Novi Sad
„I’ve been, where I haven’t been, I don’t even know where I am anymore, I’ve seen everyone who’s what, misery and splendor, there are towns, what can I sin my soul, but there’s only one, you understand, town in which you are coming back to“ – wrote the most famous singer-songwriter from Novi Sad, Đordje Balašević. And there is a lot of truth in that. Transfer Niš Airport -Novi Sad
Novi Sad is one of the three largest cities in Serbia. Under the Petrovaradin fortress, a city on the Danube was born.
About the city
It was founded in 1694 and was considered the center of Serbian culture for a long time, which is why it is better known under the nickname „Serbian Athens“. It has rightly maintained that epithet to this day, and numerous manifestations, cultural institutions and stations, and rich contents confirm that it is rightfully the holder of the title of European Capital of Culture (2022).
History
Novi Sad did not have its own name for a long time – it was called Petrovaradin šanac (a military post that belonged to the fortification area). By decree of Maria Theresa, on February 1, 1748, Novi Sad received the status of a free royal city within the Austrian monarchy and the name „Neoplanta“, which translated into Serbian means New plantation (plantation) or Novi Sad. After the conclusion of the Peace of Karlovac, 215 families of border guards came and settled in today’s Almaški kraj or Podbar, which is the oldest part of the city.
From its beginning, Novi Sad has been a multinational and multicultural city and has remained so until today. First
the inhabitants built churches and they have been preserved to this day: Nikolajevska, Saborna crkva st. Georgia,
Uspenska and Almashka.
The most important event in Novi Sad’s cultural history was the transfer of Matica Srpska, the oldest Serbian
cultural institutions of the new century, from Pest to Novi Sad. Today, other cultural institutions operate within this institution
institutions such as the Library of Matica Srpska and the Gallery of Matica Srpska, and of exceptional cultural and historical
the Museum of Vojvodina, the Museum of the City of Novi Sad, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Memorial Collection are also important
Pavle Beljanski and Rajko Mamuzić Gift Collection. To the residents of Novi Sad, but also to numerous guests, especially
a visit to the Serbian National Theater, founded way back in 1861, is a pleasure.
Where to go
When we talk about Novi Sad, we can’t help but brag about the Danube River that flows through Novi Sad and
the most famous Novi Sad swimming pool „Strand“, which is a favorite place of Novi Sad residents of all ages.
Along the 5 km length of the Danube stretches the most famous Novi Sad promenade, Kay, which next to the pedestrian path
it has both a bike path and a running path. In addition, there are sports fields for indoor football, basketball,
tennis, bocce or mini golf, and everything is near the beautiful Liman Park.
It has Novi Sad and bridges: Varadinski, Most Slobode and the railway-road Žeželjev bridge from which
view of the Danube River and the Petrovaradin Fortress.
We could not imagine Novi Sad today without a walk through the city center through the two main streets Dunavska (which
The people of Novi Sad pronounce it with a „real“ Novi Sad accent and that’s what it’s known for) and Zmaj Jovine Street. There
we can find a rich gastronomic offer in cafes and restaurants.
Where to eat
The most popular and real Novi Sad restaurants in the city center are:
- Gusan pub,
- Bezec,
- Absolut – in Zmaj Jovina,
- Trčika in Kralja Aleksandra Street,
- pizzeria Alla Lanterna
- Kuća Mala in Dunavska street and if you want to know the real „taste“ of Novi Sad – you should not miss these places.
Parks
An oasis of peace in the city center is the most beautiful park in Novi Sad – Danube Park. It is located at the end of Dunavska Street,
with over 250 plant species and extends over 33,000 square meters. The arrangement of this park has started
back in 1895. In the center of the park there is a lake with a small island in the middle where ducks rule.
In addition to the Danube Park, it is also worth visiting the Futoški, Limanski and Kamenički Parks (located „across the road“
Novi Sad under the Freedom Bridge).
Novi Sad is also known for its manifestations: the theater festival „Steriji’s Theater“, the children’s festival „Zmajeve“
children’s games“, poetry meetings, „Brank’s circle“, Novi Sad musical festivities, „Vojvodjanska
tamburica“, so if you happen to be in Novi Sad then, don’t miss it.
Festivals
Novi Sad has the most famous European music festival called „Exit„, created in 2000 as
a student movement that fought for freedom and democracy in the university park. in 2001
moved to the Petrovaradin fortress. In the meantime, the „Exit“ festival won numerous awards and
awards and was included in the list of the best European festivals. It is always held for 4 days, starting
from the second Thursday in July.
The people of Novi Sad also play sports, because in a healthy body there is a healthy spirit – and the most famous manifestations are
The Novi Sad Marathon, which is run through the streets of the city, and the Fruškogorsk Marathon, which is held on nearby Fruška
it’s burning.
Fruška gora is not only special because it is the only mountain in Vojvodina – it has much more to offer
until 90 million years ago, Fruška gora was an island in the Pannonian Sea.
Today, the beautiful island mountain nestled in the arms of the peaceful plains of Vojvodina is the oldest national mountain
park in S
