The town of Đakovo sits at the very heart of Slavonia, at 111 m.a.s.l. Considering that its history dates back to the 11th century, it is no wonder that visitors who come to Đakovo will have a host of historical, cultural and natural sites to enjoy. In the old town centre there are many sacral buildings that blend perfectly into their surroundings and, together with many other cultural and historical monuments, make this town a recognizable and unique place. It is best to take a walking tour of Đakovo to completely experience its uniqueness and beauty.
History
The history of Đakovo begins in the 11th century, but the area of the town and its surroundings – Đakovština – were inhabited during the Neolithic, about 5,500 years BC.
Sacral objects
The very centre of Đakovo has kept the appearance that was formed in the 18th and 19th centuries.
MUSEUMS
Đakovo has an abundance of cultural institutions, like very few other towns, and its valuable collections and programmes attract much attention.
MONUMENTS
In the Đakovo urban area, there are several extremely valuable monuments which attract the visitors’ attention.
UNESCO
Two features of the Festival are part of the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Ljelje and Slavonian bećarac songs that echo harmoniously through the alleys in Đakovo during Đakovački vezovi.
Cultural institutions
Đakovo has an abundance of cultural institutions, like very few other towns, and its valuable collections and programmes attract much attention.