New Garden Serbia attractions. Novi Sad, Serbia: first impressions and photos. Cafes and restaurants in Novi Sad

Novi Sad, the second largest city in Serbia, is located in the north of the country on the banks of the Danube River. It was founded by Orthodox Serbs in 1694, and already in the 18th and 19th centuries it became cultural capital and an important trade and manufacturing center, for which it received the nickname “Serbian Athens”. Its name translated from Serbian means “new plantation”. During the revolution of 1848-1849. and after the bombing in Kosovo in 1999, the city was badly damaged, but each time it was rebuilt.

Today Novi Sad is part of independent Serbia and has regained its status as a cultural capital: it is here that all the cultural treasures of the region are concentrated: museums, art galleries and architectural monuments.

How to get there

The nearest airport is in Belgrade - 70 km away, so it is most convenient to get to Novi Sad from the capital. This can be done by bus, car or train.

• By bus

The bus is the most convenient and budget method get from Belgrade to Novi Sad. Thanks to its favorable location, Novi Sad is connected by bus to all major cities. Buses depart from the main city bus station (bus and railway stations in Belgrade are nearby).

There is no need to buy a ticket in advance; buses run every 10-15 minutes and often leave half empty. You will have to spend about 1.5 hours on the road, the fare starts from 350 RSD. The first bus leaves at 3:50, the last at 23:59. Prices on the page are as of November 2018.

• By train

Trains and commuter trains run between Belgrade and Novi Sad. Electric trains run 6 times a day, the first departs at 7:35, the last at 21:40. Travel time is about 2 hours, fare starts from 388 RSD. There are night trains, but it is better to buy tickets for them in advance on the local website railways, traveling by train will cost a little more.

• By car

The E75 highway connecting Budapest and Belgrade is 5 km from the city. This route is paid, travel along it to Novi Sad will cost about 250 RSD.

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Weather in Novi Sad

The climate of Novi Sad is temperate continental, with warm and sunny autumns, short and mild winters, rainy springs and sudden summers.

The best months to travel here are April-May and September-October. At this time there is no stifling heat, but there is no rain (only 2-4 rainy days a month), and the air temperature is comfortable for long walks: +18...+23 °C.

Novi Sad Hotels

The hotel business in Serbia was in a state of stagnation for many years and began to come back to life relatively recently. IN big cities(including in Novi Sad) things are moving faster than in small ones, but there are still many old “Yugoslav” hotels that have not seen renovation for a long time.

There are enough hotels of a completely European level in the city, but the star rating does not always correspond to the declared one. Some “three rubles” are superior to 4* hotels in terms of comfort and service, and prices in five-star hotels are lower than in 4* hotels, and the quality of service is the same in both. So, when choosing a hotel, you should only rely on photographs and reviews of previous guests, and not on the number of stars. A double room in a 3* hotel (some of which correspond to 4*) will cost about 40-50 USD per day. You can spend the night in a 5* hotel for 70-80 USD, and a 4* hotel in the “expensive and rich” style can cost 150-170 USD per day.

As throughout Serbia, Novi Sad has a common system of roadside motels along major highways and at the entrance to the city. Their advantage, in addition to the price (30-35 USD per double room), in novelty and a good level of service, but they are convenient only for those who travel by car.

Shopping in Novi Sad

In Novi Sad, as in the rest of Serbia, it is worth buying clothes and shoes from popular European brands - prices here are 10-20% lower than in Europe and Russia, especially for shoes made of genuine leather. Pay attention to local brands; most of these stores are concentrated on Zmaj Jovina and Dunavska streets. The city has a large shopping center - Big Shopping Center, where you can find foreign and Serbian brands, mostly affordable: Springfield, Women'secret, Mango, Koton, Sportina, Lindex, Bata, Quiz, 7camicie, dm-drogerie markt, Link Donna , Timeout, Gigatron, Djak Sport, etc.

Shopping in Novi Sad is not complete without visiting the markets. The most popular market in the city is Futoshsky. It opened at the beginning of the 20th century. on Jewish Street and is located there to this day. Here you can buy the freshest farm products - vegetables, fruits, fresh meats, homemade cheeses, as well as ceramics, clothing and leather goods. Prices are lower than in stores.

On right side Temerinsky Put is home to the curious Nylon flea market, which is loved by both tourists and local residents. On Fridays and Saturdays, antiques from old German village houses and mansions are brought here, and on weekdays you can literally find everything: furniture, firewood, agricultural machinery, firewood and even livestock.

Cafes and restaurants in Novi Sad

The best way to try authentic Serbian cuisine is in traditional kafanas - establishments with simple “rustic” interiors and live music. In Novi Sad and other large cities it’s not easy to deal with them, so you’ll have to catch the Serbian spirit in bakeries, small eateries and a couple of traditional restaurants, which are still there.

There are bakeries in the city at every turn, and each one is tasty and cheap: a large slice of pizza costs about 100 RSD, and you can also find all kinds of Balkan pies, sweet buns and other pastries there. Everything trendy and hipster has reached Novi Sad, so there are a lot of burger joints here. The best burgers in the city are served at Toster Burger, and they also have good craft beer.

As for restaurants, it is worth visiting Lazin Salas - a restaurant serving homemade Serbian cuisine, decorated in the style of a village hut. Local hits include stuffed chicken, sausages and honey rakia. The Piknik bar and restaurant serves excellent veal with horseradish and other Serbian dishes, and for beer and royal meat snacks you need to go to Krilce I Pivce - they have the best chicken wings in Novi Sad and a good selection of craft beer.

If you want something more luxurious (and expensive), you should choose the Project 72 Wine&Deli restaurant. There are rustic interiors, but exquisite cuisine, a rich wine list and very tasty smoked tuna.

Guides in Novi Sad

The best photos of Novi Sad

Entertainment and attractions

Architectural monuments

Petrovaradin Fortress- a powerful fortification structure, which is also called the Hungarian Gibraltar, was founded in 1692. The Austrians captured Petrovaradin (a city on the territory of modern Novi Sad) during the Great Turkish War in 1687 and began to build modern fortifications in place of the old ones. It was here that the decisive battle took place between the Turkish and Austrian armies: the Austrians won, thereby ending the Turkish threat to Central Europe. The fortress took almost 100 years to complete and, in addition to the external walls, has a length of 16 km underground tunnels. The city museum, observatory (open only in clear weather) and planetarium (can be visited on Saturdays) are open here.

Since 2000, every summer the Petrovaradin Fortress has hosted music festival State of Exit. It usually lasts 4 days. The festival features famous performers and popular groups in a variety of musical genres - the organizers deliberately focus on every musical taste. On this stage you can hear both pop hits and metal, disco EDM rhythms and hooligan punk. In 2007, the festival received the British Festival Award in the category "Best European Festival".

Old town of Novi Sad- the location of churches and temples built in the 18th and 19th centuries. Among them there are Orthodox churches, Roman Catholic, Protestant, Uniate churches, synagogues and mosques. Main Orthodox church in the city there is the Church of the Great Martyr St. George, built in 1742, and the Catholic Church of the Holy Virgin Mary is rightfully considered the architectural dominant of the city center. It is easily recognized by the characteristic features of the Gothic style. In addition, you can visit a building belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Saints Last Days, and in a magnificent synagogue in the city center.

Rich historical heritage the city is preserved in museums and galleries, among which the Vojvodina Museum and the Brvnar ethnic complex, the City Museum of Novi Sad in the fortress and its collection of foreign art, the Vojvodina Theater Museum, the Museum contemporary art, Zivanovic Cultural Museum.

Novi Sad is called the “cultural capital of the Balkans” and the “Serbian St. Petersburg”. To me historical center This city seemed more like Prague or Vienna. And this is understandable, because Novi Sad is administrative center Vojvodina, an area that for a long time remained part of Austria-Hungary. At the same time, the new areas of this city, built during the period of Soviet Yugoslavia, are similar to the residential areas of Russian cities. Which is also not surprising, because the USSR authorities borrowed the idea of ​​​​standard urban development from Tito. This sharp contrast is very surprising and at first glance even a little repulsive, but literally after the first long walk the city begins to fall in love with itself.

Novi Sad, like other cities in Vojvodina, is significantly different from the rest of Serbia. And it’s not only about the architecture, but also about the local cuisine, mentality and even music. But the nuclear Balkan hospitality and cordiality of the locals will quickly remind you what country you are in.

How to get there

You can get from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Novi Sad by plane, train, bus and car.

By plane

There is a Ceney airport a few kilometers from Novi Sad, but as far as I understand, it only serves the needs of military aviation. By the end of 2015, the Vojvodina government decided to use it for civil transport, but so far I have not found a single flight, not only from Moscow, but even from Belgrade. By the way, you can also read an article about him on our website.

From Moscow

The easiest way to fly from the Russian capital to Serbia is with airlines Aeroflot or AirSerbia(by the way, advice: choose the latter, the food is tastier there and they even serve alcohol). The plane takes off from Sheremetyevo. Round-trip tickets for both airlines cost from 200 EUR; you can find and compare ticket prices for your dates on well-known search engines or, for example,. Travel time is just under three hours.

From St. Petersburg

To be honest, I don’t know about hotels in Novi Sad, but I liked the hostels. In general, hostels have the same name: they are rather mini-hotels or guest houses with rooms designed for two or three people. Hostels are marked with red icons on the map. As you can see, they are in any of the four areas I noted, so it’s very easy to find an option for yourself. You can try to compare prices for different hostels or hotels.

What are the prices for holidays?

Accommodation

Prices for holidays in Novi Sad are even lower than in Belgrade (and in Belgrade, believe me, they are quite acceptable). If you are traveling as a couple, you can easily rent a double room in a hostel in the city center for 20–25 EUR per night. In Petrovardin you can find cozy apartments for similar prices.

Nutrition

Restaurants are also quite affordable for the budget traveler. In the city center you can have lunch for 500 dinars per person (about 4 EUR). In a restaurant with live music, a romantic dinner for two with wine will cost about 2,500 dinars (about 20 EUR).

Directions

To be honest, I don’t even know the prices for travel on public transport, because I haven’t used it. Taxi prices are reasonable: from the center of Novi Sad to the town of Sremski Karlovci (about 10 kilometers) we spent 900 dinars (about 7.5 EUR).

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Cost of food, accommodation, transportation and other things

Currency: Euro, € US Dollar, $ Russian Ruble, Rub Serbian Dinar, Din.

Main attractions. What to see

As I already said, Novi Sad is a rather small city. Most of its attractions can be seen in a day, even if you walk.

But my advice to you: if you have at least three days left, don’t rush, it’s better to enjoy the leisurely Balkan rhythm of life!

Top 5

There are several places that you must see if you come to Novi Sad for at least two days. Here are the top 5 attractions chosen in my subjective opinion:

Beaches. Which ones are better

If you come to Novi Sad in the heat, first of all go to Strand beach. This is the largest beach on the Danube.

Entrance to it is paid, but the price is very small - less than 1 EUR (50–100 dinars). For this money you are provided with all the necessary beach infrastructure: sun loungers, changing rooms and umbrellas.

True, there are a couple of problems. Firstly, the Danube is a navigable river, and therefore quite muddy. And, secondly, at the end of July - beginning of August it is quite shallow there. But it is safe for children.

Churches and temples. Which ones are worth visiting?

Cathedral of the Virgin Mary

The church is located directly opposite the town hall. The temple was built in the neo-Gothic style. In my opinion, there is nothing particularly remarkable about it, except perhaps that its spire sticks out significantly higher than the rest of the buildings in the historical part of the city.

How to get there and visit: st. Catholic Porta, 1. The church is active, admission to it is free.

St. George's Cathedral

I found the cathedral much more interesting from an architectural point of view St. George's Cathedral. This is an Orthodox church, but it was built in the Austrian Baroque style typical of Vojvodina. The building itself is white and quite austere, but the stunning carved dome changes everything. I never had a chance to go inside, but they say that there is a stunning cross made of pink marble.

How to get there and visit: st. Nikola Pasic, 4. The temple is operational, admission to it is free.

Synagogue of Novi Sad

One of the most beautiful religious buildings in Novi Sad is the synagogue. Once upon a time, many Jews lived in the capital of Vojvodina, but everything changed during the Second World War. World War. Now literally several hundred Jews live in Novi Sad.

The synagogue hosts cultural, not religious, events and is therefore off-limits most of the time. But, if you still decide to inspect the building at least from the outside, then look for it at the address: st. Jewish, 11.

Museums. Which ones are worth visiting?

There are many museums in Novi Sad, worthy of attention, but I'll focus on four of them.

Parks

If you walk from Freedom Square along Jovan Zmaj Street and then turn onto Danube Street, you can get to the Danube Park. Locals sometimes jokingly compare it to Central Park in New York. The scale is, of course, not the same, but the essence is similar - a green area in the very center of the city.

Great place for walking in summer and dangerous for walking in winter. The fact is that there was once a swamp on the site of the park. In winter, the damp Vojvodina climate and the previous fact make themselves felt, so it is very easy to catch a sore throat.

Tourist streets

Almost the entire historical center of Novi Sad is a pedestrian zone. Main streets for the promenade: Jovana Zmaya And Danube.

The first is named after one of the most beloved poets in Serbia, Jovan Jovanovic, known under the pseudonym Zmej (in Serbian: Zmaj). With the second street, I think it’s clear. Cozy European streets with many restaurants and shops. This is where most of the city's attractions are concentrated.

What to see in 1 day

If you arrive in Novi Sad in the morning, then at the bus station take bus No. 3A or No. 69 and go to Petrovaradin. Travel time will be 10–15 minutes. There you can have breakfast on the fortress overlooking the Danube and explore the catacombs and museum. I think a couple of hours will be enough for you.

Afterwards, you can walk across the Varadin Bridge, which I wrote about above, and go to the Danube Park. If the weather is warm, you can walk along it and feed the swans. If it’s cold, it’s better to go straight to the Vojvodina Museum. It will take you 1.5 hours.

Next door to it is the Museum of Modern Art. If you look there, it will be for about another hour. Afterwards, take a walk through the pedestrian zone: go along Dunajska Street, then turn onto Jovan Zmaj, along which you will reach Liberation Square. Along the way you can have a snack in one of the cafes, fortunately there is a large selection.

Next you can go to Nikola Pasic Street, where the Cathedral of St. George is located. If you go higher, you can reach the Matica Srpska building. I repeat, the historical center is quite small; the walk, including lunch, will take you 2–2.5 hours.

What to see in the area

If you come to Novi Sad (especially in summer) it is definitely worth a visit Fruska Gora- the only hill of the lowland Vojvodina. The Serbs say that it was once an island in the middle of the Pannonian Sea. Now it's nature reserve and the site of 17 Orthodox monasteries. The monasteries are really cool, but to admire natural beauties, in my opinion, it is better in Šumadija, Zlatibor or Kopaonik.

How to get there: Buses run regularly from Novi Sad to Fruška Gora. You can get there by train, then you will need to get off at Sremski Karlovci station. A taxi ride will cost you approximately 8 EUR (1,000 dinars). Travel time will take you 20–40 minutes.

Another place worth visiting during your trip to Novi Sad is a very small town Sremski Karlovci. It is notable for the fact that excellent wine is produced and sold there, and also for the fact that General Wrangel set up the headquarters of the White Army in exile there. What remains from the White Army are memorial plaques, a monument to the “black baron” and an Orthodox church.

And you can taste the wine in any local winery - this is the name of small private wine cellars where you can taste and buy the best wine of Vojvodina.

Just keep in mind that you should go to Sremski Karlovci on a weekday and in the morning or afternoon. Once I had the imprudence to get there on a Sunday at five in the evening, and almost all the establishments and shops of the small town were closed.

How to get there: Buses leave every hour from Novi Sad. There is a train, which, as I wrote above, stops at the station of the same name. A taxi will cost 6-8 EUR (800–1,000 dinars). Travel time will be 20–40 minutes.

Food. What to try

If Novi Sad is the first Serbian city you stop in, then first of all pay attention to the Serbian national cuisine. Personally, I love most chorbu- thick soup made from beef, chicken or fish. It is noteworthy that this is one of the most inexpensive dishes in local restaurants.

Be sure to try it pljeskavica- a flat meat cutlet, which is prepared from at least two types of meat. It is served in two versions: restaurant and fast food.

In the first case, it is served on a plate with a side dish, in the second it is served like a burger. In the second option there is a small, medium and large pljeskavica. I beg you, don't be greedy! Even if you are very hungry, take at least a medium one: the portions are simply huge.

If you've already eaten all this in other Serbian cities, then pay attention to the Austro-Hungarian influence in Vojvodina cuisine. Perhaps the most popular dish in Novi Sad is goulash.

Those who have been to Hungary say that the goulash in Vojvodina is different, but no less tasty. I don’t know, I have nothing to compare with. I can only give advice: you should order one serving for two.

As in any more or less large Serbian city, in Novi Sad there are no problems with eating tasty and not very expensive. In my personal rating of catering establishments there is a restaurant local cuisine Kuća Mala, which is on the street. Danube, 17. Lunch for two will cost you about 10 EUR (1,200 dinars).

Opposite is a wonderful and inexpensive Irish pub.

Budget

• Toster bar (Jovan Zmaj str., 24).
• Pizzeria Crna Maca (Mite Ruzicha St.).
• Canteen Stevča Soul Food (Grckoskolska street, 7).
• Vegetarian restaurant Ananda (Petara Drapshina St., 51).

Mid-level

• Restaurant Kuća Mala (Dunaiska St., 17).
• Restaurant "Terasa" (Petrovaradinska tvrđava 21131).
• Restaurant The Camelot (Sremska street, 9).
• Restaurant Zal Za Mladost (Somborska street, 189).

Dear

• Restaurant Zak (Shafarikova St., 9).
• Bistro La Mer (Boulevard of King Lazarus).
• Restaurant of French and Italian cuisine Hedone (27 March Square).
• Mediterranean restaurant La Morena (Osvobozhdeniye Boulevard, 84).

Holidays

The most famous festival held in Novi Sad is Exit. The tradition of holding it was started in 2000 by students of the local university as a protest against Slobodan Milosevic, and since then it has been held every year in early July on the territory of the Petrovaradin Fortress.

In 2014, Exit was recognized as the best large festival in Europe according to the European Festival Awards. Guns N' Roses, Nick Cave, Motörhead and many others performed on its stage. Unfortunately, I have not had the chance to attend this event yet, but I really want to fix that next summer.

The price of a one-day ticket ranges from 25 to 240 EUR.

A lesser known but amazingly cozy event is street performer festival. In early September, musicians, circus performers and actors from different countries world and perform on Freedom Square. You can visit it for free.

Safety. What to watch out for

Novi Sad, like almost any city in Serbia, is absolutely safe for tourists. Here you can safely walk at any time of the day, without fear of being robbed or even simply deceived by dishonest sellers.

The only danger for visitors from Russia is to meet former compatriots or big fans of our country. Then there is a high probability that you will not leave the kafana sober (as drinking establishments are called in Serbia). Once we looked into the famous Putin eatery - it ended in a morning headache. Unfortunately (or fortunately), it doesn't work right now.

Things to do

Novi Sad impressed me as a student city, noisy and party-oriented, so nightclubs and restaurants with live music immediately come to mind. Very often in local restaurants you can meet tamburashes (guitarists playing national music). By the way, they are a local feature of Vojvodina. Residents of Šumadija and Zlatibor, for example, prefer trumpeters.

Bars. Where to go

I already mentioned the Irish Pub. It is located at: st. Jovana Zmaya, 28. A glass of good Irish beer (Guinness or Harp) can be bought for about 2.5 EUR (300 dinars). I have never seen live music there, but excellent rock and roll sounds from the speakers.

If you want live rock, then go to the Queen of Spades cafe on the street. Mite Ruzhicha, 3 or to “Kriva Marta” on Laze Telechkog, 3. On the same street at number 16 there is an excellent place Lazino Tele.

Clubs and nightlife

Nightlife in Novi Sad is not as rich as in Belgrade, but it is also interesting. Perhaps the most famous nightclub is a “Museum” located on the territory of the Petrovaradin Fortress. It is distinguished by its original design, which combines ancient fortress vaults and a futuristic interior made of metal, concrete and glass.

The club has face control and hosts both paid and free parties. Prices vary depending on who is performing on the club stage.

I would also recommend checking out the Two Galebs club on Fisherman's Island. It has no address and is located on a floating pier. The place is quite budget-friendly (cocktails can be bought from 2.5 EUR) and at the same time terribly colorful. There you can hear the famous Serbian turbo folk - a nuclear combination of folk and electronic music.

Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift

Most often, the strong alcoholic drink rakija is brought from Serbia as a gift. If you come to Vojvodina, bring wine. You can buy it in the wineries of Sremski Karlovci, which I wrote about above.

Another good option for a gift - a cream or ointment from local farmers. It can be made from honey, milk or herbs. Every time I bring several jars from Serbia for myself and my loved ones. This could be a moisturizer for the face and hands or a healing ointment for acne or minor scratches. In autumn and winter, such a gift can be bought at the fair, which opens on Freedom Square. The price is not high - from 2.5 to 10 EUR.

If you want to bring an inexpensive souvenir for a long-lasting memory, take the Broyanitsa. These are rosary beads that are worn on the arm like a bracelet.

They are usually made of strong threads and consist of 33 knots. The cost of such a gift is 1–2 EUR (100–200 dinars).

Taxi. What features exist

Unlike Belgrade, taxi drivers in Novi Sad have not yet gone completely crazy, so you can easily stop a driver with yellow checkers on the street and get to your destination for an adequate price. But I advise you to carefully look at the taximeter. The price for landing in the capital of Vojvodina is about 0.6 EUR (or 70 dinars). A kilometer of travel costs about the same.

Trams

There are no trams in Novi Sad, although they ran until 1958. Now tram lines are closed, and the only reminder of this type of transport is the cafe car not far from Liberation Square.

Buses

If you suddenly decide to use Novi Sad city buses, you can buy a ticket directly from the driver. In this case, it will cost about 0.5 EUR (55 dinars). It is cheaper to buy a card for the day: in this case, for 2 EUR you can travel around the city during the day.

If you are traveling as a couple, you can buy this card for two. The trip is read when you touch it to the validator. By the way, ticket inspectors are rare in Serbia, so many simply do not pay the fare. If you do get caught, say that you just didn’t understand how to pay. In this case, you will simply be asked to buy a ticket from the driver.

Transport rental

To be honest, I did not rent a car in Novi Sad. It is not needed in the city itself, but it can come in handy if you are planning to explore the surrounding area (although here you can get by with buses and taxis, fortunately, the prices are affordable). But, if you suddenly decide to move around Vojvodina on your own, you can find prices for a car.

Novi Sad - holidays with children

To be honest, there is not much to do with children in Novi Sad. At least with the little ones. There is no large zoo, like in Belgrade, or a beautiful seaside, like in Montenegro. Unless you lure your child with the romance of the Petrovaradin fortress. Novi Sad is much more suitable for romantic trip together.

Car rental- also an aggregation of prices from all rental companies, all in one place, let's go!

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Novi Sad located on the banks of the Danube River, in the northern part. It is the capital of the Vojvodina region, as well as the industrial, financial and cultural center of the country. In addition, the city has great historical significance and is of considerable tourist interest. NATO bombing in 1999 caused serious damage to its infrastructure, but over the following years it has recovered, and today it welcomes guests again.

Peculiarities

Novi Sad, whose name translates as "new plantation", contains cultural treasures of the region, including most interesting museums, art galleries and unique architectural monuments. Manufacturing enterprises, large financial and shopping malls, educational and administrative institutions. All this makes it similar to typical Central European cities, with developed infrastructure and convenient transport links. In addition to the elegant architecture and rich cultural heritage, Novi Sad is famous for its festive events, among which stands out the annual music festival State of Exit, which takes place over several days and attracts a lot of fans of various musical genres. In the outskirts of the city, replete with vibrant natural scenery, stands out the majestic mountain range Frushka Mountain, carefully protecting the provincial capital from strong winds.

General information

The territory of Subotica covers an area of ​​more than 129 square meters. km, with a population of over 200,000 people. Official languages here are Serbian, Hungarian, Slovak and Ruthenian. Local time lags behind Moscow by 1 hour in summer and 2 in winter. Time zone UTC+1 and UTC+2 in summer time year. Dialing code+(381) (0) 21. Official website www.novisad.rs.

A brief excursion into history

The city was founded in the middle of the 18th century, and the Empress Maria Theresa gave it its name. Orthodox Serbs became the inhabitants of Novi Sad, and on the opposite bank of the Danube was the Catholic Peterwardein, surrounding the impregnable fortress of the same name. In the 20th century populated areas united to form a single city. WITH central part the capital of Vojvodina, Peterwardein is connected by the Varadin Bridge, which appeared in 2000, on the site of a bridge destroyed by NATO bombing a year earlier. After the end of World War II, the city became part of socialist Yugoslavia, and during its collapse it sharply increased its economic level, accompanied by effective industrialization and significant population growth. Since 2006, Novi Sad has been part of independent Serbia.

Climate

A temperate continental climate reigns on the banks of the Danube. Winter here is cool, but not too frosty, with an average temperature slightly below 0. Spring is characterized by heavy rainfall and sometimes drags on until early June, after which sunny summer sets in, when the thermometer confidently surpasses +20 - +22 degrees. September-October continues the warm summer days, followed by cool November. The most preferred time of year to visit here is from May to October.

How to get there

Nearest international airport is located 70 km from the city, in the capital. From there you can get to the place by bus in less than an hour and a half. By motorway, Novi Sad is also connected with Hungarian. In addition, taxis operate on the roads of Vojvodina and surrounding regions, and there are also good railway connections.

Transport

Within the city limits, the most popular means of transportation are buses and minibuses.

Attractions and entertainment

One of the cult objects of modern Novi Sad is the Petrovaradin Fortress, founded in 1692 and representing a massive fortification structure, often called the Hungarian Gibraltar. Under the fortress there are many kilometers of tunnels, preserved from the times of medieval wars. The interior of the building houses the city museum, observatory and planetarium. The famous State of Exit music festival, which marks the beginning of July, also takes place on the territory of the fortress. While walking around Novi Sad, special attention should be paid to the religious buildings of the city, including the Orthodox Church of the Great Martyr St. George and the Catholic Church of the Holy Virgin Mary.

Among the city's many museums, the Vojvodina Museum and the Brvnar ethnic complex stand out, the Novi Sad Museum in the Petrovaradin Fortress, with a unique collection of foreign art, the Vojvodina Theater Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Živanović Cultural Museum. In Novi Sadski exhibition center, in May a large-scale agricultural regional exhibition is held, the number of visitors of which amounts to hundreds of thousands of people. In the dark, the doors of numerous nightclubs, bars and discos are open for fans of active pastime. A few tens of kilometers from the city limits stands the magnificent Dundzher Castle, as if straight out of the pages of medieval novels. Fans of fabulous natural landscapes should definitely visit the Fruska Gora National Park, located 20 kilometers from the provincial capital.

Kitchen

The city's culinary traditions combine Serbian, Hungarian and Romanian cuisine. Here you can try the most delicious dishes, as well as appreciate the taste of Balkan wines and locally produced sweets. In many restaurants, the meal process is accompanied by the performance of folk songs and melodies.

Shopping

In stores and shopping centers The city offers a wide selection of goods for every taste, from memorable souvenirs and clothing, to luxury cosmetics and various jewelry.

Novi Sad seems extremely interesting city, where behind the openwork gloss and shine of neon signs of business and entertainment complexes, hides the rich cultural heritage and long traditions of the Serbian people.

In order to get a complete impression of Serbia, it is worth visiting at least three places: Belgrade, Novi Sad and Zlatibor. Someone else would add Šumadija - central Serbia, rich in vegetables, fruits and delicious home-cooked food. I’ll talk about it some other time, but today I want to mention the city of Novi Sad, the capital of Vojvodina, a region that is becoming more and more autonomous and is already expressing timid assumptions about a possible secession from the country.

Novi Sad is not like the rest of Serbia. The influence of the near west is strong here: a significant part of the population are Magyars, or Hungarians. There are no ethnic differences between the Serbs and Hungarians living here: two cultures are organically intertwined into one - generous and plentiful in the Serbian way and at the same time bright, spicy and musical in the Hungarian way. Old Town music originates in Novi Sad - a special type of urban chanson performed in coffee houses and restaurants. The people of Novosad are freer and more relaxed people than the inhabitants of central Serbia. They love to chat, argue and easily make new acquaintances.

The architecture of Novi Sad also experienced great Hungarian influence. In addition to the Hungarians, other minorities also contributed - including the Croats, of whom there are quite a few here. Therefore, next to the ancient Orthodox churches majestic churches stand quietly here, and even Protestant missions have found a friendly home here.

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Novi Sad, a city in northern Serbia, the capital of the autonomous region of Vojvodina, pleasantly surprised me. It is very different from Serbian cities in both architecture and atmosphere and is very reminiscent of Hungary, in close proximity to which it is located. Serbian Novi Sad is, first of all, a city of museums, art and absolutely amazing architecture, through which you can trace the difficult fate of this amazing city.

Petrovaradin Fortress

One of the main attractions of the city is the Petrovaradin Fortress, built in the Baroque style. It is located on the very bank of the Danube, on the slope of Fruska Gora, opposite the central part of Novi Sad and is connected to it by the Varadin Bridge, built on the site of the Marshal Tito Bridge destroyed during NATO bombing. Previously, the fortress was called the “Hungarian Gibraltar” and “Gibraltar on the Danube”, since Petrovaradin was a key defensive structure on the Austria-Hungary border. It was here that the border between the Christian and Muslim worlds passed. The fortress clock tower or Louis Bastion attracts the greatest attention among tourists. This watch is interesting because the hands on it are mixed up: the large one shows the hours, and the small one shows the minutes. This was done so that the time could be seen from afar. The Leopold Bastion is also interesting: it is located here observation deck, with views of the Danube and Novi Sad. And there is also the Maria Theresa Bastion, the Joseph II Bastion and the Innocent Bastion, all connected by underground passages. The Petrovaradin Fortress hosts the annual Exit music festival every summer.

Freedom Square

However, tourists often begin their acquaintance with Novi Sad not from the fortress, but from its cultural and business center - Freedom Square. The square is framed by the elegant buildings of the church, city hall and numerous banks. In the center of the square stands a strange monument to the Serbian writer and politician Svetozar Miletic. The pedestrian zone of the city begins from Freedom Square, where there are cafes under open air, restaurants, expensive shops and souvenir shops. Directly adjacent to Freedom Square is Theater Square, which houses the spectacular building of the Serbian National Theater, built in classical style, the oldest national theater in the country.

Bishop's Palace

Near the Cathedral of St. George, as if crowning the pedestrian zone of the city, is the Bishop's Palace, or Vladychansky Palace. In front of the bishop's palace there is a monument to Jovan Zmaj, the Serbian poet, after whom this street is named. The palace was built at the very beginning of the twentieth century on the site of the previous one, destroyed during the revolution. Various styles characteristic of Portugal, Mauritania and Italy are mixed here.

Freedom Bridge

The cable-stayed Freedom Bridge, spanning the Danube and connecting the two banks of Novi Sad, is known for its sad fate. The bridge was originally built relatively recently, in the very early 80s of the 20th century, and was completely destroyed during the bombing of Novi Sad in 1999. Modern look The bridge was acquired at the very beginning of the 21st century and is a steel structure of six spans. The bridge is also equipped with pedestrian paths; it is definitely worth crossing, if only because it offers magnificent views of the river and the city.

City Hall

The City Hall in Novi Sad, which adorns Freedom Square, is very similar in architecture to Austrian town halls, which is not surprising if we remember the history of the region, which was part of Austria-Hungary. The two-story building itself, where, by the way, the city authorities still meet, was built in the late Renaissance style. Its facade is decorated with a bell tower, columns and allegorical figures.

Cathedral of the Virgin Mary

Opposite the city hall is catholic cathedral Virgin Mary, built in the late Gothic style. The cathedral itself was built on the foundations of an ancient Roman Catholic church. The mosaics and painted stained glass windows are especially beautiful here. The sixty-meter high cathedral bell tower is visible from anywhere in Novi Sad. Organ music concerts are often held in the temple.

Collegiate Church of St. George

Locals call the Cathedral of St. George the cathedral church. The church contains a valuable ancient cross made of pink marble and an iconostasis of 33 icons.

Novosad Synagogue

The synagogue in the city of Novi Sad on Jewish Street is considered one of the most beautiful synagogues in Serbia and is considered a monument of cultural heritage. The building, which has been rebuilt many times, is now very similar to medieval castle, built in the Hungarian version of the Art Nouveau style with Gothic elements. The synagogue is not currently used for its intended purpose; it is located here cultural center, concerts and entertainment events are held.

Danube Park

Not far from the Varadin Bridge, halfway from the city center to the Petrovaradin Fortress, there is the Danube Park. There is a pond with ducks and swans that you can feed, small island with weeping willows, many flower beds, gazebos and large number trees and shrubs. In the very center of the park there is a sculpture of Sergius of Radonezh.

Matica Srpska building

The Matica Srpska building in Novi Sad is an example of classical baroque. The building is decorated with stained glass windows and two large columns. The building itself belongs to a cultural and educational Slavic organization that publishes magazines and fights for the unity of the Serbo-Croatian language.

Vojvodina Museum

The Museum of the Autonomous Region of Vojvodina is considered one of the best historical museums countries. There is a large number of finds here, ranging from the Paleolithic to modern exhibitions. Here is the richest art collection in the country, stunning historical exhibits: weapons, jewelry, clothing, household items. The museum also hosts cultural events, such as masquerade.

Fruška Gora National Park

Near Noviy Sad is located national park Fruska Gora, which is also called the Serbian Mount Athos: there are 16 active monasteries. The monasteries have the status of a cultural heritage of special significance; here you can admire the high multi-stage bell towers built in the Baroque style and the painted iconostases. Unfortunately, like many things in Vojvodina, many buildings were subjected to NATO bombing and partially destroyed. Excellent grapes are grown in Fruška Gora, from which they produce excellent wine that is definitely worth trying. Also in the park there are various animals such as roe deer, deer and hares, and you can also see white and black hares.