Osijek Adventure: The Red Fićo & Animal Kingdom Encounter

✔In the eastern Croatian city of Osijek, two seemingly different yet equally moving attractions—the war-memorial Red Fićo and the vibrant Osijek Zoo—together tell the city's dual story of resilience and warmth. 🚗 Red Fićo: A Symbol of Freedom Forged in Steel 🧡This sculpture of a red car, welded from 550 discarded weapons, holds a poignant tale from the 1991 Croatian War of Independence: ✔Wartime Taxi: Civilians drove red Fiats through Serbian blockades to deliver supplies to besieged Osijek. 💧Artistic Rebirth: Artists reshaped this "Freedom Car" using confiscated weapons, with bullet marks still visible. ✔Tips: Free entry | Best photo time: dusk | Pair with the nearby War Museum (5-min walk). 🦁 Osijek Zoo: A Playful Urban Oasis ✅One of Central Europe's oldest zoos (est. 1949), it blends education and fun: 🐾 Highlights ✅Rare White Lions: Croatia’s only up-close viewing of these majestic creatures. Tropical Pavilion: Walk through a glass tunnel as stingrays glide overhead. Petting Zoo: Feed miniature horses and alpacas (3 kuna per bag). #OsijekTravel #CroatiaHiddenGems #WarMemorial #ZooAdventure