Nova Gradiška

Nova Gradiška
Nova Gradiška
Nova Gradiška is located in Croatia
Nova Gradiška
Location of Nova Gradiška in Croatia
Coordinates: 45°15′N 17°23′E / 45.25°N 17.383°E / 45.25; 17.383
Country Croatia
County Brod-Posavina
Government
 – Mayor Josip Vuković
Population (2011)[1]
 – Total 14,196
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 – Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Nova Gradiška is a city located in the Brod-Posavina County of Croatia, population 14,196 (2011).[1] It is located in the historic region of Slavonia, near the border to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The first word in the name means New, and there's also an Old Gradiška nearby, the town of Stara Gradiška.

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History

Nova Gradiška in 1906

Nova Gradiška is often referred to as The youngest city.

The city of Nova Gradiška was founded in 1748. It had been founded because of Vojna krajina (Soldatensiedlung der Grenzgarnison Nr. 8) and was first named as Friedrichsdorf . Already in 1754. the first building built - is the church of Saint Tereza, which is an important monument of baroque building art in Slavonija. The old core is made of: church of Saint Terezija, old court and prison from 18. century.

Traffic

The town is located near the Croatian most important railway line frequently served by passenger trains. The highway A3 is also passing nearby. Highway and railway are part of the Pan European corridor X. Bus traffic within the town as also suburban traffic is very well developed. There are also direct connections to Požega and nearby crossing to Bosnia and Herzegovina is in the vicinity of a few kilometers.

Settlements

The administrative area of Nova Gradiška includes the following settlements:[1]

  • Kovačevac, population 663
  • Ljupina, population 979
  • Nova Gradiška, population 11,767
  • Prvča, population 728

Tourism

Here are several hotels and other tourist resourts present. The Tourist board is also present and well developed in Nova Gradiška.[2] There are a number of townfaires. Some of the most important ones are:

  • Carnival festivities "Pokladne svečanosti"
  • Flower show "Izložba cvijeća"
  • The Folklore Show ("međužupanijska smotra folklora")
  • The display of tradicional wind instruments ("smotra tradicijskih puhačkih instrumenata")
  • Nova Gradiška Music Summer ("Novogradiška glazbeno Ljeto")
  • Oldtimer car meeting ("susreti oldtimera")
  • Fishfaire ("fišijada")
  • Mushroom festival ("izložba gljiva")
  • Motorcycle riders meeting "Strmac" ("Motoristički susreti Strmac")

Local electronic media

Croatian Radio Nova Gradiška (Croatian: Hrvatski Radio Nova Gradiška, HRNG) is the local radio station.[3]

Commerce

Today some furniture industry and beer industry exists in small parts. There is an initiative to extend the industry park.[4]

Before the Croatian War of Independence, there was metallurgy industry in the city, which went bankrupt.

People

Near Nova Gradiška, on October 16, 2007 died Toše Proeski, one of the most famous Macedonian and balkan singers.

References

External links

Coordinates: 45°15′N 17°23′E / 45.25°N 17.383°E / 45.25; 17.383


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