Vinkovci

Vinkovci - (possibly) the oldest town in Europe

In Slavonia, the eastern part of the Pannonian - Danube part of Croatia, on the northern edge of Bosut lowlands, lies the largest settlement of South East Slavonia and Western Srijem, the former very important military center and Šokac metropolis, the town of Vinkovci. The town of rich history, culture, architecture, folklore, traditions and customs.

According to Zagreb archaeologist, prof. dr. sc. Alexander Durman, Vinkovci is the oldest European town and the oldest urban settlement. It is a place where people have lived continuously for more than 8300 years.