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Novi Sad Cathedral
Best time to visit
It is most beautiful in the late afternoon when the sun shines through the stained glass and creates colorful shadows on the floor. Weekdays are quieter than weekends when masses are held.
Budget tips
Entry to the cathedral is free. For a small fee you can climb the tower, which is the best investment in a view of the entire city.
Recommended for
Architecture lovers, Photographers, Families with children, Solo travelers
Plan your visit
30-45 minutes
About
Quick facts: The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary has stood in the center of Novi Sad since 1895, and its 76-meter-high tower is the tallest building in the entire city. The original Romanesque church on this site was destroyed by bombing in 1849.
Highlights: The carillon hidden in the tower plays a melody every hour, and on calm days it can be heard all the way to the opposite bank of the Danube. The interior surprises with its radiant neo-Gothic decoration, where golden details blend with colorful stained glass windows.
Insider tips
- Come at 11:59 and you will hear the entire carillon, it is worth waiting that one minute.
- The best photo of the exterior is from Svobody Square, where the entire tower fits in the frame.
- The entrance to the tower is narrow and spiral, so if you cannot stand claustrophobic spaces, better stay downstairs.
- During Sunday mass (at 10:00) the cathedral is at its liveliest, but the tour is limited then.
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