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Novi Sad was founded in 1694, when Serb merchants formed a colony across the Danube from the Petrovaradin Fortress, a strategic Habsburg military post. In subsequent centuries, it became an important trading, manufacturing and cultural centre, and has historically been dubbed the Serbian Athens.
- Petrovaradin Fortress. A strategic prize on an outcrop by the Danube, Petrovaradin had been in the hands of the Ottomans for 150 years before it was wrested from them by the Habsburg Empire in the Great Turkish War.
- Petrovaradin Clock Tower. On a square with a glorious view of the Danube and Novi Sad is the fortress’s Baroque clock tower, positioned high above one of the gates to the compound.
- Dunavska Street. There’s no better jumping off point for an amble around the city. Dunavska (Danube) Street is an east to west thoroughfare that is partly pedestrianised and lined with stately mansions and townhouses.
- Trg Slobode. Novi Sad is at its most distinguished on this square in the centre of the city, almost entirely bordered by historic architecture. Trg Slobode (Liberty Square) is also referred to as Svetozar Miletić Square, and there’s a statue of this 19th-century figure in the middle.
- Petrovaradin Fortress. Towering over the river on a 40m-high volcanic slab, this mighty citadel, considered Europe's second-biggest fortress (and one of its best preserved), is…
- Gallery of Matica Srpska. First established in Pest (part of modern Budapest) in 1826 and moved to Novi Sad in 1864, this is one of Serbia's most important and long-standing…
- Štrand. One of Europe's best by-the-Danube beaches, this 700m-long stretch morphs into a city of its own come summertime, with bars, stalls and all manner of…
- Museum of Contemporary Art Vojvodina. Near to the Museum of Vojvodina's main building is this annexe. It is home to the city's premier collection of Serbian (particularly Vojvodinian) and…
Mar 20, 2022 · Novi Sad ( Serbian: Нови Сад/Novi Sad) is the capital of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia, and the second largest city in Serbia. Situated on the Danube River between Budapest and Belgrade, it is a treasured regional and cultural centre.
- Cruise Novi Sad’s morning markets. Potted flowers, local honey, pyramids of paprika and little bundles of spring onions—these are just some of the delights you can find in Novi Sad’s morning markets.
- Eat brunch at Kombinat. Now that you’ve seen Novi Sad’s fresh produce at the market, it’s time to sample the goods. Kombinat doesn’t serve traditional Serbian food (that’s coming later); rather, this trendy cafe specialises in healthy brunches.
- Hunt down Novi Sad’s best street art. Novi Sad has a couple of cool large-scale murals and smaller pieces. You can find the best street art outside Kombinat and hidden in the alleyways along Novi Sad’s main street.
- Do a 360 in the main square. Trg Slobode (Freedom Square) is Novi Sad’s main plaza and anchors the rest of the city. Standing in the centre and doing a spin reveals a panorama of Novi Sad’s finest architecture and most important buildings.
Mar 7, 2024 · Discover the best attractions, activities, and culture in Novi Sad, the \"Athens of Serbia\" and the 2021 European Capital of Culture. Learn about the city's history, architecture, art, music, and nightlife from a local expert and travel writer.
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