Općina Šodolovci

The municipality includes places such as Koprivna, Silaš, and Ada. Highlights include the medieval heritage in Koprivna, the archaeological sites of Udovičko polje and Vodenčina, and the cultural work of the KUD “Zora” association in Silaš. County road 4130 runs via Šodolovci and Petrova Slatina between roads D7 and D518.

The medieval Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God stands in the Orthodox cemetery in Koprivna. Its current Baroque appearance dates from a restoration in 1751. Four medieval windows have been preserved in the church; the structure of an original Romanesque portal has also been identified at the present-day south portal.

The church and cemetery are located on the plateau of the protected medieval archaeological site “Udovičko polje.” Finds there point to a medieval settlement with an associated cemetery. For visitors interested in architectural history, the difference between the visible architectural features and the archaeological traces is also illuminating: the windows and portal belong to the church, while the settlement’s history is revealed by finds at the site.

Another glimpse far back into the past comes from the “Vodenčina” site. Settlement traces found there date to the Early and Middle Neolithic and are probably associated with the Sopot culture. The site is listed in the Croatian Register of Cultural Goods under code Z-4826.

The Church of the Holy Prophet Elijah in Silaš was completed in 2013; services have been held there regularly ever since. The newly built church is designed in the Serbo-Byzantine style and has two domes. The carved iconostasis is by Dragan Šaponja of Kolut.

The work of local associations also offers insight into the municipality’s cultural tradition. The “Zora” Cultural and Artistic Society ensemble was founded in Silaš in 2006 to preserve the tradition and culture of Serbs in Croatia. Around 50 members are active in a folk dance group and a women’s singing group. At performances, the KUD presents some of its twelve stylized choreographies and three staged depictions of customs.

The Silašijada is conceived as a showcase of traditional folklore, customs, handicrafts, and traditional sports. In addition to organizers and associations from Croatia, associations from neighboring countries are also expected to take part. The traditional sports competition takes place in front of the cultural center in Silaš; afterward, participants parade through the village and visit the Church of the Holy Prophet Elijah.

In June 2025, the cultural center in Silaš hosted a diverse cultural and artistic program by folk groups as part of the traditional Silašijada. In Ada, the “Seoska idila” association began organizing themed exhibitions of products made from natural materials.

The municipality lies in the extensive lowlands in the southeast of Osijek-Baranja County. Hydrologically, it belongs to the Drava and Danube river basins, or more specifically, the Vuka basin. Along its route via Šodolovci and Petrova Slatina, county road 4130 connects roads D7 and D518. There is also a separate overview of Paulin Dvor.

More municipal pages: Općina Belišće, Općina Donja Motičina, Općina Popovac, Općina Valpovo, Općina Kneževi Vinogradi, Općina Donji Miholjac and Općina Osijek.

What does the “Vodenčina” site reveal?

The finds point to a settlement from the Early and Middle Neolithic, probably associated with the Sopot culture. The site is listed in the Croatian Register of Cultural Goods under code Z-4826.

What medieval traces are there in Koprivna?

The medieval Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God and the protected archaeological site “Udovičko polje” are located there. Finds at the site point to a medieval settlement with a cemetery.

What happened at the Silašijada in June 2025?

In June 2025, a cultural and artistic program by folk groups took place at the cultural center in Silaš.

For the broader travel overview: Osijek-Baranja County.