Pleternica
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 Croatia
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 Požega Slavonia
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| Area : | 198.13 km² | ||
| Residents : | 11,323 (2011) | ||
| Population density : | 57 inhabitants per km² | ||
| Telephone code : | (+385) 034 | ||
| Postal code : | 34 310 | ||
| License plate : | PŽ | ||
| Structure and administration (status: 2013, cf. ) |
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| Community type : | city | ||
| Mayor : | Antonija Jozić ( HDZ ) | ||
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Pleternica is a town in the region of Slavonia in Croatia . In 2011, 11,323 residents lived here, 3,418 of them in the town itself.
geography
The city is located at the mouth of the Londža river in the Orljava at the foot of the Požega massif ( Požeška Gora ), 12 km southeast of Požega . The town, located 153 meters above sea level, was first mentioned in 1270 as "Sveti Nikola", the current name has existed since 1427. Pleternica is located southeast of the Požeško-Slavonska County (županija). It lies on the so-called Požeg Golden Plain, encircled by the mountains Psunj , Papuk , Krndija and the Požega massif. Because of the suitable climate and rich soil, Pleternica has been inhabited for a long time, which is also proven by archaeological research. The Orljava and Londža rivers are suitable for fishing. The waterfall on the Orljava near Pleternica is a well-known excursion destination and is particularly popular with anglers. Frkljevci is one of the other localities in the city .
history
In the middle ages
Due to the medieval archaeological means, we learn of the first attempts to found a Slavonian area in this area. The name Pleternica was first mentioned in 1270. In the Middle Ages it was also called Saint Nicholas, after the parish of Saint Nicholas. During the 14th and 15th centuries, there were 80 noble families in Požega County. At that time there were around 30 castles and fortresses . Valuable monuments of sacred architecture from the Middle Ages have been registered and preserved in the area of the Pleternice parish . The most valuable are the Gothic Church of Saint Dimitrij, Church of Saint Michael, the Chapel of Saints Kuzma and Damjan in Baroque style and the Church of All Saints.
Pleternica during the Turkish rule
In 1536 the Turks conquered Pleternica and it fell under their rule. During the 155-year rule, Pleternica was one of the important transport hubs. All the while the Turks tried to convert the Croats to Islam , but the strong Christian will of the Croats remained unbroken. The Christian citizens had to serve in the Turkish army, give away a tenth of their harvest and, among other things, pay Harač taxes to the Sultan in Carigrad.
Pleternica during the Habsburg Monarchy
All of Slavonia , including Pleternica, was liberated from the Turks in 1688 . Since then, Pleternica has been under the rule of many feudal lords, the most important of which were Ivan Teodor, Baron Ivan Peterffi and Jakob Svetić. In 1997 Pleternica got the status of a town.
economy and trade
In Pleternica, the economy and trade developed very early because of its favorable geographical position. A branching of the railway lines and the meeting of several roads favor the development of transit tourism. In 1882/83 a savings community was founded, which was one of the ten first savings communities in Slavonia. In the 20th century the traders were organized in the Croatian Traders Association in Pleternica. 65 dealers took part. The local association organized cheap goods and sufficient markets for its members; Among other things, the association dealt with the better position of traders in society, the training of young people and the construction of trading schools, the organization of festivals, meetings and lectures for the traders. In 1910 a hydroelectric power station was built on the Orljava River near Pleternica.
Klikun
Klikun is a well-known quality wine that was presented in 1867 at the first Dalmatian-Croatian-Slavonian exhibition in Zagreb. This wine was even exported to Vienna, where it was sold in the Rathauskellerei restaurant. The Klikun vineyards were undergoing great renewal under the direction of Mr. Bauer, an agronomist and farmer. During his leadership, Klikun wine won many prizes and awards.
Others
Novenas (in Croatian "Devetnice") in honor of the "Our Lady in Tears"
Since August 31, 2005, Pleternica has become one of the most important holy cities of Our Lady. The rector of the shrine "Our Lady in Tears" msg. Michele Giansiarcusa brought a silk scarf, with which the tears were wiped off a statue of Our Lady, to Pleternica during the novenas. The novenas have been present in Pleternica since 1955 and during this time Our Lady is honored. It takes place from August 23rd to August 31st.
The parish church of St. Nicholas was built in 1967 based on a design by Stjepan Plania on the site of the baroque church that was destroyed in 1944.
The traditional folklore event Lidas is held in Pleternica .
literature
- Travel guide: Slavonia - The Unknown East of Croatia by Franz Roither and Danijela Baltić.
