Our Town
Geography
Senta lies on the bank of the River Tisa in Vojvodina, Serbia, 42 km to the south of the Hungarian-Serbian border. The Municipalty of Senta covers an area of 283,5 km2 with 26,000 inhabitants, including the town of Senta and the settlements of Gornji Breg, Bogaraš, Kevi and Tornjoš.
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History of Senta
Owing to its geographical position, Senta has been inhabited since the prehistoric times. Senta was mentioned for the firs time in a Charter dating from 1216. At that time, it existed as an inhabited settlement with a church and a busy crossing point over the River of Tisa. After 1224, the periphery of Senta, and afterwards the town itself became the property of the Chapter of Buda. In a document dating from 1475 it was mentioned as a market town. In 1506, Vladislaus II., the King of Bohemia and Hungary, proclaimed Senta a free royal town. On 11 September of 1697, the European Christian Army led by Prince Eugene of Savoy defeated the Ottoman Army near Senta. After the Turks had been banished, the town belonged to the Military Frontier and later to the privileged Chamber District. In 1861, Senta became a town with council. At the end of the 19th century the first secondary school was established. At the beginning of the 20th century many public buildings and a modern quay were built, followed by the construction of the first iron bridge.
The Battle of Senta
On 11 September of 1697, the European Christian Army led by Prince Eugene of Savoy defeated the Ottoman Army near Senta. The Monument of the Battle of Senta was erected in memory of this significant battle.
Town Hall
Senta’s Town Hall with its 50 metres high massive tower has the characteristics of the Hungarian Art Nouveau (Hungarian Secession). Its grand staircase and assembly hall were also built in Secession style. The most beautiful part of the building is the entrance hall with its decorative elements. From the tower there is a brilliant panoramic view of Senta and its sorroundings.
Fire Station
The fire station was built between 1903 and 1904 and it was designed by Béla Lajta (Leitersdorfer). It is the combination of traditional folk motives and other Hungarian Secessionist decorative elements that make the building the greatest example of Hungarian Art Nouveau in Senta.
Hotel Royal
The Hotel Royal was built in 1911 as a modern hotel with its water pipes, electricity and central heating. It has the characteristics of the Secession style (Art Nouveau). In 1985, it was declared a monument, and it was reconstructed in 2007 according to the original plans.
Parish Church and Museum
The Parish Church was built between 1907 and 1909 in Neo-Baroque and in Neo-Renaissance style. It is one of the central parts of the main square. The Museum of Senta and the art gallery can be found in this building as well. In the Museum visitors can see paleontological, archeological and local historical finds downstairs and ethnographic collections upstairs.
Saint Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Churh
The church is the oldest building in Senta. It was built before 1762 in Baroque style. From its original iconostas, that was made in 1782, only two icons and two frescoes remained(the work of Jovan Isajlović). The new iconostas was painted between 1859 an 1862 by Pavle Simić, who was the representative of Serbian Romanticism in the visual arts.
Stevan Sremac Memorial House
The famous Serbian writer Stevan Sremac was born in 1855 in this house. The Memorial House was opened in 2005 offering permanent exhibition all year round.
