Tvrđa

The limestone fortress stretches along the Drava River bank with eight bastions, military structures, and administrative buildings forming a geometric defensive layout.

Construction of the fortress began in 1712 under Habsburg rule, following designs by Mathias von Kaiserfeld and later Maximilian Gosseau de Henef until 1735.

The Holy Trinity Square contains architectural monuments, museums, educational institutions, and the Museum of Slavonia, displaying regional heritage collections.

The Water Gate, constructed in 1710, remains the only preserved entrance of four original gates and provides access to the Drava riverfront.

The fortress introduced Croatia's first public water supply system in 1751 and featured street lights as early as 1717.

Location: Osijek

Inception: August 1, 1712

Made from material: limestone

Address: Vijenac Ivana Meštrovića 26f, 31000 Osijek 31000

Phone: +385031321319

Email: tvrdja@osijek.hr

GPS coordinates: 45.56107,18.69609

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34