Thanks to the rising popularity of the Balkans, more people are traveling to Serbia and experiencing the county’s unique culture and attractions.
Although most travelers typically stick to Belgrade on their first trip to Serbia, there’s another city that definitely deserves your attention: Novi Sad!
This historical yet lively city is the ultimate blend of culture and cool. Thanks to its status as a university town, Novi Sad is one of those laid back towns where you just want to stroll around or sit and people watch in a cafe.
Oh, did I mention there’s also a beach, fortress, and one of Europe’s most popular festivals? That’s Novi Sad for ya. 
With so many amazing things to do in Novi Sad, it’s the perfect choice if you want to escape the busy crowds of Belgrade to chill and recharge your batteries.
In fact, it’s no wonder why the city earned the nickname ‘the Serbian Athens.’
Despite being the second-largest city in Serbia, Novi Sad was known the capital of culture in the 19th century among locals, which is a title that i t still boasts to this day…
…Because Novi Sad was chosen to be the European Capital of Culture in 2022! No doubt, being the host of such an important title is sure to skyrocket Novi Sad’s popularity and show the world how fantastic it really is.
If you’re planning to travel to Novi Sad soon, be sure to bookmark this Novi Sad travel guide. It’ll help you with logistics, how to get there, as well as what to do, where to stay in Novi Sad, where to eat, and so much more!
