{"id":17987,"date":"2026-01-26T13:55:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitslavoniabaranja.com\/vidi-i-dozivi\/opipljiva-bastina-plemstva-i-sumskih-razbojnika-hedonisticko-putovanje-tragom-viteza-slavonske-ravni\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T14:12:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T13:12:46","slug":"opipljiva-bastina-plemstva-i-sumskih-razbojnika-hedonisticko-putovanje-tragom-viteza-slavonske-ravni","status":"publish","type":"vidi-i-dozivi","link":"https:\/\/visitslavoniabaranja.com\/en\/vidi-i-dozivi\/opipljiva-bastina-plemstva-i-sumskih-razbojnika-hedonisticko-putovanje-tragom-viteza-slavonske-ravni\/","title":{"rendered":"THE LIVING HERITAGE OF THE NOBLE FOLK AND FOREST OUTLAWS Historic novel Knight of the Slavonian Plain \u2013 a guide to a hedonistic journey through Slavonia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Old noble estates and the forest hideouts of outlaws, once brought to life in the pages of Marija Juri\u0107 Zagorka\u2019s novel, now tell stories of fine hotels, wineries, restaurants, and outdoor adventures<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever wished you could step between the pages of a book you were reading and live out the adventures of your favourite characters? Allow us to suggest you spend your long winter evenings with Zagorka\u2019s novel and once the spring sun warms up the Slavonian plains, set off on this exciting journey, page by page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peja\u010devi\u0107 manor<\/strong>, Osijek – Retfala<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For your \u201cliterary expedition,\u201d choose Osijek\u2019s Retfala as your base, home to a lesser-known but central setting of the novel, the Peja\u010devi\u0107 family manor. Today it houses a private clinic<\/a>, so you can\u2019t tour the interior, but even a glance at its baroque fa\u00e7ade evokes the luxury and romance of the 18th<\/sup> century. Visit the impressive Opus Arena Stadium<\/em> (www.nk-osijek.hr\/opus-arena<\/a>) just across the street, take a stroll or ride along the riverside promenade, and enjoy a taste of 21st<\/sup>-century luxury at the nearby District Boutique Hotel<\/em> (www.boutique.dev.district.hr<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Water gate and Peja\u010devi\u0107 houses<\/strong>, Osijek – Tvr\u0111a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like the heroine of Zagorka\u2019s story, follow the Drava downstream to Osijek\u2019s Tvr\u0111a<\/em>, the old citadel. You won\u2019t find magicians with potions here, but just past the Water Gate<\/em> lies Holy Trinity Square<\/em>. Here you\u2019ll find the former Peja\u010devi\u0107 residence, now craft brewery General von Beckers<\/em> (www.facebook.com\/beckersbrewery<\/a>), where you can savour a rich dark Mangulica<\/em> beer. At the western end of the square stands another Peja\u010devi\u0107 house with a baroque statue of the Virgin Mary, and just around the corner you can dine or stay overnight at the famous Merlon<\/em> (www.merlon.hr<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prandau-Normann Castle<\/strong>, Valpovo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much like Zagorka\u2019s heroes, let your path take you to Valpovo Castle<\/em>. Its massive Gothic tower was built by the Morovi\u0107 family, proud members of the Order of the Dragon, defenders of Europe from Ottoman invasions. In the 18th<\/sup> century, the Prandau barons and Normann counts transformed the fortress into a baroque palace. Learn more about its history at the Regional Museum<\/em> of<\/em> Valpovo <\/em>(www.ustanova.valpovo.hr\/muzej-valpovstine<\/a>), then relax at the Hotel and Restaurant Park<\/em> (www.restoran-park.hr<\/a>) at the edge of the castle park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Adamovi\u0107 estate and historic Koro\u0111grad<\/strong>, \u010cepin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond courtly intrigues and love affairs, Zagorka\u2019s novel is, at heart, a grand outdoor<\/em> adventure. While the trip from Osijek to the Adamovi\u0107 family estate in \u010cepin is now a short drive, in the 18th<\/sup> century it would have been a perilous trek through bandit-filled marshlands. By the 19th<\/sup> century, the swamps were transformed into fertile farms like Ov\u010dara<\/em>, famed for delicacies made from the local Pfeifferica<\/em> pork. Try some at the Crna Svinja Restaurant<\/em> (www.terranegra.hr\/restoran<\/a>), unwind at Hotel<\/em> Materra <\/em>(www.hotelmaterra.com<\/a>), and then explore the surroundings by bike \u2014 from the ruins of Koro\u0111grad<\/em>, said to hide stolen treasure, to the charming Zelenkrov Hotel & Caf\u00e9<\/em> (www.zelenkrov.hr<\/a>) at the entrance to \u010cepin.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The confluence of the Drava and Danube \u2013 Adamovi\u0107-Cseh Estate<\/strong>, Erdut \u2013 Aljma\u0161<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downstream from Osijek, the 18th<\/sup>-century banks of the Drava were home to river \u201cpirates\u201d who ambushed passing boats. The pirates are long gone, but the mysterious floodplain forests remain, and they\u2019re best explored by bike along the Pori\u0107 Trail<\/em> or through the vineyards leading to Erdut Tower<\/em> and the Adamovi\u0107-Cseh Manor<\/em>, now home to Erdut Wines<\/em> with its legendary 75,000-litre barrel (www.erdutski-vinogradi.hr<\/a>). For breathtaking views of the Danube meanders, visit one of the local wineries that also offer accommodation, such as Vinotel Brzica<\/em> (www.brzica.com<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The end of the Slavonian outlaws<\/strong>, Na\u0161ice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dense forests of the Krndija <\/em>mountain were once the stronghold of Slavonian outlaws, who often targeted the Peja\u010devi\u0107 family\u2019s estate and castle in Na\u0161ice<\/em> (www.zmn.hr<\/a>). You can visit the castle and its scenic fishponds, enjoy dinner at Na\u0161i\u010dki ribnjaci<\/em> (www.nasicki-ribnjaci.hr<\/a>), and spend a peaceful night surrounded by nature. The last and most famous hajduk, the “lord robber” – \u010caruga, was arrested in 1925, marking the end of the more than two-century-long era of the somewhat “romantic” Slavonian forest robbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Napisao: Mislav Pavo\u0161evi\u0107<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Old noble estates and the forest hideouts of outlaws, once brought to life in the pages of Marija Juri\u0107 Zagorka\u2019s novel, now tell stories of fine hotels, wineries, restaurants, and outdoor adventures Ever wished you could step between the pages of a book you were reading and live out the adventures of your favourite characters? 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