Novi Sad, an hour north of Belgrade is Serbia’s second city. It is a lively city with wide avenues and is a very easy driving city. We arrive mid morning and easily drive up to and park just beneath the Petrovaradin Fortress with easy, very unlike the rest of Europe. Nicknamed the Gibraltar of the Danube it is located on the right bank of the Danube with commanding views across Novi Sad. Built atop of previous forts dating back to the Romans the present day structure dates from 1692. Entrance is via a tunnel and a quirky fact is that the clocktower has the hands reversed, the small hand shows minutes and the big hand hours. This way it could be easily seen by fishermen on the Danube.
There is an extensive old town here with squares, churches and outdoor cafes aplenty. he day of walking is completed with a visit to the beach on the Danube. The sand is surprisingly good but as it is now mid autumn there is no one brave enough to brave the cold Danube water today.
Catholic Cathedral
