Bobota

Bobota is a rural settlement in the Pannonian Basin located along the D55 road between Osijek and Vukovar at roughly 80 meters elevation. The terrain is flat and used primarily for growing maize and wheat.

The name comes from 'Bobe', referring to ancestors who migrated during Ottoman rule as part of the Great Serb Migration under Arsenije III Čarnojević. This movement reshaped the population and culture of the entire region.

The Church of St George functions as the spiritual center for residents, and the local school has taught in Serbian language for centuries. These buildings shape how people here express their beliefs and cultural identity.

The settlement is accessible via the D55 highway, which connects it to nearby towns like Osijek and Vukovar. The flat landscape makes it easy to explore on foot or by car.

The Bobota Canal was built north of the village as one of the first large-scale water systems constructed since Roman times. This project shows how the area adapted its agriculture to manage water flow through the flat landscape.

Location: Trpinja

Location: Vukovar-Srijem County

Elevation above the sea: 80 m

Shares border with: Ćelije

GPS coordinates: 45.42194,18.85611

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52