11. The Origin and Development of Kikinda

Kikinda is a relatively young town, formed in the mid-18th century. It was settled by Serbian border guards from Pomorišje; legend speaks of founder Captain Kristifor Kenđelac. The town was built according to an urban plan by Count Claudio Mercy — streets at right angles and a central square. Old...

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  • Kikinda is a relatively young town, formed in the mid-18th century.
  • It was settled by Serbian border guards from Pomorišje; legend speaks of founder Captain Kristifor Kenđelac.
  • The town was built according to an urban plan by Count Claudio Mercy — streets at right angles and a central square.
  • Old name: Great Kikinda (until 1947).
  • The year 1774 is crucial: Maria Theresa founded the Great Kikinda District — a Serbian self-governing region.
  • Coat-of-arms symbolism: severed Turkish heads — a reminder of battles against the Ottomans.

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