This is about a section of the Banat Museum that is not located in the Huniade Castle - that building is in refurbishment since year .. and probably will take many more years to be finished. So, located in the Theresia Bastion - the expo called "Military History of Banat" - "Istoria Militara a Banatului" in Romanian - it is relatively new , but nonetheless what is lacking is size is compensated by the work of the custodians and by the exhibits on display. There are 2 distinct area in 2 adjacent spaces - in 1 room - 1st is dedicated to the Habsburg and Ottoman troops from the era around 1716 -18 - the period of the conquest of Timisoara by Prince Eugen of Savoy. Very interesting that you can touch the exhibits, hold an infantry sword - pick up a grenade of the Grenadiers , etc,... very nice overall. Second section is concentrated on the Romanian Army uniforms and items from WWI period. The custodians are very knowledgeable , they are friendly and helpful , they explain patiently, for kids it will be a great experience, but for adults is definitely of interest especially if you are into history. Entrance is free of charge - that is very nice , but even with a fee it would be very interesting. So , when you are in the area, should you be interested in history, this is a definite must see place ... go and check it out.

Originally built in 1315-1316 by Charles Robert of Anjou - when the king of Hungary had its official residence in Timisoara . It has been rebuilt by John Hunyadi between 1443 -1447 (when gun emplacements have been incorporated into it) , since the original castle was severely damaged (...and outdated , since in 100 years the ways of wagging war have changed). Later after the ottoman occupation in 1552 the castle served as the residence of the ottoman rulers. After 1716, when Timisoara was conquered/liberated by Eugen of Savoy the castle has been rebuilt once more to suite the needs of the Habsburgs. In 1849 during the 48-49 revolution the castle has been extensively damaged to the point that it has been refurbished and rebuilt until 1856 - so what can be seen currently is the result of those activities mainly. Since 1947 it is the museum of Banat (hence the name) housing the History and Science exhibitions. In front of the museum you shall find "2 electric lamps" - that are a memento for Timisoara being the first city in Europe that had electric public lighting since 12 of November 1884. The building itself is far from its former glory - extensive repairs are needed - but hopefully those will start soon - in the end it is the oldest building in Timisoara (well rebuilt several times) ... and definitely worth a few minutes and a few pics.