Vukovar (pronounced [ʋûkoʋaːr]; Serbian Cyrillic: Вуковар, Hungarian: Vukovár, German: Wukowar) is a city in Croatia, in the eastern regions of Syrmia and Slavonia. It contains Croatia's largest river port, located at the confluence of the Vuka and the Danube.

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Mar 4, 2024 · Vukovar is the most eastern city in Croatia, right on the border with neighbouring country Serbia in Vukovar-Syrmia County. Also located on the Danube River (the Dunav in Croatian), the city has a population of just over 22,000 people.

Vukovar je grad u Hrvatskoj, na istoku Slavonije. Najveća je hrvatska riječna luka na Dunavu u hrvatskome dijelu Srijema. Upravno je, obrazovno, gospodarsko i kulturno središte Vukovarsko-srijemske županije, a nakon Vinkovaca i drugi najveći grad te županije po broju stanovnika.

The Battle of Vukovar was an 87-day siege of Vukovar in eastern Croatia by the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), supported by various paramilitary forces from Serbia, between August and November 1991.

Apr 20, 2023 · Vukovar is best known for its tragic recent history, but this proud city on the Danube has much more to offer to the curious visitor. 25 things to know.

Vukovar, The Hero Town, is a city in Slavonia (eastern Croatia) along the Danube River. Although the city has a long cultural history, today it is most noted for its fate during the war in the early 1990s in the former Yugoslavia and often called "The Hero Town". It is the first city in Europe to be completely devastated in the period after ...

Apr 22, 2024 · Those of you who are not familiar with the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990s might not have heard about Vukovar, Croatia. But this town, located on the border between Croatia and Serbia, has been a scene of one of the biggest and most …

Apr 5, 2025 · Vukovar, Croatia, offers a unique experience for backpackers seeking a blend of history and local culture. Pros: The city is rich in historical significance, particularly evident in its war-torn past, with sites like the Vukovar Water Tower and the Memorial Center. Affordable accommodations and local cuisine make it budget-friendly.

Vukovar je najveća rečna luka na Dunavu u Hrvatskoj. Vukovar, pristanište na ušću reke Vuke u Dunav, 19 km istočno od Vinkovaca, 36 km jugoistočno od Osijeka. Nadmorska visina grada je 108 m. Nalazi se na državnom putu D2 (Varaždin - Osijek - Vukovar - Ilok) i železničkoj pruzi Vinkovci - Vukovar.