Požega, Administrative center in Požega Valley, Croatia
Požega is a town in eastern Croatia situated at about 155 meters elevation within a valley surrounded by rolling hills. The Orljava River flows through the area, with fertile plains forming the landscape that defines the region.
The town began in 1227 as an estate owned by a Croatian-Hungarian queen and later became an important Ottoman administrative center from 1537 onward. This period of rule left a lasting mark on the town's layout and growth.
The Gymnasium established here in 1699 became one of the earliest educational institutions in Croatia, leading locals to call the place the "Athens of Slavonia". This intellectual legacy still shapes how residents view their town today.
The central location within the Požega-Slavonia region makes it easy to reach other places and connect to the wider eastern Croatia network. Visitors get better results exploring during warmer months when the surrounding areas show their best qualities.
The main square takes its name from a devastating plague that swept through in 1739, with a monument still standing there to mark that period. The reconstruction that followed shaped much of what visitors see in the town center today.
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