クロアチアの戦争物語：ヴコヴァルの英雄都市 - ザグレブからの終日ツアー

I visited Vukovar two weeks ago, at the beginning of a trip to the Balkans, with some friends. We visited the Water Tower, symbol of the heroic resistance of the inhabitants of Vukovar in the siege of the Serbs in 1991 (in November 35 years will have passed already) and the town, where many buildings still bear the wounds of the terrible assaults of the Serbs. We also visited the open countryside agricultural hangar, where 261 Croatian citizens who had found refuge in the hospital in Ovcara were transported. In the hangar there is an interesting and touching memorial, whose walls illuminate the faces and names of the murdered victims. The monument has its fulcrum in a central spiral of light and the ceiling stars, symbolizing the sacrifice of so many innocents. Under a display case, which runs all around the walls, are the personal belongings found in the mass grave that was discovered a few hundred meters from the hangar, between Ovčara and Grabovo, where today stands a black stone monument. A warning that such madness should never happen again. Finally, the entire floor is covered with thousands of shell casings used by Serbian militias for the massacre. I strongly recommend visiting Vukovar so as not to forget the atrocities of our very civilised Europe.

We had the privilege of experiencing Vukovar with Josip as our guide, and it was truly unforgettable. He took us on a deeply moving journey through some of the most significant sites – the iconic Water Tower, the war memorial, the local hospital, the army barracks, and the Ovcara memorial. Josip’s knowledge, sensitivity, and ability to share the stories behind each place made the experience both educational and profoundly emotional. He didn’t just guide us through history; he brought it to life with compassion and respect for those who lived through it. It was an incredibly powerful journey that I will carry with us forever. Thank you, Josip, for giving us such a meaningful and memorable experience. Puno hvala Katica

I went on this tour with a group of friends to get to know the history and the whole story of this country better. The trip was very emotional and inspiring, to see that complete destruction of the city to today's hope for a better tomorrow. The city museum very nicely presented all the history of the entire area, from the wealth of the region to the destruction in the war and the current situation with the hope that the city will be like it used to be once in better times. A great recommendation for everyone who ever visits Croatia to go on this trip to create whole image of country which is not just sea and sun.