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Vukovar is located in the northeastern part of the Republic of Croatia (45 ° 20 'north latitude and 16 ° 40' east longitude) and is the seat of the Vukovar-Srijem County. It lies at the mouth of the River Vuka in the Danube River (Luka Vukovar – Rkm 1335) and has a border position on the Danube River towards Serbia in Vojvodina.
The Battle of Vukovar was an 87-day siege of Vukovar in eastern Croatia by the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), supported by various paramilitary forces from Serbia, between August and November 1991.
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Vukovar, a town of around 27 thousand inhabitants, is located in the north-east part of Croatia, at the border with Serbia across the Danube river. Osijek, the fourth largest city in Croatia, is 35 km away, while Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is around 300 km away. Another nearby large city is Novi Sad in Serbia, which is 80 km away from Vukovar....
Vukovar was first mentioned in the early 13th century and thanks to its location on the Danube river, it quickly grew to be an important place in the area and one of the main harbors on the Danube. Over the centuries Vukovar was part of the Kingdom of Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Habsburg Monarchy, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, Yugoslavia, an...
Getting to Vukovar is actually rather easy, no matter if you arrive from Croatia or Serbia (like I did). There are a few bus connections per day from Zagreb, the journey should take around 5 hours. When I went to Vukovar there were two daily buses from Novi Sad, the journey took around 2 hours, including the border crossing. Nearby Osijek is also w...
While I went to the city mostly for its recent history, there are actually a few Vukovar attractions that make the place worth visiting. The biggest one is Eltz Manor – the 18th-century Baroque palace that you might know from the 20 kuna banknote. During the 1991 Battle of Vukovar, the building was greatly damaged but now it’s restored to its forme...
Vukovar isn’t an easy place to visit. It might look nice and pretty and first but once you start noticing the war remnants and dig deeper into the history of the town you will realize what a haunting place this is. Life might be back to normal but the locals still live in the shadow of the tragic events of 1991. Still, I believe it’s important to s...
I published many articles about Croatia that you might find useful when planning your trip there. Here are some of them: 1. 33 Best Places to Visit in Croatia 2. 25 Wonderful Things to Do in Zagreb, Croatia 3. The Bay of Abandoned Hotels in Kupari, Croatia – the Urbex Heaven 4. 23 Amazing Things to Do in Dubrovnik, Croatia 5. How to visit Krka Nati...
Vukovar is the most eastern city in Croatia, right on the border with neighbouring country Serbia in Vukovar-Syrmia County. Also located on the Danube River (the Dunav in Croatian), the city has a population of just over 22,000 people.
The Vučedol dove, a baroque town centre, the famous water tower, the Eltz Castle... Situated in the Slavonia and Syrmia plains, Vukovar never loses its splendour no matter the season, and you will remember the flavours and fragrances you meet there for years to come.
The Vukovar Fortress is a great place to explore and learn about the history of Croatia. You can take a guided tour of the fortress and explore the museum. You can also take a boat ride along the Danube River and take in the beautiful views of the fortress.
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Vukovar is a symbol of resistance, invincibility and persistence. Vukovar is also a symbol of peace in which courage, self-sacrifice and the greatness of its defenders give it an exalted place in the creation of an independent Republic of Croatia. And then came 1991.
