Osijek Attractions
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Osijek became a city when the three districts of Fort (Tvrda), Lower Town (Donji Grad), and Upper Town (Gornji Grad) merged into one. Osijek was bombed for over a year following the declaration of independence in 1991. Consequently many buildings were damaged. The town has a thriving city center, and numerous attractions such as churches, a Fine Arts Gallery, and museum.
The fort (Fvrda) was one of the areas that escaped much of the destruction in the 1990s. Many Baroque buildings from the 18th Century can be seen, although the architecture is quite simple and uninspiring due to the fact that the area was intended to house workers and soldiers. In the Upper Town (Gornji Grad), the main square, Trg Sv Trojstva is the city center, with shops and restaurants, and where most visitors spend their time while in Osijek. Europe Avenue (Europska Avenija) is the main road that runs between the fort and Upper Town.
The fort (Fvrda) was one of the areas that escaped much of the destruction in the 1990s. Many Baroque buildings from the 18th Century can be seen, although the architecture is quite simple and uninspiring due to the fact that the area was intended to house workers and soldiers. In the Upper Town (Gornji Grad), the main square, Trg Sv Trojstva is the city center, with shops and restaurants, and where most visitors spend their time while in Osijek. Europe Avenue (Europska Avenija) is the main road that runs between the fort and Upper Town.
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