Things to do in Sremski Karlovci

Fruška Gora National Park (Nacionalni park Fruška gora) is the Jewel of Serbia, a sprawling area of hills and valleys swathed in dense forests, fertile meadows, fruit orchards and vineyards. The park spreads around the 1,768-foot-tall (539-meter) Fruška Gora Mountain and shelters age-old monasteries, quaint hamlets and wineries. Fruška Gora National Park was originally an island in the Pannonian Sea, until the water surrounding it dried up roughly 90 million years ago.

Explore the colossal hilltop complex of Petrovaradin Fortress. Enjoy views of the Danube from the castle’s battlements, learn about its 300-year history via museum exhibits and wander through a maze of subterranean tunnels. Slaves began the construction of Petrovaradin Fortress in 1692 and building work continued for 88 years. Prior to the construction of the castle, Paleolithic people, Celts, Romans and Turks used the rock on which it stands as a fortification.

The Serbian National Theatre (Srpsko narodno pozorište) is Novi Sad’s one-stop location for the performing arts and cultural events. Visit the Serbian National Theatre to experience the talents of Serbian actors, appreciate the venue’s superb acoustics, laugh aloud with comedians and watch interpretations of famous plays.

The Church of the Virgin Mary (Crkva Imena Marijinog) is one of the major attractions of Liberty Square. Also known as the Name of Mary Church, this religious landmark is both an architectural masterpiece and Novi Sad’s most important Catholic place of worship. Visit the Church of the Virgin Mary to appreciate the design of its façade and collection of sublime altars and windows.

Novo Hopovo Monastery is one of the largest of 16 medieval monasteries spread across the hillsides of the Fruška Gora Mountains. For its history, beauty and artworks, the site is a national icon. Travel to its scenic grounds and admire the charming yellow façade against a dramatic backdrop of mountainous terrain. Study the red gabled roof and elegant white window frames, which overlook a colorful garden lined with floral arrangements.