When you walk through the streets of the town of Zrenjanin, as I did a few months ago, you will be amazed by the architecture and at the same time saddened by the large number of abandoned houses built in the 19th century in the style of classicism. Although traditional, the architecture is influenced by the western Austro-Hungarian style.
Zrenjanin is one of the most beautiful towns in Vojvodina, in the north of Serbia. The river Begej flows through it, over which there are so many bridges that it is also called "the city of bridges".
The buildings are dominated by pastel colors that give them elegance, with lots of ornaments and sculptures. The terraces are fenced with balusters or iron elements and also make these buildings very classy.
The architecture in the style of classicism, from the period of the 19th century, is impressive due to its simplicity and beauty at the same time. When I was in Zrenjanin, I felt like I was in a foreign European city.
But what reminded me that I am neither in Paris, nor in Vienna, nor in Rome is the fact that the historical buildings of Zrenjanin are not taken care of that much.
The once luxurious houses of prominent people are now abandoned and dilapidated. The windows and doors are open, so you can enter freely if you are not afraid.
It's a pity, because it seems that in the past a lot was invested in the architecture of this city, which once could rival famous European cities in terms of its beauty.
There are many cobbled streets in Zrenjanin, which have retained their authentic appearance and take you back to the past. I liked the intense colors of the front doors on the houses. The whole city is very colorful.
It was a rainy day but pleasant for a walk. The town square is designed so that there is plenty of space for gatherings. Everything is neat and the main means of transportation are bicycles, which fit perfectly into the environment.
The monument to King Peter, located in the main square called Freedom Square, was not always there. The original idea of the architect who designed the monument was for it to be a monument to the Hungarian military leader, and that first version of the monument was demolished.
The Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. John of Nepomuk is located on Freedom Square.
It is a building from the 19th century, with pastel shades of orange color, whose facade seems to be very well preserved and has probably been restored.
Not far from the central town square, I saw another imposing church, built in the neo-gothic style, reminiscent of a castle. It is a reformed church, built at the end of the 19th century.
Looking at all these buildings, it was pleasant to go back to the 19th century, but I hope that the authorities will take some measures in the near future to save them from further deterioration and that all the abandoned houses will get their purpose and restore their old splendor.
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Greetings!
Jelena