Holiday apartment in Odžak – Culture, Nature and Tradition

In the centre of Odžak stands the historic Mala vijećnica–Beledija. The building, also known as Beledija, was built in the pseudo-Moorish style and completed in 1903. It is listed as a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The restored Beledija was reopened with a ceremonial inauguration.

Culture and history

A permanent exhibition featuring wooden replicas of prehistoric vessels has also opened in the Beledija. These replicas are modelled on examples of Kostolac culture pottery found at the Chalcolithic settlement of Pivnica in Potočani. The Pivnica archaeological site in Potočani is considered one of the most important Chalcolithic sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Odžak’s religious architecture includes several traces from different periods. The first parish church in Odžak was completed in 1908, while the present parish church was built between 1997 and 1999. Its towers feature four large stained-glass windows depicting religious scenes and figures: the meeting of Mary and Elizabeth, Jesus’s baptism in the Jordan, Blessed Alojzije Stepinac and the Servant of God John Paul II. The Gradska džamija is located in the heart of Odžak’s Čaršija and is characterised by a slender minaret and harmonious architecture.

Traditions and events

Odžak’s cultural year is associated with traditional events. Posavsko kolo is a traditional folklore event centred around a folklore showcase. It includes a procession of folklore groups through the streets of Odžak and performances featuring traditional costumes, songs and dances in the town’s pedestrian zone. Posavsko kolo also includes a Kulenijada.

Odžak is the birthplace of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian poet Musa Ćazim Ćatić. Musini Dani is held in his honour. This is a cultural and stage event organised in March. Posavsko ljeto is also on the calendar as an annual cultural event held in Odžak; it is organised by the Odžak Cultural Centre.

Nature and bodies of water

The protected Starača landscape covers 424.4 hectares in the municipality of Odžak. Starača is one of two protected landscape areas designated because of their exceptional importance for biodiversity. Thus, in addition to historical and cultural sites, the municipality also encompasses a clearly defined natural area.

The Lovište Odžak hunting ground extends across the entire municipality of Odžak and is designated as a lowland hunting ground. The Sava is an important fishing area associated with Odžak.

Urban life and sport

Odžak’s municipal sports and recreation centre includes a football stadium with an auxiliary pitch, as well as sports courts for small-sided football or handball, basketball and volleyball. The sports and recreation centre’s adjoining grounds also contain a sports hall and an Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool.

The Mali sajam is also part of the town’s events calendar. It showcases local traditional products, delicacies and handicrafts from small producers, individuals and associations. The Mali sajam takes place on Odžak’s town promenade and has been held there for the fourth consecutive time.

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For further destination selection, you can then also visit Orašje.

For the higher-level travel overview: Posavina Canton.