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| |bgcolor=#E8E7DB| ]|| Mladen Karlić | |||
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| ⚫ | '''Vinkovci''' is a ]n town in eastern ] |
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| ⚫ | '''Vinkovci''' (]: ''Vinkovce'', ]: ''Cibalis'') is a ]n town in eastern ], with a population of 32,455 (2001) making it the largest town of the ]. Absolute majority of its citizens are Croats with 88.99% (2001 census). | ||
| Vinkovci is located on the bank of the ] river, 19 km southwest of ], 24 km north of ] and 43 km south of ]; elevation 90 m. | Vinkovci is located on the bank of the ] river, 19 km southwest of ], 24 km north of ] and 43 km south of ]; elevation 90 m. | ||
| ==History== | |||
| ⚫ | Its ] is primarily based on ], ] and ] and ]. Industries include foodstuff, building material, wood and timber, metal-processing, leather and textile. Due to the surrounding ], also notable are farming and livestock breeding, and the town hosts a Crop Improvement Centre. | ||
| ⚫ | The site of Vinkovci was inhabited since the ]. The town was known as ''Colonia Aurelia Cibalae'' (also ''Cibalis'') and was the birthplace of ]s ] and ]. The Roman thermal bath is still preserved as are several other Roman buildings located near the center of today's Vinkovci. | ||
| ⚫ | The city and its surroundings were gravely impacted by the ]. The city was close to the front lines between the Republic of Croatia and the ], but it managed to avoid the fate of Vukovar (in the infamous ]). The eastern sections of the town were substantially damaged by shelling, and the nearby village of Cerić was almost completely destroyed. The most significant destruction in the center of the city was the city library which burned down to the ground. | ||
| ⚫ | Vinkovci is the main ] junction of eastern Croatia, of railroads leading from ] toward ] and from the capital ] toward ]. The large railway junction, after ] the second largest in ], underlies the importance of transit in Vinkovci. | ||
| ⚫ | Vinkovci is also the meeting point of the ] and ] roads and the intersection of the main road (M1.7) ]-Vinkovci-] and several regional roads. | ||
| ==Geography== | |||
| ⚫ | ] | ||
| Vinkovci is located on the bank of the ] river, 19 km southwest of ], 24 km north of ] and 43 km south of ]; elevation 90 m. | |||
| ==Culture== | |||
| The town features extremely rich cultural and historical heritage, the most interesting attraction being the pre-] church on Meraja from 1100, with the coats of arms of the kings ] and ], as one of the most important |
The town features extremely rich cultural and historical heritage, the most interesting attraction being the pre-] church on Meraja from 1100, with the coats of arms of the kings ] and ], as one of the most important medieval cultural monuments in Croatia. | ||
| The most famous annual event, one of the biggest in Slavonia, is the folk ] "Vinkovci Autumns" (''Vinkovačke Jeseni''), which includes the ] show and the presentation of folk customs of ]. It is characterized by a number of original ] performances, beautiful traditional costumes, a beauty contest, competitions of the manufacturers of '']'' (smoked ]-flavoured ]), plum ] and other traditional foodstuffs, and especially by the magnificent closing ]. | The most famous annual event, one of the biggest in Slavonia, is the folk ] "Vinkovci Autumns" (''Vinkovačke Jeseni''), which includes the ] show and the presentation of folk customs of ]. It is characterized by a number of original ] performances, beautiful traditional costumes, a beauty contest, competitions of the manufacturers of '']'' (smoked ]-flavoured ]), plum ] and other traditional foodstuffs, and especially by the magnificent closing ]. | ||
| ⚫ | The site of Vinkovci was inhabited since the ]. The town was known as ''Colonia Aurelia Cibalae'' (also ''Cibalis'') and was the birthplace of ]s ] and ]. The Roman thermal bath is still preserved as are several other Roman buildings located near the center of today's Vinkovci. |
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| Vinkovci's ] is named "]", after the author of the ] for the ] of Croatia '']''. The Vinkovci ] is named after ], a Slavonian writer who lived in the city in the 18th century. | Vinkovci's ] is named "]", after the author of the ] for the ] of Croatia '']''. The Vinkovci ] is named after ], a Slavonian writer who lived in the city in the 18th century. | ||
| ==Economy & transportation== | |||
| ⚫ | ] | ||
| ⚫ | Its ] is primarily based on ], ] and ] and ]. Industries include foodstuff, building material, wood and timber, metal-processing, leather and textile. Due to the surrounding ], also notable are farming and livestock breeding, and the town hosts a Crop Improvement Centre. | ||
| Numerous hunting grounds south of the town attract a number of domestic and foreign huntsmen. Organized hunting, partly also fishing, is accompanied by comfortable accommodation facilities (hunting lodges Merolino and Grabarje) and a selection of local specialities. | |||
| ⚫ | Vinkovci is the main ] junction of eastern Croatia, of railroads leading from ] toward ] and from the capital ] toward ]. The large railway junction, after ] the second largest in ], underlies the importance of transit in Vinkovci. | ||
| ⚫ | The city and its surroundings were gravely impacted by the ]. The city was close to the front lines between the Republic of Croatia and the ], but it managed to avoid the fate of Vukovar (in the infamous ]). The eastern sections of the town were substantially damaged by shelling, and the nearby village of Cerić was almost completely destroyed. The most significant destruction in the center of the city was the city library which burned down to the ground. | ||
| ⚫ | Vinkovci is also the meeting point of the ] and ] roads and the intersection of the main road (M1.7) ]-Vinkovci-] and several regional roads. | ||
| ==Sport== | |||
| A local football club still carry the latin name for Vinkovci, '']''. | |||
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Place in Vukovar-Srijem, Croatia| Vinkovci | |
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| Official seal of VinkovciSeal | |
  VinkovciVinkovci (Croatia) | |
| Country |  Croatia |
| County | Vukovar-Srijem |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mladen Karlić |
| Population | |
| • Total | 33,328 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | vinkovci.hr |
Vinkovci (Hungarian: Vinkovce, Latin: Cibalis) is a Croatian town in eastern Slavonia, with a population of 32,455 (2001) making it the largest town of the Vukovar-Srijem county. Absolute majority of its citizens are Croats with 88.99% (2001 census).
Vinkovci is located on the bank of the Bosut river, 19 km southwest of Vukovar, 24 km north of Županja and 43 km south of Osijek; elevation 90 m.
History
The site of Vinkovci was inhabited since the Roman period. The town was known as Colonia Aurelia Cibalae (also Cibalis) and was the birthplace of Roman emperors Valentinian I and Valens. The Roman thermal bath is still preserved as are several other Roman buildings located near the center of today's Vinkovci.
The city and its surroundings were gravely impacted by the Croatian War of Independence. The city was close to the front lines between the Republic of Croatia and the rebel Serbs, but it managed to avoid the fate of Vukovar (in the infamous Battle of Vukovar). The eastern sections of the town were substantially damaged by shelling, and the nearby village of Cerić was almost completely destroyed. The most significant destruction in the center of the city was the city library which burned down to the ground.
Geography
Vinkovci is located on the bank of the Bosut river, 19 km southwest of Vukovar, 24 km north of Županja and 43 km south of Osijek; elevation 90 m.
Culture
The town features extremely rich cultural and historical heritage, the most interesting attraction being the pre-Romanesque church on Meraja from 1100, with the coats of arms of the kings Koloman and Ladislas, as one of the most important medieval cultural monuments in Croatia.
The most famous annual event, one of the biggest in Slavonia, is the folk music festival "Vinkovci Autumns" (Vinkovačke Jeseni), which includes the folklore show and the presentation of folk customs of Slavonia. It is characterized by a number of original folk music performances, beautiful traditional costumes, a beauty contest, competitions of the manufacturers of kulen (smoked paprika-flavoured sausage), plum brandy and other traditional foodstuffs, and especially by the magnificent closing parade.
Vinkovci's music school is named "Josip Runjanin", after the author of the music for the national anthem of Croatia Lijepa nasa domovino. The Vinkovci gymnasium is named after Matija Antun Reljković, a Slavonian writer who lived in the city in the 18th century.
Economy & transportation
Its economy is primarily based on trade, transport and food and metal processing. Industries include foodstuff, building material, wood and timber, metal-processing, leather and textile. Due to the surrounding farmland, also notable are farming and livestock breeding, and the town hosts a Crop Improvement Centre.
Vinkovci is the main railway junction of eastern Croatia, of railroads leading from Bosnia and Herzegovina toward Hungary and from the capital Zagreb toward Belgrade. The large railway junction, after Zagreb the second largest in Croatia, underlies the importance of transit in Vinkovci. Vinkovci is also the meeting point of the Posavina and Podravina roads and the intersection of the main road (M1.7) Županja-Vinkovci-Vukovar and several regional roads.
Sport
A local football club still carry the latin name for Vinkovci, Cibalia.
External links
- Official site - Template:Hr icon Template:De icon Template:En icon
- Vinkovci-Online.com - Vinkovci-Online.com
- City map with street index Vinkovci,tourist info - CroMaps navigator
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