The Chapel of Saint Roch is one of the oldest sacred sites in Subotica and holds the status of a cultural monument of great importance. Built in 1738, it was dedicated to Saint Roch, the patron saint against infectious diseases, to commemorate the plague epidemic that struck the area that same year.

According to local tradition, the chapel stands on a site marked by tragic events in the late 17th century, when part of the local population perished in clashes around 1695. Throughout its history, the building underwent several renovations, with a major restoration taking place in 1753. In 1773, porticos were added, and the chapel temporarily served as the parish church until the construction of the Cathedral of St. Teresa of Avila.

The original chapel was modest in appearance, featuring a simple façade with a semicircular gable and a bell tower with a domed roof rising above its base. Due to its simple architecture, the original structure was demolished in the late 19th century. The current chapel was erected in 1884, faithfully preserving the core character of the historic original.

Today, the Chapel of Saint Roch remains a vital part of Subotica’s sacred and historical heritage—a silent witness to the earliest layers of the city’s spiritual and urban identity.