SUBOTICA Vojvodina (Serbia) - by CEHULIĆ family

★★★★★ http://www.europeroadtrip.net ★★★★★ Subotica (Szabadka, Суботица) is a city and municipality in northern Serbia, in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, about 10 km from the border with Hungary. Once, the largest city of Vojvodina region, contemporary Subotica is now the second largest city in the province, following Novi Sad. It is multiethnic city, with Hungarian , Serb or Croat majority changing during history. 0:24 Under the Dual-Monarchy city become an important railway link, which encouraged many traders, artisans and financiers to settle there. 0:34 The City Hall, built in 1908-1910, is of outstanding beauty and shows the economic strength of city in this period. 0:44 Subotica's beautiful town house is surrounded with a number of pedestrian-only streets where people gather and meet. 0:54 The building was constructed in art nouveau style and it was decorated with the motives of the Hungarian folklore depict. 1:04 The historic National Theater, which was built in 1854 as the first monumental public building in Subotica, is now under reconstruction. 1:14 Subotica now adorned itself with its remarkable Central European, fin de siècle architecture. 1:27 The Ferenc Raichle House, built in 1904, is located close to the railway station and it's one of the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture. 1:50 The Franciscan church (Franjevačka crkva) in Subotica, built in year 1901, is representing the neo-romanticism style. 2:02 The most remarkable church building is the late Baroque Catholic Cathedral of St. Theresa of Avila from 1797. 2:14 In 1902 a Jewish synagogue was built in the Art Nouveau style. 2:30 Subotica has some of the most famous food producer industries, with brands such as "Pionir" and "Fidelinka". 2:40 The town house itself is lit up at night with spotlights that highlight the beauty of the building. 2:50 The Palić lake recreational zone is full of unusual buildings from the start of the 20th century. 3:00 From the mid 1880s to the beginning of WW 1, Palić was a popular spa destination. 3:10 It was believed that the lake water and mud at Palić Lake had healing powers. 3:20 An urban park, called "veliki park", in the centre of Palić city, opened in 1840, has today a total area of 19 hectares. 3:35 The Palić Zoo is the most beautiful one in this part of Europe and is home to about 65 species of animals.