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Štrand je popularna gradska plaža na Dunavu, otvorena davne 1911. godine, od kada je omiljeno mesto svih

Novosađana The Štrand is a popular city beach on the

Danube. Opened way back in 1911, it has since been a favourite spot for all Novi Sad residents

Novi Sad je 2016. godine proglašen za 7. najbolju evropsku destinaciju, odmah iza Pariza In 2016, Novi Sad was declared the 7 th best European destination, right after Paris

Novi Sad krije male tajne koje su tu da ih otkriju samo oni najradoznaliji Novi Sad hides little secrets that are there only for the most curious to discover

For its art scene Novi Sad takes its street art se- riously. Building façades have been transformed into colourful displays of large-scale murals, with the city’s best street art to be found in the alleyways along Dunavska Street. Be sure to check out the huge por- trait of a girl wearing cat ears by re- nowned Serbian Street artist Ar- tez. is work is named after the famous idiom “while the cat’s away, the mice will play”. For its beach When the weather’s nice, No- vi Sad locals head to the Štrand, a 700-metre-long Danube sand beach, to swim, sunbathe and build sand- castles. At low tide, it’s possible to wander out to Fisherman’s Island and find a secret spot for a picnic or enjoy a late-night drink, with live music providing the right milieu for an evening on soft sand.

For its nature e rolling hills of Fruška Gora National Park are just a short drive away, with lots of hiking and cycling trails to explore, as well as several lakes that are popular bathing and fishing spots. is is wine country, so take time to stop at the vineyards and try some local varieties. Bermet, a sweet dessert wine from this re- gion, is even said to have been served on the Titanic. For its food You’re at the heart of Serbian farming country, which means you have to try the local fare. Rasp- berries, cheeses and charcuterie are available in abundance, as are hearty dishes like burek pie, ćevapi meat sticks and the extravagant In- dex Sandwich (stuffed with melt- ed cheese, ham, mushrooms and topped with lashings of sauce), which is a Novi Sad invention.

For its history e Museum of Vojvodina has an estimated 400,000 artefacts, covering life in this area dating back to the Stone Age – particu- lar sources of pride include several Roman helmets found on the out- skirts of the nearby town of Šid. Visitors shouldn’t miss out on vis- iting the 18 th -century Petrovaradin Fortress, which took 88 years to build, and exploring its impressive 16km network of tunnels. For EXIT festival e iconic EXIT Festival has evolved since the year 2000 to be- come one of Europe’s biggest and best music festivals. Once a modest affair with just a few bands, recent years have seen more than 200,000 young people from 60 countries de- scend on Novi Sad’s Petrovaradin Fortress to experience the world’s best international artists.

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