Located in Vojvodina, Subotica (in Hungarian – Szabadka) is a quiet and welcoming town situated in the northern part of Serbia, 15 kilometers far from the border with Hungary. Subotica is located is a multicultural environment and dates back in ancient times when Illyrian, Celtic, and Dacian populations inhabited the area. Later on, Romans populated the place and after, in the IV century, the Slavic populations settled here. In the early Middle Ages, the Ottoman invasions were pretty frequent and several fortresses and defending walls were built. The most important contribution to the architecture of Subotica was, nonetheless, done by the Hungarians who lived there in the late XIX to the early XX century. The predominant character is Art Nouveau, characterized by floral decorations and human elements in the exterior design of the buildings. As mentioned before, it is a multicultural place, here living one-third Serbs, one-third Hungarians and one-third Croatians in a harmonious environment. Subotica also has a vibrant student scene and is host of several cultural festivals such as Eurostrings, Meet & Eat (gastro-festival), Museums night, etc.