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Osijek is a city and a regional center of Slavonia in the eastern part of continental Croatia. It is situated in a fertile plain on the right bank of the Drava river near the mouth of the Danube river. Osijek is the largest city in Slavonia and the fourth largest city in Croatia with around 100,000 inhabitants. The city is the economic, administrative and cultural center of the Osijek-Baranja county. For the first time in the history, the name of the town in the Hungarian version Eszek and the German Esseg is mentioned in the 12th century. During the Middle Ages, it was a rich merchant and craft town. The town experienced rapid development and great economic and cultural boom in turn of the 19th century. At that time was built the building of the Croatian National Theatre, the County Palace, Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, and was opened the first tram line in the region. The city is full of historic sites, including particularly the Osijek fortress - Tvrđa from the 18th century which is one of the largest and most modern military fortifications in Central Europe. Osijek is a city with the greenest areas in Croatia, and in the city are more than 17 parks, therefore, we recommend visiting the zoo and the beautiful park that surrounds it. During the warmer part of the year, you can have fun and relax on the largest sandy city beach Copacabana on the Drava shore. In many of Osijek restaurants, you can try authentic delicacies of Slavonia and Baranja like roast venison and freshwater fish, fish stew, sausages... Visit this popular tourist town on the Drava river, book cheap private accommodation and experience Slavonia. Apartments, rooms and holiday homes for rent in Osijek cheaper up to 40% without high agency fees. Welcome to Osijek!
