Subotica
Subotica through history
Subotica was first mentioned in a written source as
Zabatka (in Bodrog district) in 1391. In its several
century old histories, it has often changed its name:
Zabatska, Zabathka, Sobotica, Suppotize, Szent Maria,
Maria Theresiopolis, etc. Traces of life on this territory
have existed since prehistorical times indicated by
many archeological sites and traces of settlement.
In the Middle Ages, Subotica was mentioned as a Hungarian
feudal property. Not numerous inhabitants gathered around
the existing fortress in the middle of the settlement.
The Turkish invasion toward Central Europe reached Subotica
in 1542. After the victory of Eugene Savoy over the
Turkish army at Senta in 1698, Subotica came into the
structure of the Military Border, as a territory of
military outposts against the invasion of the Turks.
At that time came to large migrations into this area.
After the suspension of the military administration
in 1743, this place became Royal Town Szent Maria. Then
were farmsteads built whish has become a typical type
of dwelling of the population.
In 1779, the town got the name Maria Theresiopolis
with the privileges of a free royal town. Many neighboring
deserts and settlement came into its organization.
In the next century, the number of population increased,
especially with the coming of artisans and merchants
from various parts of Europe. A railway line came to
this area in 1847 connecting the Balkan with Central
Europe (Zemun - Subotica - Budapest). At that time roads,
public and residential buildings were built modeled
on Europe. In 1847, the building of the theatre was
erected, in which guest performances with actors from
Novi Sad and Budapest were given.
At the turning point of centuries Subotica with its
developed handicrafts, manufacture and trade achieved
leading position in the development of the boarder region
of former Austria-Hungary.
Ivan Sarić of Subotica made his first flight in public
in Subotica in 1910. It was on a plane constructed by
him, in front of about seven thousand people. It was
seven years after the flights of the Wright brothers,
and half a year after Edvard Rusijan.
Data used is taken from: "Vaš vodič kroz Suboticu
i Palić"
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