My Hometown: A Beautiful Memoir of Art Nouveau Style

The last stop of our rather lengthy trip for Andy and I was back home. It is always with a heavy heart that I think of it. Starting a new life in a foreign country does take its toll; you let everything go, then you look back into the familiar past every time you visit. Seeing differences, the memories are even more so intensive when you are torn between a fast-evolving country like the UK and a post-war, recovering Serbia.

Subotica is a beautiful town, standing as the last dwelling in the very north of the country on the border of Hungary. As the territory formerly belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the art nouveau style of the turn of the century generously left its mark on the town. It always makes me very proud to see these structures still standing, defying the foulness of past decades.

Town Hall

The National Theatre

The Synagogue

Raichle Palace

Town Library

We also went for a walk to Palic, a small town on the outskirts of Subotica. It is a picturesque place that was once a popular resort for European film stars. Nowadays it is known for its lake and for hosting the European film festival which takes place every summer. The photos of us are from a few years back - the last time we visited our home.

There were some vintage cars exhibited along the promenade, of course we had to take a closer look!

Bagolyvár, or The Owl's Castle in Palic

I hope you enjoyed this little tour as much as I do every time I visit. There are plenty of other sights to see, of course, but perhaps some other time. Until then, farewell!