City Pozega

A town in the Pozega depression, located on the Orljava river. Its history is long and rich (remains of the Roman settlement of Incerum are neraby).  It was first mentioned in written documents in 1227.

An old cultural centre (gymnasium was founded in 1699; academy in 1754-73). The architecture is in baroque style with numerous cultural monuments, e.g. the curch of St. Lawrence, the Plague Pillar, the Franciscan monastery, the church of St. Therese of Avila.

Pozega and surroundings are a veritable heaven for hunters and fishermen, as well as nature lovers, and numerous events during the year replenish the overall tourist offering.