Establishment of Novi Sad settlement by Rascians
- When
- 1694
- Where
- Left bank of the Danube, opposite Petrovaradin Fortress
- Episodes
- 1
In 1694, Serb merchants established a settlement on the left bank of the Danube, opposite the Petrovaradin Fortress, creating the foundation for the city of Novi Sad.
Episodes
Background and detail
Geographical and Strategic Context. The settlement site is situated in the southern Pannonian Plain, bordering Bačka and Syrmia. It lies on the Danube banks, facing the northern slopes of Fruška Gora, directly opposite the strategic Habsburg military post of Petrovaradin Fortress.
Establishment of the Colony. Serb merchants formed a colony in 1694 across the Danube from the fortress. Unable to build homes in the immediate vicinity of the military post, the local Serb population founded this new settlement on the left bank of the river.
People involved
- Serb merchants · Founders of the colony
- Serbs of the area · Settlers establishing the new community
Sources
- Novi Sad Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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