Petrovaradin fortress
Gibraltar on the Danube
This beauty of the Danube was built from 1692 - 1780 by military engineers of Austro-Hungarian Empire based on Voban's plans. It occupies the space of 112 ha with a unique system of four level and 16 km long underground corridors. It is a true wonder of architecture and was considered impregnable at the time.
The Clock Tower on the fortress is a special story. The big hand shows hours and the small one minutes so that the residents of Novi Sad, Petrovaradin and the sailors could see the time from great distance. Petrovaradin fortress has been an important cultural and art center since 1951. the largest art colony in the world with over 88 art studios. It is part of Novi Sad cultural identity where visitors can buy a painting or some other work of art, talk with the artists and feel the atmosphere of studios while works of art are created.
To sit on a terrace of Petrovaradin Fortress is a particular experience when enjoying a drink or delicious meal. There are three exclusive restaurants on the terrace: one that serves national cuisine dishes and the other two serve Thai and Italian specialties. The most interesting of the whole complex are visits of a museum, the catacombs and walk around the complex enjoying great view of the Danube.
There are clubs and cafés on the Fortress which are part of the atmosphere. Exit, the biggest and the best music festival in Europe, takes place on the Fortress in summer, one more reason to visit this cultural monument. There is a horse riding club at the foot of the Fortress and behind restaurant "Trag" where game specialties are served.
