Subotica

Worth seeing in and around Subotica

9 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Palić Lake

   Lake Palić is a lake 8 kilometres from Subotica, near the town of Palić, in Serbia. It covers an area of 3.8 square kilometres.

   7.2 km · lake in North Bačka District, Serbia · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Subotica Synagogue

   The Subotica Synagogue, officially the Jakab and Komor Square Synagogue, is a former Neolog Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Subotica, Serbia. It is the second largest synagogue building in Europe after the Dohány Street Synagogue in Budapest.

   400 m · Hungarian Art Nouveau synagogue in Subotica, Serbia · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Subotica Cathedral

   The Cathedral of St. Theresa of Avila is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica located in Subotica, Serbia.' It is under jurisdiction of the Diocese of Subotica and serves as its cathedral church.

   600 m · church in Subotica, Serbia · Wikipedia
4. 04
   National Theatre in Subotica

   The National Theatre is a theater in Subotica, Serbia.

   100 m · theatre in Subotica, Serbia · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Subotica City Stadium

   Subotica City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Subotica, Serbia. With a capacity of 13,000 people, it is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of FK Spartak Subotica from 1945.

   2.2 km · Stadium in Subotica, Serbia · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Town Hall

   The Subotica City Hall is the administrative seat of the city of Subotica in the province of Vojvodina in northern Serbia. The building is one of city's most prominent landmarks.

   100 m · building in Serbia · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Palić Zoo

   Palić Zoo is a 10-hectare zoo and gardens founded in 1949 and located in Palić, North Serbia, a part of the City of Subotica, 5 kilometres from the E75 Budapest – Belgrade highway.

   6.5 km · zoo in Palić, Serbia · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Raichle Palace

   The Raichle's Palace is a historic building in Subotica, Vojvodina in northern Serbia. It is listed as a Cultural Monument of Great Importance.

   300 m · building in Subotica, Serbia · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Municipal Museum in Subotica

   The Municipal Museum of Subotica in Subotica, Vojvodina, Serbia, is the municipal institution focused on the research, preservation and presentation of historical objects and artifacts related to the north Bačka region. The museum was originally founded in 1892 and was re-established in the aftermath of World War II in Yugoslavia in 1948 by the Subotica Municipal Assembly.

   400 m · museum in Serbia · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

Subotica's beautiful town hall is surrounded with a number of pedestrian-only streets where people gather and meet, especially in the evening, giving the town a Mediterranean feel. The water-fountains and cafes in the center of the town are a great spot for people watching. The townhouse itself is lit up at night with spotlights that highlight the beauty of the building.

1. 01
   Main Square - Trg

   Unlike many European towns, the City Hall in Subotica dominates the city centre instead of a church or a cathedral.

2. 02
   Trg žrtava

   The Cathedral, that dominates the square, was built in late baroque style in 1779.

3. 03
   The City Hall

   The City Hall was built between 1908 and 1912.

4. 04
   Synagogue

   Built in 1902, it is one of the finest surviving pieces of religious architecture in the Art Nouveau style in Europe, and Europe's second largest synagogue.

5. 05
   Raichle Palace

   It was built in 1904 by the architect Ferenc Raichle to be his home and his design studio.

6. 06
   Women's Lido

   This, another magnificent example of Hungarian Art Nouveau style building, extends out into the lake.

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Things to do

The town comes alive at night. The street Matija Korvina (off the main pedestrian street Korzo) seems like the most happening, with a number of popular bars and restaurants (Boss, Stara, Beer&Co). In the summer there are many festivals of music, film, food, and any other excuse creative people can find. 8 km to the east is Palić, an idyllic lakeside town of 6,000 people.

1. 01
   National Theatre
2. 02
   Kosztolányi Dezső Theatre

   Kosztolány Dezső is devoted to producing alternative theatre.

3. 03
   Lifka Art Cinema

   Art Cinema Alexander Lifka fosters the European cultural orientation of Aleksandar Lifka, a pioneer of cinematography in this region.

4. 04
   Eurocinema

   EuroCinema has on its repertoire mostly European films including Serbian ones and the award-winning productions at prestigious European film festivals.

5. 05
   Children's Theatre

   Park Rajhl Ferenca 12a.

6. 06
   Ludaš Lake

   Shallow lake that's a special natural preserve and, since 1977, designated as a swamp area of international significance by the Ramsar Convention.

From Wikivoyage: Subotica, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us.

Where to eat

The local dishes are definitely worth seeking out, as they are done really well and are quite cheap as well. The region's famous fast-food is Burek. It is a pastry with various fillings like cheese, mince, mushroom, etc. It costs about RSD100, a bit more with (tekući) jogurt (a liquid form of savory yogurt). Most bakeries will have it, as well as specialized shops where it is made in front of you.

1. 01
   Boss Cafe

   If you're looking for a full service, an upmarket ambiance and international menu, check out this place in the center of town; is a really nice place to spend time and the pizza is excellent.

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Getting to Subotica

Airports

Pécs-Pogány (PEV), 111 km · Timișoara Traian Vuia (TSR), 133 km · Budapest Liszt Ferenc (BUD), 151 km

Stations

Subotica Airport, 9.2 km · Subotica railway station, 400 m

• Belgrade → Subotica

  157 km · quickest by road, 2h 36m · din920–1,220
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• Niš → Subotica

  353 km · quickest by road, 5h 39m · din2,070–2,760
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• Pécs → Subotica

  111 km · quickest by road, 3h 3m · Ft3,120–4,160
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