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Petrovaradin Fortress
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9 reviews
5.9
Based on 1,237 reviews
300m from downtown
Phone +38162345600
Address: tvrđava, Петроварадин, Serbia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic Danube view from tower
Ancient Roman defense fortress
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Petrovaradin Fortress: A Historical Treasure on the Danube
Located in Novi Sad, Serbia, Petrovaradin Fortress stands majestically on the right bank of the Danube and is known as the "Gibraltar on the Danube". This magnificent military fortress was built in the 17th century and expanded during the Austro-Hungarian Empire to become one of the strongest fortresses in Europe.
Main Features:
- Spectacular Architecture: The fortress covers a vast area, has thick walls, a maze of underground passages (up to 16 kilometers long) and solid fortifications, demonstrating the exquisite craftsmanship of 18th-century military engineering.
- Iconic Clock Tower: The clock tower on the top of the fortress is the symbol of Novi Sad. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the hour and minute hands work in opposite directions - the long hand points to the hours and the short hand points to the minutes, so that boatmen on the river can identify the time from a distance.
- Excellent viewing platform: Standing on the top of the fortress, you can overlook the panoramic view of the Danube and the old town of Novi Sad. The red roofs and the river complement each other, and the scenery is particularly charming at sunset.
- Cultural and vibrant center: Today, the fortress is not only a historical site, but also a gathering place for art and music. The "EXIT Music Festival" held every summer attracts music fans from all over the world and rejuvenates the ancient city walls.
Petrovaradin Fortress combines history, architecture and modern culture, and is one of the most unmissable attractions in Serbia.
Located in Novi Sad, the second largest city in Serbia, it is one of the three major attractions in Novi Sad (Petrovaradin Fortress, Freedom Square, and Red Wine Town). You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river and the houses with red roofs.
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