Municipality of Jakšić: Culture, Archaeology and Landscape

• Jakšić is located on the site of the medieval settlement of Sveti Đurađ.
• The Church of Saint Barbara is a cultural monument; it was built in 1720 and expanded in 1910.
• The municipality is an agriculturally shaped lowland plain with valleys, fields and forests.
• Jakšić is part of the Požega–Pleternica wine-growing region.

The town’s history goes back to the medieval settlement of Sveti Đurađ, on whose site Jakšić stands. Another historical landmark is the Church of Saint Barbara in Jakšić. It is designated a cultural monument and was built in 1720 with neo-Gothic elements. An extension followed in 1910. These details give the church a distinct place in the town’s cultural history, without conflating it with the older settlement traces.

Those interested in archaeological history will find several distinct points of interest in the municipality. The Čaire site in Jakšić is a protected immovable individual cultural monument. At Sastavke, the remains include settlements from the Late Iron Age and the Late Middle Ages. These two periods show that the site contains traces from widely separated historical eras.

At Treštanovačka Gradina near Tekić are the remains of a Roman villa rustica and baths. They date from the beginning of the 2nd century to the end of the 4th century. Numerous finds from Late Antiquity have also been discovered there. It is important to note that these Roman remains are located at Treštanovačka Gradina near Tekić.

The fishpond Zelena Laguna near Rajsavac offers a different perspective on the past: pottery shards found there are attributed to the Lasinja culture and date from 1950 to 1750 BC. Together with the sites near Jakšić, Sastavke and Tekić, these provide several archaeological themes to consider when planning a cultural trip. Each of the places mentioned is associated with its own finds and periods.

The municipality’s landscape is an agriculturally shaped plain with valleys, fields and forests. Jakšić is also part of the Požega–Pleternica wine-growing region; this provides regional context but does not in itself describe a specific wine tasting or visitor experience.

The municipal centre of Jakšić is on the Požega–Našice road, 7 kilometres from the county seat of Požega. The town of Jakšić is part of the municipality. If you would like to compare other municipal destinations, you can also find the Municipality of Lipik, the Municipality of Kutjevo, the Municipality of Pleternica, the Municipality of Čaglin, the Municipality of Velika, the Municipality of Brestovac and the Municipality of Pakrac here.

The event “Pjesmom u jesen” was announced for 11–13 September 2026 in Jakšić, with HKUD “Slavonija” Jakšić as the planned organiser. The 2026 programme included a folklore procession through Jakšić featuring folklore groups, horse-drawn carriages and riders, the 15th Children’s Folklore Showcase, and the third Tambura Evening.

The 10th Jakšić Fishing Event, “Fišijada,” was also part of the same programme. The specific programme items offer an impression of the cultural and community themes associated with this announced event. Since the September 2026 dates mentioned have already passed, they should be understood as a past event date, not as an upcoming travel date.

When was “Pjesmom u jesen” announced for 2026?

The event was announced for 11–13 September 2026 in Jakšić.

What archaeological finds are there at Sastavke?

At Sastavke, there are remains of settlements from the Late Iron Age and the Late Middle Ages.

What is the building history of the Church of Saint Barbara?

The church in Jakšić was built in 1720 with neo-Gothic elements and expanded in 1910. It is a cultural monument.

For the broader travel overview: Požega-Slavonia County.