrated with a cultural and artistic program and thematic exhibitions.
The recreational and sports centre Copacabana, located on the left bank of the Drava river, provides opportunities for various water sports (outdoor swimming pools, a sand beach with various facilities) during the summer months. The city offers various playgrounds: football, handball, basketball, tennis courts, etc.
The surroundings of Osijek provide excellent opportunities for hunting and angling on the Drava river and its backwaters. Hunting in the area known as Kopacki Rit (in Baranja) is famous beyond the Croatian borders.
The exquisite gastronomic offer, includes traditional Slavonia-style specialities (kulen, paprika-flavored sausage, other kinds of sausages, ham, bacon, dairy products, etc.), venison and fish dishes (the famous fish paprika stew), making Osijek a kind of gastronomic metropolis of Croatia. The Osijek beer (Eseker) and Baranja wines are offered in restaurants in the town and its surroundings.
More information on the Croatia tourism board web site (click on the link on top of the page).
What’s up in Osijek
6th UFO (Urban Fest Osijek)
The 6th edition of the UFO (Urban Fest Osijek) offers to the public four days (and as many nights) of music exaltation from June 18th to 22nd, 2009.
More than 35 artistes, bands and Djs will be there to make you hear a multitude of musical styles from pop rock to metal and electro sound.
For a music, youth and adrenaline orgy...
www.ufo.com.hr
Hot summer!
The Osijek Summer of Culture is probably the biggest cultural event in Osijek. It is famous for the quality of its programme and the artistic dynamism that is releases in the city during the summer time.
Each year, between June 29th and July 21st shows, movies, concerts, exhibitions are programmed to give life to the city and its historic and cultural center: Tvrđa.
Last year, 13 000 lucky visitors participated to this unique festival.
Where you one of them?
ljetokulture.osijek.hr/
|
|
