New Vučedol Archaeological Park being constructed in Vukovar
- by croatiaweek
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(Photo: Grad Vukovar)
Representatives of the City of Vukovar have visited the construction site of the new Archaeological Park Vučedol, marking significant progress on one of eastern Croatia’s most important cultural infrastructure projects.
Mayor Marijan Pavliček, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Filip Sušac and Head of the Administrative Department for Economy Majda Jakša, toured the site where works are underway as part of the European project Archaeological Park Vučedol – Phase II.
The project encompasses a wide range of activities, including construction, reconstruction and revitalisation of the archaeological site itself, alongside upgrades to communal and hospitality infrastructure. It also includes an extensive tourism promotion campaign.
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The development covers an area of 28.4 hectares, transforming the Vučedol site into a modern archaeological park that will combine heritage preservation with contemporary visitor facilities.
Upon completion, Vukovar is set to gain a major new cultural and tourism attraction, expected to draw both domestic and international visitors to the east of Croatia. The initiative aims not only to increase tourist numbers, but also to strengthen awareness of the region’s rich archaeological heritage on a global scale.
The project is led by the Vučedol Culture Museum, with the City of Vukovar and the Vukovar Tourist Board acting as partners.
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With a total value of €15,059,632.33, the project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, which is providing €10 million in non-repayable grants, covering 66.4 per cent of eligible costs, the City of Vukovar said.
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The Vučedol Culture Museum, opened in 2015 near the banks of the Danube, is dedicated to the prehistoric Vučedol site, one of Europe’s most significant Eneolithic (Copper Age) locations.
The museum presents the legacy of the Vučedol culture, which flourished around 3000 BC and is renowned for its advanced metallurgy, distinctive ceramics and early calendar systems. Among its most famous artefacts is the Vučedol Dove, a ritual vessel that has become a symbol of Croatian archaeological heritage.
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The site itself is considered one of the most important prehistoric settlements in Europe, offering invaluable insight into early Indo-European civilisation.
Vučedol Culture Museum (Photo: Miroslav Šlafhauzer)
