Aljmaš, Croatia
Aljmaš (Hungarian: Almás, German: Apfeldorf) is a village in the Erdut municipality in eastern Croatia. Aljmaš lies on the right bank of the Danube.
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| Coordinates: 45.529458°N 18.949955°E | |
| Country |  Croatia |
| County |  Osijek-Baranja |
| Municipality | Erdut |
| Government | |
| • Body | Local Committee |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 605 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
History
Aljmaš was reportedly the sight of a Marian apparition and since 1704, a significant number of believers and tourists make a pilgrimage here annually.[2] A Catholic Church in the name of Our Lady of Laus and Our Lady of Consolation was constructed in 1864. During the Croatian War of Independence, the Roman Catholic church in Aljmaš was destroyed and rebuilt almost completely in 2006.[3]
The rebuilt Marian church in Aljmaš has an unusual shape and facade.
Old picture of the Aljmas Statue
See also
References
- "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2011 Census: Municipality of Erdut". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- "U Aljmašu rekordnih 85 tisuća hodočasnika" [In Aljmaš, a record 85,000 pilgrims]. Glas Slavonije (in Croatian). 16 August 2010. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
- "Počela restauracija Gospe od Utočišta" [Restoration of 'Our Lady of Consolation' begins]. Jutarnji list (in Croatian). 6 June 2006. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
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