Slavonski Brod
Slavonski Brod Location of Slavonski Brod in Croatia
Coordinates: 45°16′N 18°01′E / 45.267, 18.017
Country	Croatia
County	Brod-Posavina
Government
- Mayor	Dr. Mirko Duspara (HSP)
Area
- Total	50.27 km² (19.4 sq mi)
Population (2007)
- Total	61,823
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)

Slavonski Brod is a city in Croatia, with a population of 61,823 in 2001. The city was known as Marsonia in the Roman Empire, and as Brod na Savi 1244–1934. Located in the region of Slavonia, it is the centre of Brodsko-Posavska county, and a river port on the Sava river. It is 197 km southeast of Zagreb and at an elevation of 96 m. Although 'brod' is the word 'ship' in modern Croatian, the city's name bears witness to an older meaning - 'water crossing'. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2631x2170, 462 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Osijek Slavonski Brod Slatina, Croatia Virovitica Split Rijeka ÄŒakovec Solin Gospić Bjelovar Bilje User:Elephantus/Test... Image File history File links Red_pog2. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... The counties are primary territorial subdivisions of the Republic of Croatia. ... Brod-Posavina county - Brodsko-posavska županija is the southern Slavonian county in Croatia. ... The Croatian Party of Rights (Croatian Hrvatska Stranka Prava, HSP) is a right-wing political party in Croatia, the oldest in the country. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries that do not observe summer time Central European Time (CET) is one of the names of the time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Central European Time West Africa Time British Summer Time* Irish Summer Time* Western European Summer Time* Category: ... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries that do not observe summer time Central European Summer Time (CEST) is one of the names of UTC+2 time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Eastern European Time Central Africa Time Israel Standard Time South Africa Standard Time Central European Summer Time West Africa Summer Time Category: ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... For other uses, see Roman Empire (disambiguation). ... This article is about the year 1244. ... Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Coat of arms Slavonia (Croatian: Slavonija) is a geographical and historical region in eastern Croatia. ... Brod-Posavina county - Brodsko-posavska županija is the southern Slavonian county in Croatia. ... Categories: Stub | Commercial item transport and distribution | Transportation ... Sava also Save (in Serbian: Сава; German: Save; Hungarian: Száva) is a river in Europe, a right side tributary of Danube at Belgrade. ... Location of Zagreb within Croatia Coordinates: , Country RC diocese 1094 Free royal city 1242 Unified 1850 Government  - Mayor Milan Bandić Area [1]  - Total 641. ...

Geography

The city developed at the strategically important crossing over the Sava river towards Bosanski Brod in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is an important intersection of the Posavina part of the highway and a railway junction, since it is located on the highway linking Zagreb–Lipovac–Belgrade (E70, A3) and the Zagreb–Vinkovci–Belgrade railway. The ship port 'Brod' on the Sava river is under construction. For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ... Sava also Save (in Serbian: Сава; German: Save; Hungarian: Száva) is a river in Europe, a right side tributary of Danube at Belgrade. ... Bosanski Brod (Serbian: Босански Брод or Bosanski Brod; Bosnian: Bosanski Brod; Croatian: Bosanski Brod) also known as Brod (Брод), formerly known as Srpski Brod (Српски Брод), is a town and municipality located on the right bank of the river Sava in the north of Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. ... Sava River in Belgrade Posavina (Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian: Posavina or Посавина, Slovenian: Posavje) is a Slavic name for the Sava river basin in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. ... Location of Zagreb within Croatia Coordinates: , Country RC diocese 1094 Free royal city 1242 Unified 1850 Government  - Mayor Milan Bandić Area [1]  - Total 641. ... Lipovac is a village located in Srijem, eastern Croatia, at the border with Serbia. ... For other uses, see Belgrade (disambiguation). ... From west to east: La Coruña, Bilbao, San Sebastián, Bordeaux, Saint-Etienne, Lyon, Turin, Verona, Venice, Trieste, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Belgrade, TimiÅŸoara, Craiova, Bucarest, Rousse, Varna, Samsun, Trabzon, Poti. ... Location of Zagreb within Croatia Coordinates: , Country RC diocese 1094 Free royal city 1242 Unified 1850 Government  - Mayor Milan Bandić Area [1]  - Total 641. ... [[Image: Vinkovci (Croatia) |250px|none|]] Coordinates: Country  Croatia County Vukovar-Srijem Government  - Mayor Mladen Karlić (HDZ) Elevation 90 m (295. ... For other uses, see Belgrade (disambiguation). ... Sava also Save (in Serbian: Сава; German: Save; Hungarian: Száva) is a river in Europe, a right side tributary of Danube at Belgrade. ...

There is also new modern highway under construction, on the international transit route 5C, which will connect Northern Europe and Hungary with Croatia (region of Slavonia), Bosnia and Herzegovina and again Croatia (coastal region of Dalmatia). Alignment of this highway is some 16 km far away from the center of town. With completion of this route, the area of the town of Slavonski Brod will become one of the major highway intersections in this part of the Europe connecting directions west-east and north-south.

Economy

The city's economy is based on farming, viticulture, fruit growing, metal-processing , timber and (furniture wood, parquetry), textiles (ready-made), leather, foodstuffs (brewery), building material (lime), and printing industries. For other uses, see Fruit (disambiguation). ... This article is about metallic materials. ... Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill Timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for use—from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial use—as structural material for construction or wood... For the UK band, see Furniture (band). ... Parquet redirects here. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Slavonski Brod is also home to some of the most important metal companies in Southeastern Europe, the Djuro Djakovic consortium, consisting of a number of factories producing very diverse products, mainly for export. The consortium is capable of producing: locomotives, tramways, wagons, bridges, industrial plants, nuclear reactors, car parts, heavily armed vehicles, agricultural machinery, etc. The Balkans is the historic and geographic name used to describe southeastern Europe (see the Definitions and boundaries section below). ... Great Western Railway No. ...

The surrounding areas of the Slavonski Brod are home to splendid vineyards, which produce exceptional vines such as those from the Zdjelarević cellar, which are among the best in all Croatia. These vines are also exported across Europe. For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

Service industries are becoming rapidly important, especially tourism. The city has an important cultural heritage, including a fortress and a Franciscan monastery with a rich library. Fortifications (Latin fortis, strong, and facere, to make) are military constructions designed for defensive warfare. ... The Order of Friars Minor and other Franciscan movements are disciples of Saint Francis of Assisi. ...

Cultural heritage

The old fortress from the Baroque period, was constructed during the Austro-Hungarian Empire to serve as a stronghold against the Ottoman Empire, which was situated on the other bank of the Sava river. It is in the Vauban style, named after one of the best European experts in the building of fortifications in 17th and 18th centuries. It is one of Europe's best preserved fortresses, and also one of the biggest on the former Austro-Hungarian Military Frontier. In a way, it is the continental obverse of Diocletian's Palace in Split, by its monumentality. For other uses, see Baroque (disambiguation). ... Official languages Latin, German, Hungarian Established church Roman Catholic Capital & Largest City Vienna pop. ... Motto دولت ابد مدت Devlet-i Ebed-müddet (The Eternal State) Anthem Ottoman imperial anthem Borders in 1683, see: list of territories Capital Söğüt (1299–1326) Bursa (1326–1365) Edirne (1365–1453) Constantinople (1453–1922) Government Monarchy Sultans  - 1281–1326 (first) Osman I  - 1918–22 (last) Mehmed VI Grand Viziers  - 1320... Sava also Save (in Serbian: Сава; German: Save; Hungarian: Száva) is a river in Europe, a right side tributary of Danube at Belgrade. ... Sébastien Le Prestre, Seigneur de Vauban and later Marquis de Vauban (May 15, 1633 - March 30, 1707), commonly referred to as Vauban, was a Marshal of France and the foremost military engineer of his age, famed for his skill in both designing fortifications and in breaking through them. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Frontiersman from PomoriÅ¡je, first half of the 18th century. ... The perystile viewving towards the entrance of Emperors aquarters Diocletians Palace is a building in Split, Croatia that was built by the emperor Diocletian the 3rd century AD. At the time it was built, there was no such city of Split, and the original town was built around... For other uses, see Split (disambiguation). ...

The city's Franciscan monastery dates from the 18th century, and is also Baroque in style, with exceptional architecture, especially of the church yard, and monastery church interior, with its beautiful altar and paintings. In 1720, a faculty of philosophy was opened here. The Order of Friars Minor and other Franciscan movements are disciples of Saint Francis of Assisi. ... For other uses, see Baroque (disambiguation). ...

The most important annual cultural event in the town is the children's festival 'In the World of the Fairy Tales of Writer Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić', in April and May. The Brod Circle Dance, an annual show of original folklore, is held in mid-June, while the Festival of Patriotic Folk Songs takes place in May. The artistic 'Sava' colony[1] cherishes the tradition of watercolour painting. For other uses, see Festival (disambiguation). ... Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić (1874-1938) ranks among the top Croatian writers. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Watercolor is a painting technique making use of water-soluble pigments that are either transparent or opaque and are formulated with gum to bond the pigment to the paper. ...

One of the attractions of Slavonski Brod is a beautiful central town square, one of the two or three biggest in all of Croatia, Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić square, named after a popular children's writer, whose house is on the square. This square is also home to numerous cultural events and has a perfect view of the beautiful Sava river. The square is also dotted with galleries, book stores, cafes, night clubs, shops etc., which make it perfect place for entertainment. Close to the square, another attraction is the romantic promenade next to the Sava river - 'Kej' as it is called by citizens of town. Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić (1874-1938) ranks among the top Croatian writers. ... Sava also Save (in Serbian: Сава; German: Save; Hungarian: Száva) is a river in Europe, a right side tributary of Danube at Belgrade. ...

Education

Slavonski Brod has very developed educational institutions in pre-school, primary, secondary and high education.

The city also hosts the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Osijek University, and the Primary School Teacher Training College. Some other faculties are expected to be opened soon. In October 2006 and associate-degree college has been founded, consisting of: The Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek (Croatian ) is a university located in Osijek, Croatia. ...

• Faculty of Mechanical engineering- Department of production engineering
• Faculty of Economics- Department of Management
• Agriculutural-Plant product studies- Department of Horticulture

Surroundings

In the immediate surroundings of the town there are interesting hunting grounds (Migalovci), fishponds (Jelas Polje), and a lake (Petnja). There are pleasant orchards and vineyards, Dilj mountain (or 'Dilj Gora'), and swimming opportunities. A vineyard A vineyard is a place where grapes are grown for making wine, raisins, or table grapes. ... Dilj is a mountain in south-central Slavonia, eastern Croatia. ...

Famous people from Slavonski Brod

Slavonski Brod is the birthplace of several well-known poets, writers and celebrities:

• Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić
• Branko Radičević
• Damir Igric
• Dragutin Tadijanović
• Mia Čorak Slavenska
• Matija Mesić
• Vjekoslav Klaić
• Filip Erceg
• Krunoslav Kern
• Zdravko Ćosić
• Predrag Goll
• Josip Majić [2]
• Vilim Buk [3]
• Ivica Olić
• Matija Antun Relković
• Mario Mandžukić

Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić (1874-1938) ranks among the top Croatian writers. ... Branko Radičević (Serbian Cyrillic Бранко Радичевић) (born March 15, 1829, died June 18, 1853) was an influential Serbian poet in the school of 19th century romanticism. ... Damir Igric was a Muslim Croatian who on October 3, 2001, less than one month after the September 11 attacks, used a boxcutter to slash the throat of a Greyhound bus driver and then steered the vehicle into oncoming traffic. ... Dragutin Tadijanović (born November 4, 1905) is a Croatian poet. ... Mia Slavenska (Slavonski Brod, 1916 - Los Angeles, 2002), birth name Mia Čorak, was a famous Croatian prima ballerina. ... Vjekoslav Klaić ((Garčin, Slavonski Brod, 28. ... Filip Erceg (born 1979) is a Croatian writer and political activist. ... Ivica Olić [] (born September 14, 1979) is a Croatian football player who, as of February 2007, is playing for Hamburger SV. Olić was born and raised in the village of Davor near Slavonski Brod. ... Matija Antun Relković (1732–1798) was a Croatian writer. ... Mario Mandžukić (born May 21, 1986) is a Croatian football striker, currently playing for Dinamo Zagreb. ...

External links

• Slavonski Brod online, city portal
• Slavonski Brod, city web directory
• Slavonski Brod, city government
• Slavonski Brod in 1000+ photos, photo galleries
• Roman Military Diploma from Slavonski Brod
• SlavonskiBrod.Info - new site in English
• Festung Brod (Fortress Brod)
• Slavonski-Brod @ Net
• Cravatten Statt
• Pictures of Slavonski Brod

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