Nova Gradiška
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| Nova Gradiška | |
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  Nova Gradiška
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| Coordinates: 45°15′N 17°23′E / 45.25°N 17.383°E | |
| Country | Croatia |
| County | Brod-Posavina |
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| - Mayor | Josip Vuković |
| Population (2001) | |
| - Total | 15,833 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Nova Gradiška is a scenic city located in the Brod-Posavina county of Croatia, population 15,833 (2001). 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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[edit] History
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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Tourism
Here are several hotels and other tourist resourts present. The Tourist board is also present and well developed in Nova Gradiška. Official web site: [1] 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")
[edit] Local electronic media
Hrvatski Radio Nova Gradiška (HRNG) is the local radiostation.
[edit] Commerce
Once, this was one of the well developed industrial regions, mainly the metallurgy industry. The industry bancrupted, due to civil war. Today only some furniture industry and beerindustry exists in small parts. Therefore the big initiative to extemd the industry park successfully commences.
[edit] People
Near Nova Gradiška, on October 16, 2007 died Toše Proeski, one of the most famous Macedonian and balkan singers.
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Nova Gradiška |
- (Croatian) Official site
- (Croatian) City map
- (Croatian) Unofficial site
- (Croatian) Streaming of the local radio station
- Industry park Nova Gradiška website
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Coordinates: 45°15′N 17°23′E / 45.25°N 17.383°E
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