In the province of Vojvodina, northernmost part of Serbia

 "I am very interested in place, and the influences of place on characters." -- Tea Obreht, a Serbian-American novelist

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(in the northernmost part of Serbia) The province of Vojvodina is bordered by Croatia to the west, Hungary to the north, and Romania to the east. Vojvodina includes the historic regions of Bačka, between the Danube and Tisa rivers and the Hungarian border; Banat, to the east of Bačka; and Srem, to the south. The principal towns are Novi Sad, Subotica (featured here), and Zrenjanin. The city of Subotica experienced major growth during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, helped by the development from 1896 onwards of an important railway link, which encouraged many traders, artisans and financiers to settle in the city. Sugar-spun art nouveau marvels, a laid-back populace and a sprinkling of Serbian and Hungarian flavors make this leafy city – the second largest in Vojvodina a fascinating destination. Once an important and wealthy hub of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Subotica attracted some of the region's most influential architects and artists; their well preserved handiwork is today the town's biggest drawcard. It's also one of Serbia's most multicultural towns, with more Hungarians than Serbs, and a sizeable population of Croats.