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Posted by Janet Bocciardi on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 11:00am in Danube Cruise, inspiration, Serbia, travel

Dunavski St, Novi Sad, Serbia
 
There's something about pedestrian only streets that I really enjoy.  
 
Relaxing on Dunavska St., Novi Sad, Serbia
 
I'm more relaxed and there seems to be a community and festive feel to the area.
 
There's such a street in Novi Sad, Serbia named Dunavska Street.  That it comes with wonderful architecture is a bonus.  We had an overcast day so no blue skies to complement the lovely colors of the buildings.  

Dunavska St, Novi Sad, Serbia

Liberty Square at one end of Dunavska St

 
Yellow building on Dunavska St, Novi Sad, Serbia

Knight on building on Dunavska St, Novi Sad, Serbia

Hope that knight isn't afraid of heights!Pedestrian Only Dunavska St., Novi Sad, Serbia

The intricate carvings and fretwork at the top caught my eye.

Coral Pink building on Dunavska St, Novi Sad, Serbia

A color I am drawn to again and again.

Name of Mary Church on Liberty Square, Novi Sad, Serbia

Name of Mary Church on Liberty Square (Catholic)

One doesn't need to be able to read the signs to find what one's looking for.
 
IceCream shop, Dunavska St, Novi Sad, Serbia
IceCream on Dunavska St, Novi Sad, Serbia
Cafe in Dunavska St, Novi Sad, Serbia

 

Why don't more U.S. towns have a pedestrian only area?  

A local street that comes to mind is the lovely Santana Row in San Jose.  It's a relatively new area and could've been designed with the main street being all pedestrian since deliveries can be made in the delivery only area behind the retail row.  It would be perfect that way.  Instead you have to find the crosswalks and dodge traffic while shopping and smell car exhaust if you attempt to eat outside in this European inspired downtown.  It was an opportunity missed I think.  

Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz would also make a wonderful pedestrian only street.  If not feasible during the day due to deliveries, how about starting at 5pm?

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