Vinkovci Attractions
Vinkovci has a long history. It was founded by the Romans under the name Aurelia Cibalae and is noted for being the birth town of Emperors Valens and Valentinian. Today Vinkovci is a typical Slavonian town, home to a number of attractions and host to a popular festival. The Vinkovci Autumn Festival (Vinkovacke Jeseni) draws visitors from throughout Slavonia and other parts of Croatia. It is a festival of Croatian folklore, with music, costumes, performers, and street events.
Also of interest in Vinkovci is the St. Elias Church (Sv Ilija), which dates to the 12th Century, and the Civic Museum (Gradski Muzej). On display in the museum are artifacts from the Roman necropolis as well as a section on Croatian folklore. The Church of St Eusebius and St Pollio (Sv Euzebije I Polion) dates to the late 18th Century.
Also of interest in Vinkovci is the St. Elias Church (Sv Ilija), which dates to the 12th Century, and the Civic Museum (Gradski Muzej). On display in the museum are artifacts from the Roman necropolis as well as a section on Croatian folklore. The Church of St Eusebius and St Pollio (Sv Euzebije I Polion) dates to the late 18th Century.
