Generated with sparks and insights from 1 sources

Petrovaradin Fortress's Clock

Fortress in Petrovaradin, Serbia

Travel Tips

Explore the underground tunnels for a unique experience. 1

Introduction

Historical Background

• 🏰 Construction: The current structure of Petrovaradin Fortress was built between 1692 and 1780.
• 📜 Early History: The site has been continuously settled since the Paleolithic era, with significant fortifications built by the Romans and later expanded by Cistercian monks.
• ⚔️ Military Significance: The fortress played a crucial role in various military conflicts, including the Great Turkish War and the Hungarian Revolution.
• 🛡️ Preservation: After World War II, the fortress was placed under state protection, leading to its preservation and adaptation for cultural and educational purposes.

<br>

Architectural Features

• 🕰️ Clock Tower: The clock tower has reversed hands, with the big hand showing hours and the small hand showing minutes.
• 🏛️ Baroque Style: The tower is designed in a Baroque architectural style with black dials and Roman numerals.
• 🔧 Old Mechanism: The clock mechanism is over 300 years old and requires daily manual winding.
• 🌡️ Weather Sensitivity: Known as the 'drunk clock,' it runs late in cold weather and speeds up in warm weather.
• 🔍 Visibility: Designed to be visible from a great distance, especially for fishermen on the Danube River.

<br>

Legends and Myths

• 🐱 Cat Legend: A legend suggests that live cats were placed in the foundations to ensure the fortress's longevity.
• 💍 Secret Tunnel: Another legend speaks of a secret tunnel under the Danube riverbed used by an Austro-Hungarian soldier and his fiancée in 1913.
• 💰 Hidden Treasure: Myths also suggest that the Austrian Imperial Treasury was hidden in the fortress to protect it from Napoleon's forces.

<br>

Visitor Information

• 🗺️ Location: The fortress is located on the right bank of the Danube River, overlooking Novi Sad.
• 🚗 Access: There is car parking available just off Preradovićeva on the 100 road leading into Novi Sad from the south.
• 🎟️ Tours: Visitors can tour the fortress's walls, buildings, and underground passageways.
• 📅 Events: The fortress hosts the annual EXIT festival, one of the biggest music festivals in Europe.
• 🏛️ Museums: The fortress houses the City Museum and numerous fine and applied arts studios.

<br>

Cultural Significance

• 🎨 Art Colony: The fortress is home to the largest informal art colony in the world, Likovni krug (The Art Circle).
• 🌌 Observatory: It also houses the observatory and planetarium of the Astronomical Society of Novi Sad.
• 🎭 Cultural Events: The fortress hosts numerous cultural events, including the EXIT Festival.
• 🏛️ Museums: The main building of the Museum of the City of Novi Sad is located within the fortress.
• 🧵 Tapestry: The Institution for making tapestries, Atelje 61, is also situated in the fortress.

<br>

Travel Information
🌐   Website: https://www.facebook.com/petrovaradinclock
🕒   Hours: See hours
📍   Address: Sat, Tvrđava BB Petrovaradinska tvrđava, Petrovaradin 21131, Serbia

<br><br> <div class="-md-ext-youtube-widget"> { "title": "Exploring The Hidden Tunnels Of Petrovaradin Fortress Novi ...", "link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3AUSOfLycI", "channel": { "name": ""}, "published_date": "Mar 15, 2021", "length": "" }</div>

<div class="-md-ext-youtube-widget"> { "title": "Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad SERBIA: Home of the EXIT ...", "link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZGQzupiv9Y", "channel": { "name": ""}, "published_date": "Jul 10, 2021", "length": "" }</div>

<div class="-md-ext-youtube-widget"> { "title": "The Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, Serbia", "link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac_BXhJw1aQ", "channel": { "name": ""}, "published_date": "Feb 5, 2016", "length": "" }</div>