The City Guard in Osijek

The City Guard
Zgrada Glavne straže
Alternative names Glavna straža
General information
Architectural style Baroque
Location Osijek, Croatia
Address Trg Svetog Trojstva 2
Coordinates 45°33′39″N 18°41′43″E / 45.56083°N 18.69528°E / 45.56083; 18.69528Coordinates: 45°33′39″N 18°41′43″E / 45.56083°N 18.69528°E / 45.56083; 18.69528
Current tenants Archaeological Museum Osijek
Construction started 1728
Completed 1729
Opened 1729 (1729)
Technical details
Floor count 2

The City Guard (Croatian: Zgrada Glavne straže) is the name of the building which formerly housed the city guard of Osijek, Croatia. It is located in Tvrđa.

Today, the building houses the Archaeological Museum Osijek, a local museum focusing on the history of the city.

History

The structure was built from 1728 to 1729. It was recently renovated in 2006.[1]

Description

The building has 2 floors. Located on Holy Trinity Square, the facade of the City Guard building features a prominent arcade . The building also includes a bell tower with an attached terrace, from the top of which the entirety of Tvrđa is visible.

The building was renovated in 2006; during the renovation a steel-glass structure was also added, as designed by Branko Silađin.

References

  1. ↑ Ive Mažuran, Grad i tvrđava Osijek Osijek, 2000 ISBN 953-6711-00-1
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