Tvrđa
A star-shaped fortress town built by the Habsburgs in the 18th century, with Baroque squares, churches and student bars concentrated within its stone-paved quarter.
Tvrđa is a Baroque fortress town that Austria built after driving out the Ottomans in 1712–1721. It is one of the best-preserved 18th-century Baroque complexes in Croatia. At its center is Holy Trinity Square, surrounded by the former headquarters, the Slavonian Museum, the Church of St. Michael and a Franciscan monastery. Parts of the city walls and water gate survive. It is quiet during the day and lively at night, with student bars and cafés. Entry is free. From the city center, you can walk about 10 minutes along the Drava riverside path or take a tram.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Holy Trinity Square & Plague Column
- Museum of Slavonia
- Church of St. Michael, Osijek
- Drava Promenade
- European Avenue (Secession Buildings)
- Osijek Pedestrian Bridge
- Museum of Fine Arts Osijek
- Ante Starčević Square