Transcript Slide 1

WELCOME
NAME
• Osijek(‘osjek) is the 4th largest city in
Croatia,situated on the right bank of river
Drava.The mane was given to the city due
toits position on ground which prevented
the city beeing flooded.It’s name comes
from the Croatian word “ oseka” which
means “ ebb tide”.In roman times Osijek
was called Mursa,and because of
Hungarian minority through history it was
called Eszek,as well.
HISTORY
• The earliest mentions of
Osijek date to 1196.The
city was destroyed by the
Otoman empire in
1526.,and then the Turks
came and brought
oriental style.Suleiman
the magnificent built a
famous 8 km wooden
bridge,consired to be one
of the wonders of the
world.The town was
officially promoted to a
city by the end of the 17th
century.
• The same position,but
more than 5 centuries
later,this is the “beauty”of
town.
HABSBURG EMPIRE
• In 17th century,the town
was occupied by the
Habsburg Empire and
new Austrian authorities
built a fortress,known as
Tvrdja and in the middle
is a monument to the
plague.Today lots of
schools are here in this
beautiful surrounding,as
well as,many coffee bars
and restaurants.
18th,19th,20th century
• In 1809 Osijek got the
title of a Free Royal City.It
developed along the lines
of other Europian
cities,with the influence
from Vienna and
Budapest.Cultural life
revolved around the
theatre,museums,galeries
.In town,secessiinist
architecture was,in
modern language,very “
in”.
• Tvrdja today, from the
air,with the main plague
square.
TVRDJA FROM THE PAST
SECESSIONIST ARCHITECTURE
• The cinema “Urania”
The art gallery
•
today
PARTS OF THE TOWN
• Town was devided into
Upper Town and later
Lower Town and Tvrdja
until 1786.At the end of
18th century Osijek
became the centre of the
county.The New Town
was built in the 19th
century,as well as Retfala
to the west.
THE CITY IS GROWING…
• The newest parts,built in the
20th century,are
Sjenjak,Vijenac,Jug
1&2.During the war in Croatia
from1991-1995.the city was
heavily damaged,especially
the centre,the main church of
St.Peter and Paul and the
Croatian National Theatre.Now
the city’s facades are in a good
shape,due to preserving the
charm of Austro-Hungarian
Baroque architectur in the old
parts of town.
• The inside of the Croatian
National theatre after
restauration.
We call this church “cathedral” and
we are very proud of this building
SOME MORE…
• Seccession facade in
the centre
• St. Michael’s Church
in Tvrdja-baroque
CULTURAL EVENTS
• Through the
year,many events
take place in
town.Tambura festival
in May,Osijek summer
nights in June,July
and August,many
rock concerts held in
and
out,exbitions,sports
events.
• Music
school”F.Kuhač” in
Tvrdja,place where
concerts of classical
music are held.
SPORTS AND RECREATION
• Copacabana – no,it’s not
a mistake,because we
have it.On the left bank of
the Drava river,gives us
oporunities for many
water sports.Rowing
club”Iktus” gave world
class rowers like Mrs
Mirna Rajle
Brodjanac,who won
several medals on the
world rowing
competitions.
FAMOUS FOOTBALLERS FROM
OUR TOWN
• Davor Šuker & Goran Vlaović
WE HAVE WORLD FAMOUS
GYMNAST,TOO
• Robert Seligman
PLACES TO REST
• If you like jogging,come
to our Promenada.It is
located along the banks
of the river Drava and it is
pleasant walk past the
marina,cafes and
parkslands.You can cross
the river using the
pedestrian bridge.If you
are hot , you can go near
some of the fountains all
around the city .
TRANSPORT
• A small tram network runs
through the city since
1884 and,except
Zagreb,Osijek is the only
town in Croatia which has
it. The first trams were
pulled by horses,but
today they are
modernized. Buses also
drive along the city and if
you prefer flying,it is
possible from the Osijek
Airport.
• Osijek tram and the main
Square-Ante Starčević
Square.
ARE YOU HUNGRY OR
THIRSTY? NO PROBLEM
• Osijek is
gastronomical
capital,too.Slavonian
style ( kulen,paprika
sausage,ham,bacon,fi
š paprikaš( fish stew
with chilli paprika).Two
brands of beer are
made here,and
Baranja wines you can
taste too.
FAMOUS PEOPLE FROM THE
PAST
• They were born in
• Jagoda Truhelka-the
Osijek:J.J.Strosmayer
writer
bishop,politician,writer
,a man who
supported our church
construction-19th
century
• Dora Pejačević-the
composer
• Franjo Krežma-the
violin virtuos
• Hollywood producer
• Branko Lustig
• Nobel prize winners
for chemistryLavoslav Ružička &
Vladimir Prelog
SOME MORE PICTURES
• Early morning view on • Autumn in Osijek park
Drava River
• The town library
• The Croatian National
Theatre
SUMMARY
• If you want to see something nice , to meet
friendly people , to be in town , but to enjoy in
peacefull place , to taste delicious food , to have
a holiday to remember…What can we say
except : YOU ARE WELCOME ! ( oh,yes ,bring
your friends and families-you won’t regret it ).
This is not a farewell,it’s only GOODBYE !
Teachers and pupils-primary school
Višnjevac,Croatia .