Sights in Novi Sad
- Sort by:
- Popular
-
A
Petrovaradin Citadel
The most impressive sight in Novi Sad is the Petrovaradin Citadel. A massive piece of work perched on a hill overlooking the river, it is often referred to as the 'Gibraltar of the Danube'. Designed by the French architect Vauban, it was built by slaves, murderers and thieves who were 'earning their purgatory' in the process dubbed by many as hell. It is estimated that 70 to 80 men died per day in the 88 years it took to build the citadel (from 1692 to 1780).
Petrovaradin was built to protect the town from Turkish invasions and was mainly populated by Austro-Hungarian army soldiers, although historical characters like Karađorđe and Tito were held prisoners within its wall…
reviewed
-
B
Clock Tower
The citadel's clock tower was erected by the Germans, who then introduced a 'clock tax' for each house that could see the clock - practically the entire town. The old clockwork has not been changed (perhaps because the tax is no more) so the clock is a little slow in the winter, when the cold temperatures make the metal contract, and fast in the summer, when the mechanism relaxes. The hour hand is the longer one, so that everyone can tell what the hour is from a distance.
reviewed
-
C
Vojvodina Museum
The main museum in Novi Sad is Vojvodina Museum, housed in two buildings. No 35 covers the history of Vojvodina from Palaeolithic times to the late 19th century; No 37 takes the story to 1945 with an emphasis on WWI and WWII. The collection is impressive in its thoroughness, with the main explanatory panels in English.
reviewed
-
D
Artists' Studios
The charming artists' studios are in the inner citadel, and visitors are welcome to explore. The artists are relaxed and friendly, chatting or snoozing when not busy working. Maybe over a coffee you'll find just that piece for back home.
reviewed
-
E
Planetarium
Also inside the Petrovaradin Citadel's grounds is a planetarium.
reviewed
-
F
