By: Bryan and Catalina
Every time we go out we see the fortress on the other side of the bank and next to it – a nice bridge covered in bright red, purple, blue and green lights at night. As you cross this bridge, you see the city far into the left and right sides. What could be more awesome than taking these beautiful images with us and add them to our travel blog?
We had fun taking some photos at night with a longer exposure using a tripod and we took a panoramic shot with the Varadin Bridge and the Petrovaradin Fortress. Recently we have been very busy working, but we will be exploring the city some more soon.
The Varadin Bridge was rebuilt after the NATO bombings in 1999. It is also called the “Varadin Rainbow” because of the lights turned on at night, which are colorful and bright. There is this interesting article written by a student who witnessed the bombings at the time. There is a lot of grief coming through from his words. It made me understand that it’s more than just a lovely bridge we take photos of, it’s a place filled with memories about past events and it stands as a proof of the recovery of the city after dozens of unfortunate events.
It was fun taking these pictures. I realized again that we are discovering new places and the excitement of discovery is one of the best things about travelling. At the same time, there is always a story behind every bridge, monument, fortress or road we see and that story is worth remembering.
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Hi
Wow your photo of Novi Sad at night is beautiful. I just want to correct you about the date of NATO bombing. It was in 1999 and not in 1990. Enjoy the rest of your trip
Hey Mila!
Hm… Thanks for the heads up, I just made the correction! Yes, the photo looks awesome and we only wish we had a better camera to capture the lights, details and the story of this beautiful city!