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Rural holidays in the Croatian-Serbian border area
On both sides of the Croatian-Serbian border fertile land produces wines and agricultural products that
already the Romans treasured highly.
The Eastern Croatian regions Slavonia and Baranja and the Northern Serbian province of
Vojvodina are located in the transition area between Central Europe and the Balkans. They
were once considered the breadbasket of Yugoslavia. As part of the Pannonian basin this area
is known for its fertile soil so that agriculture continues playing a big role even today. The
many regional and seasonal products contribute to the excellent reputation of the local
gastronomy. Both regions have always been a melting pot of different ethnic groups that have
left their traces in this part of the land.
The fourth biggest city of Croatia is Osijek, the center of Slavonia. In the historic city center the
influences of the “Habsburg Monarchy” can be felt clearly. Osijek is close to the nature park “Kopački
rit”, that is part of a nature reserves along the Danube which extends itself to Serbia and Hungary. It is
one of the most important wetlands in Europe and habitat for around 300 species of birds. Through
countless river arms it forms a landscape that reminds the visitor of the Danube Delta. In the Croatian
hinterland, the Danube flows through hills and fields, vineyards and villages that have maintained their
authentic rural traditions. Opportunities to visit the farms abound in order to get to know the lifestyle of
the locals. In the wine region of Baranja in Northeastern Croatia between the Danube and the Drava
River is a wine cellar in which 200 years old wine barrels are kept.
In the Eastern part of Croatia, framed by the Danube and the spures of the Fruška Gora National Park
in Serbia, the wine region Ilok is situated. A winery with wine cellars from the 15th to 18th century is
located there and opens to visitors. Nearby Vukovar is known for its archaeological site Vučedol, with
artifacts of the culture of the same name that dates back to 3000 B.C. to 2200 B.C.
The mountain range Fruška Gora, with altitudes around 500 m, is one of the few elevations in the
Pannonian plain. This area is considered one of the three holy mountains in the Christian Orthodox
religion. On the slopes, Romans already cultivated wine 2000 years ago. The city Sremska Mitrovica
is located near the river Sava, south of the Fruška Gora mountain range, and was once named
Sirmium, a Roman capital. In Sirmium and the surrounding area ten Roman emperors were born. The
Emperor's Palace and the archaeological museum of the city can be explored by guided tours or
individually.
Rural communities in the province of Vojvodina keep the traditional lifestyle one can experienced and
tasted under the motto of “Soulfood Serbia”. The authentic cuisine is being offered with the idea of
getting to know the soul of Serbia through food. This is possible in one of the many ethnic restaurants
or on a Salaš, one of those typical solitary and authentic farms so characteristic of the region. The
experience would not be complete without local musicians playing Tamburaši, the traditional music of
Vojvodina. Novi Sad, the second-biggest city of the country on the banks of the Danube and on the
slopes of Fruška Gora National Park, eludes a multicultural character despite its moderate size. Signs
show the name of the city in five languages here.
General Information regarding the Danube is available at:
DANUBE COMPETENCE CENTER
Čika Ljubina 8/I, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia Tel: +381 (0)11 655 7116 · Fax: +381 (0)11 263 0399
E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.danubecc.org. www.danube.travel
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