Brijest: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Brijest, the sculpture and memorial “Posljednji kadar” commemorate the place where HRT cameraman Žarko Kaić was killed. The memorial commemorates Kaić and other HRT employees who were killed during the Croatian War of Independence, and contains a QR code with additional biographical information.

At a memorial ceremony marking the 31st anniversary, wreaths were laid at the memorial and candles were lit for Žarko Kaić.

Location

Brijest is located 5 km south of Osijek, at the intersection of the Osijek–Jarmina state road and the road from Osijek to Brijest via Vinkovci.

Anyone wishing to visit Brijest may consider renting a holiday apartment there.

Culture and History

The Roman Catholic Parish of the Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist in Brijest was founded in 1987. The parish church of the Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist was built between 1994 and 1997. It is considered the first parish church in Osijek whose construction began after Croatia became an independent state.

Surroundings

Josipin Dvor is a palace located approximately in the vicinity of the centre of Brijest and in the vicinity of Brijest.

Korođgrad is a ruin site located approximately in the vicinity of the centre of Brijest and in the surrounding area of Brijest.

Ediš Falva is a church located approximately in the vicinity of the centre of Brijest and situated in the surrounding area of Brijest.

Landscape

Greda is a hill located approximately in the vicinity of the centre of Brijest and situated in the surrounding area of Brijest.

Ada Kirtoš and Tanja are islands, while Breg is a hill. All three are located approximately in the wider regional vicinity of the centre of Brijest and in the wider regional vicinity of Brijest.

Other places in the same higher-level area: Osijek, Josipovac, Tenja.

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Osijek.