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02.08.2024

Novi Sad Travel Guide

Novi Sad, Serbia

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Top things to do in Novi Sad

Novi Sad is a small and cozy town in Serbia, with a beautiful historical center that exudes a light European charm. However, the city is so tiny that you can walk around this center in just a couple of hours. By the way, Novi Sad is located on the left bank of the river, and Petrovaradin is on the right bank. You can feel free to rent accommodation there, as the journey across the bridge to the center of Novi Sad will take about 15 minutes.

Novi Sad is easily accessible by a comfortable high-speed train from Belgrade. The ticket costs an average of $5, and the journey time is up to 40 minutes.

Three days were enough for us to fully explore Novi Sad. We spent the remaining days drinking local beer and indulging in steaks.

Liberty Square and Novi Sad Pedestrian Center

Sights

The main square of the city.

The square is the tourist heart of Novi Sad. Several pedestrian streets radiate from it in different directions. Go for a walk, relax in cafes, and enjoy the Austro-Hungarian architecture.

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Cathedral of the Virgin Mary

Sights

The main temple of Novi Sad.

It is an active Catholic church. At the entrance, you can view the schedule of services (they are held twice a day — in the morning and in the evening) and come to listen to the live sound of the organ.

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Vladicanski Dvor

Sights

Bishop's Palace in Novi Sad.

Novi Sad has an abundance of architectural delights, but this residence can be considered the most unusual building. You won't be able to go inside, but we advise you to pay attention to the building while walking.

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Danube Park

Parks and reserves

Novi Sad Central Park.

A very cozy green square, the northern exit of which smoothly goes into the central pedestrian zone of Novi Sad. There is also a famous nymph with a cornucopia, surrounded by a lush flowerbed.

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Petrovaradin Fortress

Sights

An open-air military museum.

The value of the fortress lies in its tunnels, which run on several levels underground. If you are not afraid of enclosed spaces, you can even go on a guided tour of the tunnels.

But the most beautiful thing is the view. On one side, you'll see Petrovaradin with its bright, almost toy-like streets, and on the other side, Novi Sad and a view of the Danube.

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Petrovaradin

Sights

A tiny town on the other side of the river from Novi Sad.

In Petrovaradin, you can rent a house on a budget. Moreover, the old part of the city is a continuation of the fortress territory, so you will be adjacent to a former military arsenal, bakery, barracks or prison.

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Pedestrian embankment and monument to victims of fascism

Parks and reserves

The main promenade of Novi Sad along the Danube River.

Along the promenade, there is a small equipped beach, tennis courts, sports grounds, all surrounded by lush greenery.

Walk to the monument to the fascist occupiers of World War II, who in the January frosts of 1942 were driven to the river and left to drown on ice floes with children and the elderly. By the way, a good view of the Petrovaradin Fortress opens up from there.

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Ferdinand Knedle

Restaurant

Cafe with sweet knedles

We rarely get attached to the same place, but we came back for these desserts 6 times during our month in Serbia.

They offer about 20 flavors of local knedle to choose from. These are dough balls (the smell reminded us pancakes), filled inside with a sweet filling — creamy/cheese/jam.

We tried all the flavors. Our favorites are coconut, pistachio, and raspberry.

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The Camelot

Restaurant

Serbian restaurant in the style of the chivalric times.

The most delicious meat in Novi Sad is served here. We tried steaks in various sauces, and a large pork knuckle for two - all dishes are top notch! And all this can be accompanied by local craft beer.

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Novi Sad Railway Station

Transport

The city's central bus station is also located here.

Be sure to take a ride on the Novi Sad – Belgrade railway. We were shocked by their new high-speed trains; we haven't seen anything like them anywhere! And we weren't even in first class.

From Novi Sad to Belgrade is about 100 km, and our train took only 36 minutes. It was even a little sad to leave it so quickly.

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