Kanjiza
Kanjiza is located in Vojvodina in the north-eastern part of Backa, on the border with Hungary. The first mention of Kanjiza is from 1071. In the sixteenth century the Turks occupied this region, and after the Karlovac peace and formation of the Military Border two larger settlements separated by Tisa - Kanjizaa and Novi Knezevac develop independently. Kanjiza was given city status in 1908.
The most important cultural and historical monuments are:
- City house (1912)
- Bathroom of the miraculous artesian well – the old spa buildings (1913)
- Casle of Count Karas (XVIII century)
- Catholic Church (1768)
- Serbian Orthodox Church (XVIII century)
Famous events:
- Carnival days
- Movie days
- Kanjiza Cup – international children’s festival od dance
- Together is nice – Children’s festival
- International festival of film
- Festival of Gastronomy
- Athletic and Swimming Marathon
- International Canue Regatta
- Writers Colony
- Tabacco festival
- Vintage days
- Festival of Maize
- Festival oof Honey
- Festival of Brandy
- Vojvodina Open – international dance competition
- ‘We are part of the world too’ – day of the disabled
Picnic places near Kanjiza
This beautiful city is the true leader in health and spa tourism, which has been going on here for a century, and the proximity of the river Tisza and the rich hunting areas make Kanjiza extremely attractive. The municipality is located and the special nature reserve called ‘Selevenjske wastes’, and in the vast pasture" Jaraš ", is the pond" Captain Rit " which, in addition to breeding fish. serves as important habitat for bird colonies.