KIKINDA - The Town of Unusual Stories

What is this tour about?

Kikinda is a town in Vojvodina where the Ice Age, contemporary art, and living nature coexist – completely naturally.

This tour:

• Introduces KIKA, the famous mammoth
• Explores the world of TERRA clay sculpture
• Introduces the city’s unique winter owl phenomenon
• While also revealing Kikinda’s civic past and relaxed urban rhythm

This is not a classic city tour; it’s a collection of curiosities all in one walk.

What will you see?

1️⃣ Kikinda city center – Introductory city walk

The tour begins in the city center, where we:

• Briefly explore Kikinda’s history
• Discuss the unique development of towns in the Banat region
• Outline the background from which the city’s special features emerged

2️⃣ Ethnographic Museum and KIKA – The Mammoth That Stopped Time

One highlight of the tour is the Kikinda Ethnographic Museum, where we see:

• KIKA, the 63-year-old female mammoth discovered in 1996
• One of the most important paleontological finds in the Carpathian Basin
• A 17-minute documentary film showing the circumstances of the discovery
• ​​​Here we also discuss:
• Ice Age wildlife
• Human-nature relationships
• How a small-town discovery became an international sensation

3️⃣ Interactive workshops – fun for all ages

By prior arrangement, there is an opportunity for:

• Museum-educational activities
• Thematic interactive programs
• Family or school group participation

This part is especially recommended for visitors with children and study trips.

4️⃣ City Square – Where the Owls Winter

Kikinda is home to a world-unique natural phenomenon:

• Between November and March
• Ural owls can be observed even during the day
• In the city’s trees, on the main square, and its surroundings

This is the largest known wintering site for Ural owls in the world, which makes it:

• A special experience for nature lovers
• A true rarity for photographers

5️⃣ One of the Most Beautiful Green Streets in the World

During the walk, we also pass through a street that:

• Was named the 22nd most beautiful green street in the world in 2015
• Features huge American hackberry trees
• Has a unique microclimate
  Here, the quiet, green side of the city is revealed.

6️⃣ City Hall – Civic History and Representation

We stop at the monumental City Hall (1891–1893), which:

• Was built in Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Baroque style
• Is known for the famous “Attendite” inscription
• Displays the coat of arms of Kikinda

It is a symbol of the city’s administrative and civic past.

Who is this tour for?

• Cultural and nature enthusiasts
• Families and travelers with children
• Photographers
• Art lovers
• Anyone looking for a non-standard city tour
   

What’s included in the tour?

✅ 2.5–3 hour guided program

✅ Museum admission

✅ Guided tour

✅ Refreshing coffee / tea / soft drinks

✅ VAT and card payment costs

What’s not included in the tour?

❌ Meals / additional drinks

❌ Transfers

❌ Personal expenses

Optional add-ons

➕ Lunch

➕ Wine tasting

➕ Beer tasting

➕ Transfer

➕ TERRA clay workshop visit

Practical information

Meeting point: Kikinda, Serbian Volunteers Square 21. (Kikinda, Trg Srpskih Dobrovoljaca 21.)