Osijek is the fourth-largest city in Croatia, with a population of 96,848 in 2021.
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15 Facts About Osijek
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In 1566, Suleiman the Magnificent built a famous, 8-km-long wooden bridge of boats in Osijek, considered at that time to be one of the wonders of the world.
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In 1809, Osijek was granted the title of a Free Royal City, and during the early 19th century, it was the largest city in Croatia.
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The Osijek oil refinery was a strategic bombing target of the Oil Campaign of World War II.
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Osijek area used to be much more industrialised and a broad range of goods and products were being manufactured there.
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The Day of the City of Osijek is celebrated with a cultural and artistic activities and exhibitions.
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Surroundings of Osijek provide opportunities for hunting and angling on the Drava river and its backwaters.
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NK Osijek are the city's main football team, which are followed by their supporters group called Kohorta Osijek, playing in the Croatian First League at Gradski vrt stadium.
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Osijek remains a popular domestic tourist destination for its Baroque style, open spaces and ample recreational opportunities.
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Osijek is home to one of the few Croatian zoological gardens, along the Drava river.
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Transport links to and from Osijek include major railway and highway junctions, a river port, and Osijek Airport.
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Osijek represented Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin.
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