What to See & Do in Novi Sad, Serbia
What to See & Do in Novi Sad, Serbia davidsbeenhere.com In this episode, David takes us around Serbia's second largest city to discover the top things to see and do in Novi Sad, Serbia. Novi Sad is the capital city of the northern Vojvodina Province - an area home to several nationalities including Hungarians, Croatians, Slovakians, and more... First stop, David meets up with local guide Milos in the main square of the city in Liberty Square center. Milos explains the origins of Novi Sad: The city was founded in the 17th century and now is the second largest city in Serbia. The Name of Mary Catholic Church is situated in the heart of the city, in the center of Liberty Square. It's Neo Gothic architecture is quite striking, and if you happen to get lost you could always find your way back to Liberty Square by using the church as a landmark. Surrounding the church are several 19th century buildings built in Hungarian style. Next stop is the pedestrian-friendly boulevard, Zmaj Jovina Street. Lined with shops and sidewalk cafes, it is the very place for a coffee or light lunch. Milos and David head on their way to the 17th century Petrovaradin Fortress on the Danube River. This is the second largest fortress in Europe. They first pass through Danavska Street (Danube Street), the oldest street in the city. Once they arrive at the base of Petrovaradin Fortress they make their way up the 200 steps. From the top of fortress you'll get excellent views of the Danube River and the city of Novi Sad. Petrovaradin Fortress also features a gourmet restaurant and is where the annual EXIT Music Festival takes place each summer. It is one of the largest and most popular music festivals in Europe. The clock tower in the fortress has become an icon of sorts for the city. It has jokingly been referred to as the "drunk tower" because it is slow in the summer and fast in the winter. Another interesting feature about the clock tower is that unlike other clocks, the small hand counts the minutes and the big hand counts the hours. Make time to walk around the fortress - there are a handful of art galleries and shops to browse, plus you'll want to take in all the incredible views. David's last stop on his tour of Novi Sad is the Museum of Vojvodina on Dunavska Street to learn about the history of the region from the Neolithic era until modern-day Novi Sad. Two of David's favorite exhibits were the intact golden Roman helmets and the 19th century traditional Serbian costume collection. Check out these other Serbia videos! The Medieval Fortress of Smederevo, Serbia youtu.be/aN63xQYhHFE Top Things to See & Do in Nis, Serbia youtu.be/CGWylFbUcDQ The Roman Military Base of Viminacium - Serbia youtu.be/le5TBAbBHX4 What to see and do in Novi Sad Serbia youtu.be/aAZ6oFi7ZTc The Wine Town of Sremski Karlovci, Serbia youtu.be/pJ9EgbQQo7A My name is David Hoffmann. I am a host and travel producer. I started this company because I believe that so much of what we are is where we’ve been. As a digital travel media company, our objective is to show others how to travel independently by providing practical advice and plenty of inspiration. I have hosted over 1,000 travel episodes across 6 continents, and have plans to bring you much, much more. In 2014 USA Today named me as one of their Top 10 Best Travel Videographers. Over the years I have worked with several tourism boards, hotel groups, and restaurants to introduce their brands to my audiences. Feel free to check out my DBH Films page for more information. My vision for the future is to continue encouraging the spirit of travel in others because it’s always an important question to ask yourself: #Wherehaveyoubeen?
