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Osijek was heavily damaged during the Croatian =Serbian war that raged from 1991 to 1995.

The area the city occupies today was populated even in prehistoric times. The Romans erected the first urban settlement. But the geographical location made it prey to assault throughout the centuries. It was destroyed by the Huns, rebuilt in the Middle ages, destroyed by the Turks and rebuilt again in the 18th century.

Osijek boasts an eclectic architectural heritage.

The Church of St Peter and St Paul, the co-cathedral stands tall in the city.

Numerous new business are opening in the city.

The church was built in 1898.

Tram traffic is the only traffic in the square and surrounding streets. All traffic has been removed from thecentral area.

The Church of St Peter and St Paul, the co-cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Đakovo-Osijek. The multi-tiered 270 foot spire is one of the city's landmarks.

Osijek has a fantastic market downtown.

Osijek has a great daytime market. I was told it was too far, 8 blocks to go and come back. that has never stopped me. Off I ran.

It was worth the visit.

Fantastic fresh flowers

It covers a huge area.

Tvrđa is the Old Town of the city of Osijek in Croatia. It is the best-preserved and largest ensemble of Baroque buildings in Croatia and consists of a Hapsburg star fort built on the right bank of the River Drava.

The inside courtyard of the Franciscan Church - The Church of the Raising of the Holy Cross. Jesus on the cross is a unique metal sculpture. The cross is made of artillery artifacts and worth the visit.

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