Ðakovo
Encyclopedia
Đakovo is a town in the region of Slavonia
, Croatia
.
Đakovo is the centre of the fertile and rich Đakovo region .
and 34 km (21.1 mi) southeast of Našice
; elevation 111 m.
It is located near the motorway A5
/E73, at the intersection of the state road D7
to Osijek, the arterial roads D38
to Požega
, D46
to Vinkovci
and the connecting road D515
to Našice
.
The railroad Ploče
–Sarajevo
–Vrpolje
–Osijek
–Budapest
runs through the city.
:
The Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Đakovo
is the town's most famous landmark and the most important sacral object, not only in Đakovo but also throughout the whole region of Slavonia
. The Cathedral was built 1866-1882 under Josip Juraj Strossmayer
, then the bishop of the Đakovo and Srijem Catholic
diocese
. The landscaped park from the 19th century near the bishop's palace is a horticultural monument under special protection as well as the nearby Small Park (Mali Park) dating from the turn of the 19th/20th century.
The central traditional event is called Đakovački vezovi
(Đakovo Embroidery). It is a folklore show of the regions Slavonia and Baranja
that is organized yearly in the beginning of July, and it presents traditional folk costumes, folklore dancing and singing groups, customs. The Cathedral hosts choirs, opera artists, and art exhibitions are organized in the exhibition salon. The horse and wedding wagon show is a special part of the program. During the sports program, pure-bred white Lipizzaner horses can be seen on the racecourse. They come from the horse-breeding centre in Ivandvor, which has been breeding horses ever since 1506.
The town and the surroundings offer many sports and recreation facilities, such as tennis courts, racecourse, gym, swimming pool, etc. The lakes Jošava, Mlinac, Borovik as well as fishponds, backwaters and canals offer fine angling opportunities. High and low game hunting is possible in the immediate surroundings or farther on the Dilj
and mountain to the southwest.
The traditional Slavonia
n cuisine
, famous for its meat specialities (kulen
smoked sausage, kobasica sausages, smoked ham), venison and freshwater fish dishes are offered both in Đakovo and its surroundings. Of particular interest are the exquisite wines of the Đakovo region: Weissburgunder, Traminer and Riesling
.
The town is home to a monument to Croatian politician Stjepan Radić
.
Slavonia
Slavonia is a geographical and historical region in eastern Croatia...
, Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
.
Đakovo is the centre of the fertile and rich Đakovo region .
Geography
Đakovo is located 37 km (23 mi) to the southwest of OsijekOsijek
Osijek is the fourth largest city in Croatia with a population of 83,496 in 2011. It is the largest city and the economic and cultural centre of the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia, as well as the administrative centre of Osijek-Baranja county...
and 34 km (21.1 mi) southeast of Našice
Našice
Našice is a town in the Osijek-Baranja county of Croatia, population 7,894 , total municipality population 16,228 . It is located on the northern slopes of Krndija Mountain in eastern Slavonia, 51 km southwest of Osijek; elevation 157 m....
; elevation 111 m.
It is located near the motorway A5
A5 (Croatia)
The A5 motorway is a motorway in Croatia spanning . It connects Osijek, the largest city in Slavonia region, to the Croatian motorway network at the Sredanci interchange of the A3 motorway. The A5 represents a significant north–south transportation corridor in Croatia and is a part of the...
/E73, at the intersection of the state road D7
D7 (Croatia)
D7 is a state road connecting Beli Manastir, Osijek, Čepin and Đakovo to Slavonski Šamac border crossing to Bosnia and Herzegovina and to Duboševica border crossing to Hungary...
to Osijek, the arterial roads D38
D38 (Croatia)
D38 is a state road in the Slavonia region of Croatia that connects the cities of Pakrac, Požega, Pleternica and Đakovo. The road is 120.8 km long....
to Požega
Požega, Croatia
Požega is a city in western Slavonia, eastern Croatia, with a total population of 26,403 . It is the administrative center of the Požega-Slavonia County.-Geography:...
, D46
D46 (Croatia)
D46 state road in the eastern part of Croatia connects the cities and towns of Đakovo and Vinkovci to the state road network of Croatia, and to the border with Serbia. The road is long...
to Vinkovci
Vinkovci
Vinkovci is a city in Croatia, in the Vukovar-Syrmia County. In the 2011 census, the total population of the city was 35,375, making it the largest town of the county...
and the connecting road D515
D515 (Croatia)
D515 is a state road in Slavonia region of Croatia connecting Našice and Đakovo, i.e. the D2 and D7 state roads. The road is long.The road, as well as all other state roads in Croatia, is managed and maintained by Hrvatske ceste, state owned company....
to Našice
Našice
Našice is a town in the Osijek-Baranja county of Croatia, population 7,894 , total municipality population 16,228 . It is located on the northern slopes of Krndija Mountain in eastern Slavonia, 51 km southwest of Osijek; elevation 157 m....
.
The railroad Ploče
Ploce
Ploče is a town and a notable seaport in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County of Croatia.The total population of Ploče is 10,102 , in the following settlements:* Baćina, population 564* Banja, population 176* Komin, population 1,222...
–Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
–Vrpolje
Vrpolje
Vrpolje is a village and a municipality in Brod-Posavina County, Croatia. It is located 10 km south of Đakovo; elevation 90 m. The population of the village is 2,110, while the total municipality population is 4,023. Chief occupations are farming and livestock breeding...
–Osijek
Osijek
Osijek is the fourth largest city in Croatia with a population of 83,496 in 2011. It is the largest city and the economic and cultural centre of the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia, as well as the administrative centre of Osijek-Baranja county...
–Budapest
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
runs through the city.
Demographics
There is a total of 27,798 residents in the municipality (census 2011), in the following individual settlementsNaselje
Naselje is a settlement in Croatia, usually translated as settlement. It is the smallest unit of Croatian territory. Individual settlements are by and large referred to as selo , while naselje is a statistical and administrative category. The units of local government in Croatia, cities and...
:
- BudrovciBudrovciBudrovci is a village in Croatia. It is connected by the D46 highway....
, population 1,268 - Đakovo, population 19,508
- Đurđanci, population 428
- Ivanovci GorjanskiIvanovci GorjanskiIvanovci Gorjanski is a village in Croatia....
, population 574 - KuševacKuševacKuševac is a village in Croatia. It is connected by the D7 highway....
, population 1,041 - Novi Perkovci, population 243
- PiškorevciPiškorevciPiškorevci is a village in eastern Croatia located south of Đakovo. The population is 1,888 ....
, population 1,888 - Selci ĐakovačkiSelci ĐakovačkiSelci Đakovački is a village in Croatia. It is connected by the D38 highway....
, population 1,799 - Široko PoljeŠiroko PoljeŠiroko Polje is a village in Croatia. It is connected by the D7 highway....
, population 1,011
Economy
Chief occupations include farming, livestock breeding, leather and wool processing; horse selection centre; major industries are wood processing (furniture), textiles, chemicals and food processing, building material, printing and tourism.Culture
Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Đakovo
The Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul , the co-cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Đakovo-Osijek, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Đakovo, Croatia. It is sometimes referred only as the Cathedral of St. Peter....
is the town's most famous landmark and the most important sacral object, not only in Đakovo but also throughout the whole region of Slavonia
Slavonia
Slavonia is a geographical and historical region in eastern Croatia...
. The Cathedral was built 1866-1882 under Josip Juraj Strossmayer
Josip Juraj Strossmayer
Josip Juraj Strossmayer was a Croatian politician, Roman Catholic bishop and benefactor.-Early life and rise as a cleric:...
, then the bishop of the Đakovo and Srijem Catholic
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
diocese
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
. The landscaped park from the 19th century near the bishop's palace is a horticultural monument under special protection as well as the nearby Small Park (Mali Park) dating from the turn of the 19th/20th century.
The central traditional event is called Đakovački vezovi
Đakovački vezovi
Đakovački vezovi is the biggest traditional festival in Đakovo, Croatia.The festival of Đakovački vezovi was founded in 1967, on the occasion of the international year of tourism...
(Đakovo Embroidery). It is a folklore show of the regions Slavonia and Baranja
Baranya (region)
Baranya or Baranja is a geographical region between the Danube and the Drava rivers. Its territory is divided between Hungary and Croatia...
that is organized yearly in the beginning of July, and it presents traditional folk costumes, folklore dancing and singing groups, customs. The Cathedral hosts choirs, opera artists, and art exhibitions are organized in the exhibition salon. The horse and wedding wagon show is a special part of the program. During the sports program, pure-bred white Lipizzaner horses can be seen on the racecourse. They come from the horse-breeding centre in Ivandvor, which has been breeding horses ever since 1506.
The town and the surroundings offer many sports and recreation facilities, such as tennis courts, racecourse, gym, swimming pool, etc. The lakes Jošava, Mlinac, Borovik as well as fishponds, backwaters and canals offer fine angling opportunities. High and low game hunting is possible in the immediate surroundings or farther on the Dilj
Dilj
Dilj is a mountain in south-central Slavonia, located in eastern Croatia. Of all the Slovanian mountains Dilj is lowest-lying at 471 meters. It is located north of Slavonski Brod and south of Krndija.-References:...
and mountain to the southwest.
The traditional Slavonia
Slavonia
Slavonia is a geographical and historical region in eastern Croatia...
n cuisine
Cuisine
Cuisine is a characteristic style of cooking practices and traditions, often associated with a specific culture. Cuisines are often named after the geographic areas or regions that they originate from...
, famous for its meat specialities (kulen
Kulen
Kulen is a type of flavored sausage made of minced pork that is traditionally produced in Croatia and Serbia , and its designation of origin has been protected. In parts of Slavonia, kulen is called kulin due to Ikavian speech.The meat is low-fat, rather brittle and dense, and the flavor is spicy...
smoked sausage, kobasica sausages, smoked ham), venison and freshwater fish dishes are offered both in Đakovo and its surroundings. Of particular interest are the exquisite wines of the Đakovo region: Weissburgunder, Traminer and Riesling
Riesling
Riesling is a white grape variety which originated in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling white wines. Riesling wines are usually varietally...
.
The town is home to a monument to Croatian politician Stjepan Radić
Stjepan Radic
Stjepan Radić was a Croatian politician and the founder of the Croatian Peasant Party in 1905. Radić is credited with galvanizing the peasantry of Croatia into a viable political force...
.