Županja City Museum

Housed in the only preserved example of a border guard čardak on the Sava River, the Županja City Museum represents the heart of the cultural identity of this part of Slavonia. If you have rented affordable accommodation in Županja, a walk to the čardak located directly on the Sava embankment is an essential part of your stay. This impressive wooden structure from the 19th century once served as a military guard post on the border with the Ottoman Empire, and today it safeguards invaluable treasures of local history, archaeology, and ethnography. A visit to the museum offers an authentic experience of the life of border guards, while the permanent exhibition tells the story of how the first football and the first tennis racket arrived in Croatia, brought by English industrialists to Županja. The Županja City Museum is not merely a collection of artifacts, but a living testament to a time when traditional Šokac heritage intertwined with modern European influences. With its unique architecture and rich exhibitions, the museum provides visitors with a deep insight into everyday life, customs, and the proud spirit of the people living along the Sava River, making it a cultural landmark you simply should not miss.