Top Attractions in Novi Sad

Novi Sad Essentials

Known as the 'Serbian Athens,' Novi Sad’s historic core is defined by the neo-Gothic Name of Mary Church and the neo-Renaissance Town Hall on Freedom Square. The city's diverse heritage is visible through the 18th-century St. George’s Cathedral, the monumental Synagogue, and the Bishop’s Palace. Cultural landmarks include the Serbian National Theatre and the Gallery of Matica Srpska, while the Museum of Vojvodina and the lush Dunavski Park provide insights into the region’s social and natural history.

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Parish Church of the Name of Mary

A neo-Gothic church completed in 1894, featuring a 72-meter bell tower and a roof decorated with colorful Zsolnay ceramic tiles.

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Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George

The Cathedral Church of the Holy Great-Martyr George is the seat of the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Bačka, located in Novi Sad, northern…

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Novi Sad Synagogue

The Novi Sad Synagogue is a former Neolog Jewish congregation and synagogue, located on Jevrejska Street, in the city center of Novi Sad,…

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Townhall

A neo-Renaissance building from 1894 designed by György Molnár. The facade features ionic and corinthian columns and sixteen statues representing various human activities.

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Dunavski park

The city's oldest urban park, featuring a central lake with a fountain, monuments to prominent Serbian figures, and over 250 plant species.

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Serbian National Theatre

The Serbian National Theatre, located in Novi Sad, is one of the major theatres of Serbia.

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Museum of Vojvodina

The Museum of Vojvodina is an art and natural history museum in Novi Sad, Serbia.

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Gallery of Matica Srpska

One of Serbia’s most significant art galleries, housing a vast collection of national art ranging from the 16th to the 20th century.

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Matica srpska

The oldest Serbian cultural and scientific institution, housed in a 1912 building designed by Momčilo Tapavica. It serves as a major library and research center.

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Serbian orthodox Bishopric of Bačka

An eclectic 1901 palace designed by Vladimir Nikolić, serving as the residence of the Bishop of Bačka. The facade combines Romanticism with Neo-Byzantine and Moorish decorative elements.

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