What to See & Do in Novi Sad, Serbia

• published: 18 Jun 2015
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What to See & Do in Novi Sad, Serbia http://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. 1. The Best of Athens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huIUfwUDPN4 2. Top Things to See & Do in Plovdiv, Bulgaria:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3ke2ez-IFM 3. Top Things to See in Playa del Carmen, Mexico:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RQNYve4NSM 4. Top Things to See & Do in Bursa, Turkey:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dZRfbyT55w 5. Serbian Language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PRmTH1PiGw 6. Skydive Empuriabrava - Costa Brava, Spain:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u13eyR9tx0U 7. Ayutthaya, The Second Capital of the Siam Kingdom:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZJHYD1BmxQ 8. The Best of Sofia, Bulgaria:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seiQLbch2Fs 9. What to See & Eat in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zejM1bdBtJM 10. Top 15 Places to See in Istanbul, Turkey:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_O-fn64Y5k 11. Santorini Sailing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8-BYuBGx6o David founded http://www.Davidsbeenhere.com in 2007. As a digital travel production creator, his objective has been to teach others how to travel independently while still enjoying the best of what each country has to offer, and to provide practical advice for the modern traveler. David has collaborated with several international tourism organizations over the years including Visit Portugal, Northern Territory Australia, Riviera Maya Tourism, and Your Singapore, just to name a few. In 2014 he was named as a Top 10 Best Travel Videographer by USA Today and has been nominated as best travel host by Trip Films in 2013 and 2014. David has hosted over 1,000 travel web episodes in more than 60 countries. Over the years he has appeared in several television, radio, and press interviews as a travel expert.