You know those quaint houses and churches that you admire when looking at photos from Europe? Well, let us introduce you to a hidden gem across the Ocean: Serbia – a country that is so underrated when it comes to tourism that we are eager to share what we discovered.
And in this post, meet the charming city of Subotica Serbia!
SUBOTICA TO BELGRADE
Subotica Serbia is situated in the very north of the country near the border with Hungary. It is the second-largest city in Vojvodina, the northern province of Serbia. Subotica Serbia is located 117 miles from Belgrade (188 km), and 67 mi from Novi Sad (108 km), the latter being the largest city and the administrative center of Vojvodina.
It’s easily accessible given that the highway goes all the way from Subotica to Belgrade.
SUBOTICA SERBIA
The place is not big with a population of slightly over 100,000 but its architecture and charm make it special. Here are a few best-known landmarks of Subotica Serbia.
The city houses one of the most beautiful synagogues in this part of Europe that was built in 1902. According to its artistic value, this is the only Synagogue in Europe with Hungarian Art Nouveau elements. Its façade is adorned by floral decoration displayed as peacock feathers, tulips, roses. Similar ornaments can be found inside bordering windows and arches.
After the building is reconstructed in 2018, it became one of the busiest tourist sites in Subotica.
Another colorful building is the Raichle Family Palace that visitors first stumble upon when coming by train. Architect Raichle Ferenc didn’t want his palace to be designed according to established rules and patterns. He created a wonderful structure with a lovely floral façade, grand premises, and balcons. The building nowadays houses Subotica’s Modern Art Gallery with a cozy café in the courtyard.
The thing that distinguishes Subotica from other European cities, is the fact that its center is not dominated by a church but a City Hall. This is another structure built and decorated in Hungarian Art Nouveau style between 1908 and 1910. Its grandness turned it into a true landmark of Subotica Serbia.
There are other façades to admire while walking around the city. Make sure not to miss the Town Tenement Palace with its Vienna Secession architecture style, Miksa Domotor Tenement Palace, Simeon Leović Tenement Palace, Subotica Savings Bank Palace, Dušan Stojković Palace, etc.
TRAVEL TO SERBIA FROM US
If what we mentioned above is not enough for you to get allured by Subotica and to travel to Serbia from the US, have in mind that less than 5 miles (8 km) from the city lies a perfectly stress-free environment.
Welcome to Lake Palić, which became one of the busiest lakes in Serbia in recent years. The lake is part of the National Park Palić that covers an area of 1,698 hectares.
Not only that you will enjoy taking a walk in the old park, that the National Park is home to several protected species, but there are also a few buildings of exceptional architectural value. Palić has a long tradition as a spa and resort.
The Grand Terrace is one of the most important buildings here. It was erected in 1912 in secession style. This is now the popular congress center in the area.
Not far from the Grand Terrace and the Water Tower, there is a simple facility with an interesting function. This is the Music Pavilion where small promenade concerts were played every morning and afternoon. Famous musicians from Subotica Serbia and Hungary played here.
When it comes to water sports and nature, there are ways to take a boat ride or sail across the lake. Visitors who are into fishing can spend some unforgettable moments by the lake.
Another reason to travel to Serbia from the US is to see the famous Vojvodina farmhouses (‘salaš’ in Serbian) with traditional gourmet dishes. Vojvodina is extremely popular regarding its cuisine.
And when you add a visit to one of the local wineries, the experience of Subotica Serbia is complete!
