What exactly is romance? Are they all experiencing the same? Is it possible that the same things are romantic to both women and men? Could romance be that feeling of closeness to the other person, the time you spend together dedicated to each other? Or is romance just a beautiful sight with a stunning effect?
From whichever angle you go in search of answers to these questions, you will find all the answers in Osijek. And that's why Osijek is a city of romance and love.
A WALK ALONG THE DRAVA – Whether you are just at the beginning of love or for a long time together, walking along the Drava always awakens that feeling... Whether you're talking or silent in a pleasant silence filled with closeness, a walk along the river overlooking the city and a suspension bridge is certainly one of the most romantic things you can do together that doesn't cost anything.
PARK BENCH – One of the unique features of the city of Osijek are certainly the city parks that have secured its reputation as the Green City and the City of Parks with numerous awards. You may not be able to sit long on one of the benches, in one of osijek's 17 parks, just at the time of Valentine's Day, but how long does it take you to say those two sweet words: I LOVE YOU?
BAROQUE TVRĐA – The star-shaped Osijek fortress was built in the first half of the 18th century. Through her beautiful Square. sv. Trinity, Water Gate, two preserved bastions and streets still current past times in which ladies in romantic dresses once walked, with beautiful hats and umbrellas, and gentlemen in fine suits, with pocket watches and cylinders. If you want to discover a little more about Osijek's history, you can visit the Museum of Slavonia in Tvrđa.
ACTIVITIES FOR LOVERS – The couple consists of two people, different personalities and different interests. She'd like to get a massage, while he'd rather ride a bike. She'd go to the theater at the opera, he'd go to the movies for a movie. She'd go shopping, and he, of course, go to the game. She'd go to some nice place for a glass of wine, he'd go to a noisy pub. She'd ride in a carriage, and he'd ride a horse... All of the above are most likely stereotypes, but you get the gist. Sacrifice yourself sometimes and please the person you love and ride that horse or go to the theater sometime. And yes, come to Osijek because Osijek has all that.
THE MAGIC OF GOOD FOOD, WINE, BEER AND BRANDY There's an old lady who says the way to a man's heart goes through the stomach. Maybe it would be absolutely romantic to spend the evening cooking together or maybe in some movie. It is much more practical for both of you, to go to one of osijek's numerous restaurants, but also to a beer, wine tasting room, pastry shop, coffee shop and indulge in pleasures for your palate in the pleasant atmosphere of hospitable Slavonians.
SWANS AND STORKS – One of the most common symbols of love are swans that are joined together, opposite each other forming the shape of the heart. Did you know that swans spend their entire lives with only one partner and together, completely equally participate in raising their cubs? So they give birth, once they 'fall in love' they stay together forever. Just like Malena and Klepetan. Klepetan flies 13,500 km every year to return to his sweetheart. In the center of Osijek you can see two stork nests, while in nearby Baranja you can better enjoy the grace and beauty of these beautiful birds.
ROMANTIC ACCOMMODATION
The offer of accommodation in Osijek is diverse, for each one something according to personal desire and taste. Hostel OS in the heart of the city offers a romantic package whether you want to surprise someone for Valentine's Day, anniversary, birthday or women's day. A hostel that exudes a positive atmosphere, romance and love. Come and see for yourself!
HEART OF SLAVONIA AND BARANJA – I always like to emphasize that Slavonia is practically ballistic, everything is somehow together and everywhere can be reached in a few hours. If you want a little more romance, and you have passed Osijek along and across, set out to explore other beautiful Slavonian cities. Visit castles in Vukovar, Našice, Donji Miholjac or Baranja. Explore the wine roads of eastern Croatia. Discover beautiful natural landscapes, nature parks Kopački rit and Papuk and their inhabitants. Meadows, vineyards, picturesque villages, find out their stories, legends and get to know local customs.. Just the two of you.
There would be something more romantic to discover in this charming and self-effacing city on the Drava. We leave that to you. Come to Osijek and find out for yourself.
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