Slavonski Brod is a city in Croatia, located in Slavonija, and it is center of Brodsko-Posavska County. It is the second biggest town in Slavonia and the sixth in Croatia. Slavonski Brod is settled on the north bank of the river Sava on the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. It represents a major traffic routes in the direction of east - west and north - south. Very close is also an international border. The city is located on the halfway between Zagreb and Belgrade, between the hills Dilj in the north and the river Sava in the south. According to population census from the year 2001, Slavonski Brod has 63268 inhabitants and it is sixth city in Croatia by the number of inhabitants. Accommodation in Slavonski Brod is very easy to find. There are a lot of hotels, but also you could find small family hotels and motels. Private rooms and apartments for rent are also in the offer so the ones who seek for private apartment in Slavonski Brod will not have problems at all. Gastronomic offer in Slavonski Brod is excellent. Many restaurants will offer you many types of meal, but something you must try is fish stew. It is local specialty, well known in the whole country. Also, you should try kulen. It is something like sausage, but at the other hand totally different. The ones who love to go hunting could enjoy as there are many spots where hunting is allowed. Also, fishing is very popular too. Slavonski Brod has received an award as the most beautiful town in Croatia for the year 2009. Its sights are amazing, and something what you should not miss is definitely Fortress Brod. It was built in the 18th century. Franciscan Monastery and Church of the Holy Trinity would be also a very good choice to visit.
