The Bishop's Palace ( sr-Cyrl-Latn, Владичански двор, Vladičanski dvor, , , ) in

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, capital of

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, is the official residence of the Bishop of the

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of the

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. It is prominent architectural landmarks in the city centre of Novi Sad. It is recognized for its cultural and historical value and has been listed as a protected cultural monument of the Republic of Serbia.

History

The original palace was constructed in 1741 by Bishop

Visarion Pavlović Visarion Pavlović ( sr-cyr, Висарион Павловић; 1670 – 18 October 1756, in Novi Sad) was a scholar, pedagogue and the Serbian Orthodox bishop of the Eparchy of Bačka (1731–1756). He succeeded Sofronije Tomašević, and was s ...

, located near the newly built Saint George's Cathedral. However, it was destroyed during the bombing of Novi Sad in June 1849 during the

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. The palace was completed in 1901 and has since served as the residence of the Bishop of Bačka. Its facade, featuring bifora windows inspired by medieval Serbian monasteries. After the unification of

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with

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in the process of

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, during a visit to Novi Sad in 1919, Prince Regent Aleksandar Karađorđević addressed the people from the balcony of the Bishop's Palace. In front of the palace stands a monument to poet

Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Jovan Jovanović Zmaj ( sr-Cyrl, Јован Јовановић Змаj, pronounced ; 24 November 1833 – 1 June 1904) was a Serbian poet, translator and physician. Jovanović worked as a physician; he wrote in many poetry genres, including Lo ...

, erected in 1984, marking the location of annual celebrations for the Zmaj Children's Games.

Characteristics

The building, located at the end of Zmaj Jovina Street in Novi Sad, intended to mark the meeting point of Zmaj Jovina with Nikola Pašić and Dunavska streets presenting triumphant conclusion of the street. The construction of a new palace with the design was completed in 1899 by architect

Vladimir Nikolić Vladimir Nikolić (1857–1922; sr-cyr, Владимир Николић) was a Serbian architect notable for his projects built in Vojvodina province. He mostly worked in Neo-renaissance, Neo-romanticic and Serbo-Byzantine Revival styles. Biog ...

, though it was officially signed by Ferenc Raichl due to concerns of favoritism. The building's design reflects a combination of

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, Eastern, and Serbian medieval elements, influenced by the architectural school of

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, under whom Nikolić studied. The architectural style of the building combines Serbian and Byzantine elements, showcasing an eclectic influence. Its exterior features pseudo-Moorish decorative forms designed by sculptor Julijo Anika, contributing a distinctive ornamental character. Additionally, the palace is embellished with three eparchial coats of arms: one located on the front wall, another on the side facing the port, and a third within the courtyard.

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History

Characteristics

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