OSIJEK
Advent
The two-time winner of the title of "The Most Beautiful Advent in Croatia" is in the running again to confirm that status this December.
by the St. Peter and Paul Co-cathedral and experience the enchanting and charming European avenues, the streets filled with art nouveau palaces and the prettiest city parks. Right next to Tvrđa, illuminated with more than 30 thousand lights, you will find the famous symbol of Osijek's Advent - the Christmas Tram. This year you won't be able to take it on a ride (due to the renovation of the tracks), but it offers a great time for the youngest members of your families. Tourist Board of the City of Osijek
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spot to do some Christmas shopping for items made by local artisans. During the weekend - head to Franjevačka Street, which on weekends during Advent is transformed into an enchanting stage under the stars. Live music, dancing, and songs will warm your body and soul, and performances by popular Croatian musicians and bands: Vanna, klapa Intrade, Vatra, Marko Tolja, Mia Dimšić... are reason more to head to Osijek. The connector between those two Advent locations, the main square of the Holy Trinity, is enchanting on its own. The lavishly decorated Christmas tree and creative installations will awaken the child within you, as will riding the large Ferris wheel that offers the most spectacular view of Tvrđa. The youngest members of your family will be delighted by Santa Claus' Central Office (open daily from December 15 to 24, 2023), the carnival in Kralj Držislav Park, the icy fantasy of the Sokol ice ring, performances, and the children's New Year's Eve party. On weekends, get ready for another spectacle - the thematic festival of lights, so charge the batteries on your phones and cameras. The New Year's Eve party at Tvrđa will be amazing, with a performance by popular Croatian pop-rock band Parni valjak. While taking your Advent walk through the city, pass
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his December, experience one of the most beautiful countdowns to Christmas in Osijek, where Advent in Osijek (December 1 - December 30, 2023) once again transforms the largest city in eastern Croatia into a winter wonderland with a thousand lights, light installations, good music, plenty of surprises for all ages, and the flavors and aromas that make the holidays what they are. The heart of the Advent events in the city on the Drava River is its romantic Baroque center, Tvrđa, where various experiences can be found at three locations. On Juraj Križanić Square immerse yourself in enchanting traditional flavors and aromas - try langošice, sarmice, roasted sausages in buns, fritule, and other sweet and savory treats, all accompanied with music by local musicians. It is also a great Advent
Text: Željka Kunštek Photos: © Tourist Board of the City of Osijek
Osijek's Advent fairytale
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