Novi Sad, also known as “Novi Sad”, is located north of the capital Belgrade and serves as the capital and economic, cultural center of the autonomous province of Vojvodina, as well as the administrative center of the South Bačka District. The city is the second largest city in Serbia and a significant university city, often referred to as the “Athens of Serbia”.

Novi Sad has a relaxed atmosphere and showcases the typical multicultural landscape of Vojvodina, known for its diverse cultural elements. The Danube River flows through the southern part of the city, nourishing the people of Novi Sad and shaping the city’s appearance and character. In the 19th century, the city was a cultural center of Serbia and is currently the second largest cultural center in Serbia, boasting several museums and art galleries. The Museum of Vojvodina is a museum of art and natural history with a collection of up to 400,000 items. At the Novi Sad City Museum, visitors can explore exhibitions on urban life from the first half of the 18th century to the mid-20th century. The Serbian mainstream painting gallery houses art donated by Rajko Mamuzić.

Novi Sad enjoys a rich cultural life and regularly hosts various cultural festivals, including the Sterijino Pozorje Theatre Festival, the Zmaj Children’s Dance Festival, the Novi Sad Music Festival, the International Jazz Festival, the City Film Festival, the International Festival of New Film-Image-Art, the International Agricultural Fair, and the EXIT Music Festival, the largest music festival in Eastern Europe.

**Novi Sad**
Reasons to visit: Serbia’s second largest city
Continent: Europe
Country/Region: Serbia
Province/State: South Bačka District
City: Novi Sad