VUKOVAR The city of Vukovar is situated in the eastern part of Croatia, the Danube river flows through it. It is one very interasting city, with attractive buildings, old castles, such as the castle of Eltz family from 18th century, baroque buildings, a monestery, and different kinds of churches. One of the most attractive places is Vučedol, the famous archeological sight where the ritual vessel called Vučedol Dove was found. VUKOVAR IS FUN AND BEAUTIFUL ! ! !

VUKOVAR HISTORY During the patriotic war in the 1991., the whole city of Vukovar was completely destroyed, including buildings such as schools, churches, hospitals. Thousands of people were injured and killed in the war. Croatia will never forget how this city suffered during that terrible time of its history. VUKOVAR HISTORY IS INTERESTIN G ! ! !

Lonjsko polje In the valley of the Sava, not far from Zagreb, is a region of still partially preserved wetland wilderness, unique in Europe for its flora and fauna. On the 506 square kilometres of Lonjsko polje are oak forests and meadow. When the area floods in spring, it is a real bird reserve, in which 270 species of birds live, some of them are quite rare. With some 600 pairs it has the greatest concentration of white storks in Europe.

A special attraction represents the architecture of wooden houses, which are a true monument of architectural heritage. Bird watching, cycling, walking, boating, horseback riding, bathing and hunting and angling are major sports and recreational activities making excursions and photo-safari

In Lonjsko polje an unforgettable experience. One of its attractions is Čigoč-the European Stork Village, where almost every house has at least one stork nest on its roof. It has been protected as a Nature Park since 1990.

Zagreb Zagreb is Croatia’s capital and its largest city. Zagreb is Croatia’s political and administrative centre and is home to the Croatian National. Zagreb is situated the area stretching from the mountain Medvednica. Croatia’s longest river, the Sava, flows through Zagreb. Zagreb has numerous culturat monuments, more than twenty museums,about fifty galleries, a dozen theatres, several concert-halls and more than twenty cinemas. One good example is the Mimara Museum with its unique display of art pieces from all over the world. Zagreb is home to numerous cultural institutions, companies, organisations and societies, banks and agencies. It has numerous sports venues ; swimming pools ; stadiums ; famous parks-Maksimir, Tuškanac, Zrinjevac and the Botanicial Gardens.

The history of Zagreb dates back to 1094.The settlement Kaptol developed north of the Cathedral, as did the fortified settlement Gradec on the neighbouring hill.The Croatian and Hungarian king Bela IV bestowed Gradec with a Golden Bull, which offered its citizens autonomy. According to legend, Bela left Gradec a cannon, under the condition that it be fired every day so that it did not rust. Since 1877 till today the cannon is fired from the Lotrščak tower on Grič marking noon. The name Zagreb was used for Kaptol and Gradec in the 16th century for the first time.

In the 17 century Zagreb was chosen as the seat of the Croatian viceroys. The Jesuits came to Zagreb and built the first grammar school, the St. Catherine’s church. And a monastery. Zagreb was badly damaged by fire and plague in the 17th and 18th centuries. In 1776 the goverment was moved from Varaždin to Zagreb. Zagreb university was founded in 1874 and the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb is one of the most beautiful cities in Croatia. It has a rich cultural and historic tradition. It is our home town and we love it because it is beautiful and fun. There are many places where you can go out and spend time with your friends. It’s small but it’s also big, it has a big heart and nice and warm people.

Kopački Rit Kopački Rit is a nature park in eastern Croatia. It is located northwest of the rivers Drava and Danube. It comprises many backwaters and ponds. It is one of the most important and most attractive preserved wetlands in Europe. The nature, the waters, its flora and fauna attract excursionists, visitors, experts and scientists from the whole

Europe. A part of Kopački Rit was designated as a special zoological reserve. Around 260 various bird species nest here among which are wild geese, ducks, Great White Egret, White Stork, Black Stork, White-tailed Eagle, crows, coots, gulls, terns, kingfishers, Green Woodpecker and others.There are many other species whichEurope. A part of Kopački Rit was designated as a special zoological reserve. Around 260 various bird species nest here among which are wild geese, ducks, Great White Egret, White Stork, Black Stork, White-tailed Eagle, crows, coots, gulls, terns, kingfishers, Green Woodpecker and others.There are many other species which

use this area as their temporary home on migration from the north to the south. There are 40 fish species (pike, ide, tench, bream, carp, catfish, pike-perch, perch and others. Several mammal species live here as well among which are wild cat, pine marten, stone marten, weasel, sable, otter and others. Plant life, typical of wetlands, is also

Quizz questions 1. Where was Vučedol Dove found? 2. How many types of birds visit Kopački Rit and Lonjsko polje every year? 3. What are the two old parts of Zagreb called? 4. When was Varaždin founded? 5. When was Zagreb badly damaged by fire?

found there. Guided tourist visits by panoramic ships, boats, horse rides are organized. Angling and hunting are also allowed in some parts of Kopački Rit. With it variety in wild life and biological deversity it is truely a unique place, not only in this part of Croatia but in the whole world.

Požega-Slavonia County Požega valley is borderedby massifs of Papuk, Psunj, Požeska and Dilj gora ( mountain ) and was known as early as Roman times as the golden valley. The Požega-Slavonia county spreads over the area of 1,821 km2, with Požega as the center of its cultural and economics life. State and joint Hunting-grounds are administered by Hunting societies and privatem hunting-grounds lease-holders are united in the Hunting Federation of the Požega-Slavonia County. Wuality wines from the vineyards of kutjevo, lively landscape and abundance of game shall win the hart of every hunter. A large population of wild boars at the hillsides of Papuk, Krndija and Psunj guarantees very successful joint hunting. Individual hunting in Zvecevo, South Papuk and Western Papuk hunting-grounds of deer, roe-buck or trophy wild boars offer unforgettable exprerience of free nature. Fallow deer lives lives in South Krndija hunting-grounds, while fox, wild cat, badger and pine marten are frequent inhabitants of forest of the County. Hunting associations of Požega valley and the surrounding of Lipik provide good hunting of pheasant, snipe, quail and rabbit.

Požega vineyards

Varaždin is a city in northwestern Croatia,81 km north of Zagreb.It has a population of It is the center of Varaždin county and is near the Drava river.It’s famous for its barouque buildings,textile and food industry. Varaždin is the preserved urban complex in continental Croatia.The Old City (fortress) is an example of medieval defensive buildings.It was built in the 14th century,and in the 15th century the rounded towers were added.In 1523,Count Juraj Brandnburg built the town hall in late baroqe style.There is Varaždin coat of arms at the foot of the tower.Also a guard-changing ceremony is held in front of it every Saturday.Varaždin’s Cathedral was built in 1647,it has a beautiful baroque entrance,18th-century altar and a lot of paintings.There are many baroque and rococo palaces and houses in the town.Particulary important is Varaždin’s Croatian National Theatre from 1873,designed by the fmous Viennese architet Herman Helmer.A barouge-music festival has been held annualy since 1973 (Baroque Evenings)some of the finest musicians and their fans from Croatia and the world attended it.

Highly recommended to tourists is also the historical street festival Špancir fest which is held every September.Varaždin became a free royal boroughin 1209.it becamebecame economic and military centre of northen Croatia.Because of Turkish raids, the town was structured as a fortress. Varaždin had several owners,the most influential were family Frankopan,Celje. Brandenburg built the town hall.At the end of the 16th century Count Toma Bakač Erdödy, a prefect became it’s last owner.In 1756 Ban Franjo Nadasdy chose Varaždin as his official residence. It became the capital of Cratia with the goverment’s headquaters and administration offices situated there. The Jesuits built the gymnasium, the convent, churches and monasteries, all in the baroque style. The fire badly devastated the town in The goverment and the administrative institutions were moved because of that to Zagreb.

In the 20 th century it has become the industrial centre of that part of Croatia.Today, it known for its rich cutural and historical tradition.It is a beautiful old city, where you have feeling that you have walked into history.