Red Fico, Slavonia, Croatia

4.5 (78 reviews) Spent Ranking #2 in Slavonia Points of Interest & Landmarks

Must see

Known as the Red Fićo to locals, or the Battle of Osijek monument, this is an absolute must see in Osijek. On 27 june 1991 a red fićo blocked the path of a YNA tank which didn't so much as stop before crushing it. The picture was famous worldwide, and a video titled "Crveni fićo" shows the whole scene unfold. This is a monument to that event, however now the tank is the one being crushed (by nothing other than the fićo), to remind everyone of the independence that was fought for. Awesome concept and execution, don't miss it!
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Address

Intersection of Trpimira and Vukovarska, Osijek, Croatia.

Website

http://comeandcheck.it/arts/a-tank-on-the-streets-of-osijek/

Current local date and time now

Saturday, May 11, 2024, 13:28

User Ratings

4.5 based on (78 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 5History_TeacherFL 5:00 PM May 16, 2015
    Monument to Freedom
    The Red Fico Monument is one of the oddest war memorials you'll likely find anywhere, but the story, recorded in several languages at the site, is one of incredible bravery in the face of adversity. Osijek is not the kind of place that Croatia is known for amongst tourists, but this testament to the Croatian peoples' fight for independence is one that visitors should see.
  • 4Welshbird33 5:00 PM May 2, 2016
    Never Forget
    As we were driving through Osijek today we saw this monument at the roadside but did not know what it represented, thankfully the internet provided an explanation and actual footage of a red Fiat being parked as a form of protest in front of army tanks the little car had no chance...but what a statement.

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