Novi Sad ain't Bad

I like Serbia. It hasn't grabbed me by the heart the way that Spain, France, Portugal, and Italy do. Croatia, too, but different as I never felt much of the local culture while surrounded by hoardes of tourists.... Similar to how Venice and Verona struggle to be Italian despute being sooooo Italian.

That said, I spent a little time cycling around Novi Sad and the older City Center area is quite fetching. The most striking part is the roof on the Name of Mary cathedral. I really should have toured inside as I am sure that it is striking as well. This gothic revival parish church isn't actually the local cathedral at all.... Which illustrates how grandeur isn't always directly related to status/rank. ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_of_Mary_Ch… )

But really..... I am pretty full-up on my quota of roman catholic buildings. I've toured.... Many, of late. I need a palate cleanser - like a sniff of coffee at the perfume counter - before I can realistically get enthused again.

Other highlights: gelato (obviously), a fortress, river views, bridges, people gawking, cafes are everywhere, and the weather was a delightful mid-70s F (low 20s C) with scattered clouds.Read more