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Novi Sad, Vojvodina

Then and now: Dunavska Street viewed from Zmaj Jovina in Novi Sad. The top photo, taken in 1962, shows the iconic street as seen from the intersection, with a prominent corner building on the left—now home to the city library. The bottom image, from April 2025, captures the same perspective in a vibrant pedestrian zone, filled with life and colors, where modern life flows around preserved historical architecture.

Nekad i sad: Pogled niz Dunavsku ulicu iz Zmaj Jovine, Novi Sad. Gornja fotografija iz 1962. prikazuje prepoznatljivu ulicu sa raskrsnice, a u prvom planu levo vidi se ugaona jednospratnica — danas poznata kao Gradska biblioteka. Donja slika iz aprila 2025. beleži isti ugao u pešačkoj zoni punoj života i boja, gde se savremeni ritam prepliće sa očuvanom arhitekturom prošlosti.

Then and now: A spectacular moment on the Danube River in Novi Sad. The top image, likely from the 1970s, captures a crowd gathered at the riverbank to watch a water ski show — with a skier mid-air, having just jumped off a striped ramp. Classic Yugoslav-era cars fill the scene, and the Petrovaradin Fortress rises in the background. In the bottom image, taken in April 2025, the same location is calm, marked only by the iconic sculpture “The Kiss” and peaceful reflections on the river — a sharp contrast to the vibrant energy of the past.


Nekad i sad: Spektakl na Dunavu u Novom Sadu. Gornja fotografija, verovatno iz sedamdesetih godina, prikazuje okupljenu masu gledalaca kako posmatra skijaša na vodi u vazduhu, neposredno nakon skoka s rampe. U kadru su i automobili iz doba Jugoslavije, a u pozadini se izdiže Petrovaradinska tvrđava. Donja fotografija iz aprila 2025. prikazuje istu lokaciju u potpunom miru — obeleženu skulpturom “Poljubac” i refleksijama na površini reke. Naglašeni kontrast između uzbuđenja prošlosti i tišine sadašnjosti.

Then and now: Dunavska Street in Novi Sad. The top photo, taken in 1981, shows freshly laid cobblestones and a quiet street scene during a moment of urban renovation. The bottom photo, captured in April 2025, reveals the same street as a lively pedestrian area, where the cobblestones have become part of the city’s visual identity, surrounded by cafés, shops, and the rhythm of daily life.

Nekad i sad: Dunavska ulica u Novom Sadu. Gornja fotografija iz 1981. prikazuje sveže postavljenu kaldrmu i tišinu ulice u trenutku urbane obnove. Donja fotografija iz aprila 2025. prikazuje istu ulicu kao živu pešačku zonu, gde je kaldrma postala deo vizuelnog identiteta grada — okružena kafićima, prodavnicama i ritmom svakodnevice.

Then and now: Dunavska 12 in Novi Sad. The left photo, likely from the 1990s, shows a one-story building with its original shopfronts — a hamburger joint and the “CIAO” boutique. Graffiti marks the wall, and the façade shows signs of wear. On the right, the same building in April 2025 appears freshly painted, with updated businesses: a pastry shop and modern storefronts. The decorative details and balcony remain nearly untouched, a preserved element of the street’s historic charm.


Nekad i sad: Dunavska 12 u Novom Sadu. Leva fotografija, verovatno iz devedesetih, prikazuje jednospratnicu sa tadašnjim lokalima — hamburgerijom i butikom “CIAO”. Na fasadi je vidljiv grafit, a zgrada izgleda pohabano. Desno, isti objekat u aprilu 2025. godine: obnovljena fasada, savremeni lokali — poslastičarnica i moderno uređeni izlozi. Dekorativni elementi i balkon ostali su gotovo nepromenjeni, kao svedoci starog šarma Dunavske.

Then and now: A striking view of Petrovaradin Fortress across the Danube River, captured from the Novi Sad riverbank. The top image, taken in the 1920s, shows the river at a high level, with boys standing on the flooded shore and the Church of St. John of Nepomuk still present in the scene. A large crane and debris reflect the intense transformation of the riverfront. In the bottom photo, taken in April 2025, the church is long gone, the banks are cleaner and green, and modern boats rest calmly on the Danube. A powerful visual reminder of change, loss, and continuity.

Nekad i sad: Pogled na Petrovaradinsku tvrđavu sa obale Dunava, snimljen sa novosadske strane. Gornja fotografija iz dvadesetih godina 20. veka prikazuje visoki nivo reke, dvojicu dečaka na poplavljenoj obali i crkvu svetog Jovana Nepomuka u pozadini, uz dizalicu i ostatke gradilišta. Donja fotografija iz aprila 2025. beleži istu tačku — bez crkve, sa uređenom obalom i brodićem na mirnom Dunavu. Svedočanstvo promena, nestajanja i opstanka kroz vreme.

Then and now: The “Ribar” fish shop in Dunavska Street, Novi Sad. The top photo, taken in 1963, shows a lively street moment with pedestrians passing by the well-known “Ribar” storefront — a familiar spot for many generations. The bottom photo from April 2025 captures the same place transformed into a part of the pedestrian zone, with updated facades but recognizable layout. A nostalgic glimpse for those who remember the old Dunavska.


Nekad i sad: “Ribar” u Dunavskoj ulici, Novi Sad. Gornja fotografija iz 1963. beleži živopisan trenutak sa prolaznicima ispred tada čuvene prodavnice “Ribar” — mesta koje pamte mnoge generacije. Donja fotografija iz aprila 2025. prikazuje isto mesto kao deo pešačke zone, sa obnovljenim fasadama, ali prepoznatljivim rasporedom. Nostalgija za sve koji se sećaju stare Dunavske.

Then and now: The iconic clock tower on the Petrovaradin Fortress, overlooking Novi Sad. The top photo was taken in 1999 on a clear winter day. Two bridges can be seen in the distance — both would be destroyed later that year during the NATO bombing. The clock tower, covered in graffiti, stands as a silent witness to the approaching turmoil. In the bottom image, from April 2025, the tower is under restoration, surrounded by scaffolding — a symbol of rebuilding and care. The skyline behind it has changed, but the view still holds its historic power.


Nekad i sad: Čuveni sat na Petrovaradinskoj tvrđavi, sa pogledom na Novi Sad. Gornja fotografija je snimljena 1999. godine tokom vedrog zimskog dana. U daljini se vide dva mosta — oba će biti srušena te iste godine tokom NATO bombardovanja. Toranj, ispisan grafitima, tada je bio nemi svedok predstojećih događaja. Donja fotografija iz aprila 2025. prikazuje toranj pod skelama, u procesu obnove — simbol obnove i pažnje. Horizont se menja, ali pogled i dalje nosi snagu istorije.

Then and now: Dunavska Street seen from the entrance to the city park in Novi Sad. The top photo, taken in 1963, shows a peaceful view down the street with minimal traffic, surrounded by leafy trees and open space. The bottom photo, from April 2025, captures the same spot transformed into a vibrant pedestrian zone — more urban, yet still framed by greenery and full of life. A perfect contrast between Novi Sad’s past serenity and its modern energy.

Nekad i sad: Pogled na Dunavsku ulicu sa ulaza u gradski park, Novi Sad. Gornja fotografija iz 1963. prikazuje miran prizor ulice sa malo saobraćaja, okružene drvećem i otvorenim prostorom. Donja slika iz aprila 2025. beleži isto mesto pretvoreno u živopisnu pešačku zonu — urbanije, ali i dalje uokvireno zelenilom i puno života. Idealan kontrast između nekadašnjeg mira i današnje energije Novog Sada.

Then and now: A sweeping view over Novi Sad from the Petrovaradin Fortress. The top photo, likely taken in the 1930s, shows King Alexander I or Yugoslav army officers observing the Danube and the iconic King Alexander Bridge. This was a time when the city was growing into a modern capital, but the war clouds were not far off. The bottom photo, captured in April 2025, shows a peaceful urban landscape with the modern Liberty Bridge in place of the one destroyed during WWII. The viewing platform is now filled with tourists and love locks — a quiet echo of a very different time.


Nekad i sad: Pogled na Novi Sad sa Petrovaradinske tvrđave. Gornja fotografija, verovatno iz tridesetih godina, prikazuje kralja Aleksandra I ili oficire jugoslovenske vojske kako posmatraju Dunav i tadašnji Most kralja Aleksandra. Grad je bio u usponu, ali nad njim su već počinjali da se nadvijaju oblaci rata. Donja fotografija iz aprila 2025. prikazuje isti pogled — danas sa Mostom slobode koji je zamenio porušeni most, i platformom ispunjenom turistima i katancima ljubavi. Miran kontrast burnim vremenima prošlosti.

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Then and now: The beginning of Jevrejska Street in Novi Sad. This rephotography shows a historical view (top) taken before the 1960s urban redevelopment, when several buildings in the foreground still stood. They were demolished during the expansion of Uspenska Street in the 1960s. The modern photo (bottom), taken in April 2025, reveals a transformed cityscape—more open, structured, and modern—yet layered with traces of what once stood there.


Nekad i sad: Početak Jevrejske ulice u Novom Sadu. Ova re-fotografija prikazuje istorijski prizor (gore) snimljen pre urbanističkih promena šezdesetih godina, kada su građevine u prvom planu još postojale. One su srušene tokom proširenja Uspenske ulice. Donja fotografija, snimljena u aprilu 2025, prikazuje izmenjen gradski pejzaž — otvoreniji, uređeniji i savremeniji — ali i dalje s tragovima prošlosti.

Then and now: Dunavska Street, Novi Sad. This rephotography presents a historical view from 1981 (top), contrasted with a modern image from April 2025 (bottom). The upper photo captures a moment from the Yugoslav era — with its distinctive shop signs, streetlights, and quiet charm. The lower photo reveals a lively pedestrian zone that has become one of the city’s most iconic and visited streets, preserving much of its historical architecture while adapting to the rhythms of modern life.


Nekad i sad: Dunavska ulica, Novi Sad. Ova re-fotografija prikazuje istorijski prizor iz 1981. godine (gore), upoređen sa savremenom slikom iz aprila 2025. (dole). Gornja fotografija beleži trenutak iz doba Jugoslavije — sa prepoznatljivim izlozima, uličnim lampama i tadašnjim šarmom. Donja slika prikazuje živopisnu pešačku zonu, danas jednu od najpoznatijih i najposećenijih ulica u gradu, koja i dalje čuva duh prošlosti u savremenom kontekstu.