Summary
Vidovdansko Naselje (Serbian: Видовданско Насеље) is an urban neighborhood of the city of Novi Sad, Serbia.
Vidovdansko Naselje
Видовданско Насеље | |
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 Panoramic view of Vidovdansko Naselje | |
| Country |  Serbia |
| Province | Vojvodina |
| District | South Bačka |
| Municipality | Novi Sad |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.03 km2 (1.17 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Area code | +381(0)21 |
| Car plates | NS |
Name edit
Name of the neighborhood derived from Vidovdan, the Serbian veneration of Saint Vitus, thus the English translation of the settlement's name would be "the Saint Vitus day's settlement". Saint Vitus is also the patron saint of the neighborhood and stone cross dedicated to him was erected in 1929.
Location edit
Vidovdansko Naselje is located in northern part of Novi Sad, between Klisa in the west, Salajka in the south, Mali Beograd in the east, and Slana Bara in the north.
History edit
During NATO bombing of Novi Sad in 1999, civilian residential buildings in Vidovdansko Naselje were devastated by NATO bombs.
Features edit
Well known Najlon market (Najlon pijaca in Serbian) is located in Vidovdansko Naselje. Every Sunday, it is the largest market place in Novi Sad where various goods and services are offered for visitors.
See also edit
References edit
- Jovan Mirosavljević, Brevijar ulica Novog Sada 1745-2001, Novi Sad, 2002.
- Milorad Grujić, Vodič kroz Novi Sad i okolinu, Novi Sad, 2004.
External links edit
- www.freewebs.com/vidovdanac
- www.vidovdanskonaselje.co.sr
- www.vidovdanci.co.sr
- Detailed map of Novi Sad and Vidovdansko Naselje
- Map of Novi Sad