Dakovo, Croatia

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?akovo (Djakovo, Diakovár) is a town in the region of Slavonia, Croatia, 37 km to the southwest of Osijek and 34 km southeast of Na?ice; elevation 111 m; population 27,769 in 2001. ?akovo is the centre of the fertile and rich ?akovo region (?akov?tina).

Chief occupations include farming, livestock breeding, leather and wool processing; horse selection centre; major industries are wood processing (furniture), textiles, chemicals and food processing, building material, printing and tourism. ?akovo is located at the intersection of the main road (M17.01, E 73) Osijek-?akovo and the regional road Na?ice - ?akovo and the railroad Plo?e - Sarajevo - Vrpolje - Osijek - Budapest.

The Cathedral of ?akovo is the symbol of the town and the most important sacral object, not only of ?akovo but also of the whole region of Slavonia. The Cathedral was built 1866-1882 under Josip Juraj Strossmayer, then the bishop of the ?akovo and Srijem Catholic diocese. The landscaped park from the 19th century near the bishop's palace is a horticultural monument under special protection as well as the nearby Small Park (Mali Park) dating from the turn of the 19th/20th century.

The central traditional event is called ?akova?ki Vezovi (?akovo Embroidery). It is a folklore show of the regions Slavonia and Baranja that is organized yearly in the beginning of July, and it presents traditional folk costumes, folklore dancing and singing groups, customs. The Cathedral hosts choirs, opera artists, and art exhibitions are organized in the exhibition salon. The horse and wedding wagon show is a special part of the program. During the sports program, pure-bred white Lipizzaner horses can be seen on the racecourse. They come from the horse-breeding centre in Ivandvor, which has been breeding horses ever since 1506.

The town and the surroundings offer many sports and recreation facilities, such as tennis courts, racecourse, gym, swimming pool, etc. The lakes Jo?ava, Mlinac, Borovik as well as fishponds, backwaters and canals offer fine angling opportunities. High and low game hunting is possible in the immediate surroundings or farther on the Dilj mountain to the southwest.

The traditional Slavonian cuisine, famous for its meat specialities (kulen smoked pepper sausage, sausages, smoked ham), venison and freshwater fish dishes are offered both in Dakovo and its surroundings. Of particular interest are the exquisite wines of the ?akovo region: Weissburgunder (another name for Pinot Blanc), Traminer, Riesling.

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