Brijest: Hotels and Accommodation

Brijest is located 5 km south of Osijek at the intersection of the Osijek–Jarmina state road and the Vinkovci road from Osijek to Brijest. The village is home to the “Posljednji kadar” sculpture and memorial at 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. A QR code provides additional biographical information.

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 from 1994 to 1997. It is described as the first parish church in Osijek whose construction began after Croatia became an independent state.

A commemorative event for the 31st anniversary was also held at the “Posljednji kadar” memorial, where wreaths were laid and candles lit for Žarko Kaić.

Geographical Context

Josipin Dvor is a palace and is located approximately near Brijest. Korođgrad is a ruin site and is located approximately in the vicinity of Brijest. Ediš Falva is a church and is likewise located approximately in the vicinity of Brijest. Greda is a hill and is located approximately in the vicinity of Brijest.

In the wider regional surroundings of Brijest are Ada Kirtoš and Tanja, both islands, as well as Breg, a hill.

Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Brijest can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

More location pages: Tenja, Josipovac, Osijek.

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Osijek.