Timisoara Historical Center
Timisoara Historical Center
Timisoara Historical Center
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Diana M
Heidelberg, Germany15 contributions
Apr 2020
Communism destroyed a lot of the city's monuments, the beautiful edifices of this square were left for decay. Lucky Timisoara will be European Cultural capital 2021 and is making efforts to show itself from its best side. Visiting in the later half of 2020 will have you encounter more construction sites and buildings under renovation than you probably fancy. Just a warning.
The square features a mix of architectural styles, the Hapsburg era being the most prevalent. Even if not in need of medication pay a visit to the only pharmacy in the square, it still has all original apothecary interior. The Serbian episcopacy and St. George's cathedral are testimony of the peaceful melting pot that this part of Romania has always been. Don't miss. The bars and restaurants will provide a lovely break and chance to people watch.
The square features a mix of architectural styles, the Hapsburg era being the most prevalent. Even if not in need of medication pay a visit to the only pharmacy in the square, it still has all original apothecary interior. The Serbian episcopacy and St. George's cathedral are testimony of the peaceful melting pot that this part of Romania has always been. Don't miss. The bars and restaurants will provide a lovely break and chance to people watch.
Written May 6, 2020
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Robert D
Brooklyn, New York5,352 contributions
Aug 2022
I highly recommend a walk through the historical center. Pick up a map at the tourist information office on Alba Iulia Street. Then visit as many sights as you can. Alba Iulia Street has an installation of umbrellas overhead. The walls of the houses are part of the old fortifications. Be sure to visit Union Square, Liberty Square, and Victory Square.
Written November 14, 2022
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania18,605 contributions
Aug 2020
The Historical center of Timisoara .., it is a very big area in the city center so here are some points of interest:
- Victoriei Square with its palaces on 2 sides (the Orthodox Cathedral is recent built between 1936 and 1941 .... so not even 100 years old , it is interesting is big but it ain't old.... ).
- You walk on Alba Iulia street to the Libertatii Square - use to the the Parade square with the Fortress commandment building and the officers casino. Also the old City Hall is situated here and in the center you will find the monument of the Virgin Mary and John Nepomuk.
- From here you can move to the St. George square - a small place loaded with history - in the 15 hundreds a turkish mosque was standing here - than after 1716 it got demolished and a iezuit church got built there (the church got demolished in the 19 hundreds - so today is just a square with beautiful palaces surrounding ) .
Also in the square you shall find a plaque marking the house that was the birthplace of Georg (Gorgy ) Klapka - General in the hungarian army during the revolution of 1848-1849, he was not executed in Arad as the 13 Martyrs.
- getting to Unirii square is just a few steps - beautiful place with palaces and churches - the moorish style Synagogue also in walking distance.
- and finally walk down the Eugene of Savoy street to the Theresia Bastion for a look at the last - almost complete bastion of the once mighty Timisoara Fortress.
And these are a few things - go and check out what other treasures you can find.
So , for those of you who are interested in history - for sure you will have a lot interesting landmarks to discover - for those of you into arts and architecture likewise.
Given all of the above I would say - a very good experience - go and walk around the historical center it is worth it.
- Victoriei Square with its palaces on 2 sides (the Orthodox Cathedral is recent built between 1936 and 1941 .... so not even 100 years old , it is interesting is big but it ain't old.... ).
- You walk on Alba Iulia street to the Libertatii Square - use to the the Parade square with the Fortress commandment building and the officers casino. Also the old City Hall is situated here and in the center you will find the monument of the Virgin Mary and John Nepomuk.
- From here you can move to the St. George square - a small place loaded with history - in the 15 hundreds a turkish mosque was standing here - than after 1716 it got demolished and a iezuit church got built there (the church got demolished in the 19 hundreds - so today is just a square with beautiful palaces surrounding ) .
Also in the square you shall find a plaque marking the house that was the birthplace of Georg (Gorgy ) Klapka - General in the hungarian army during the revolution of 1848-1849, he was not executed in Arad as the 13 Martyrs.
- getting to Unirii square is just a few steps - beautiful place with palaces and churches - the moorish style Synagogue also in walking distance.
- and finally walk down the Eugene of Savoy street to the Theresia Bastion for a look at the last - almost complete bastion of the once mighty Timisoara Fortress.
And these are a few things - go and check out what other treasures you can find.
So , for those of you who are interested in history - for sure you will have a lot interesting landmarks to discover - for those of you into arts and architecture likewise.
Given all of the above I would say - a very good experience - go and walk around the historical center it is worth it.
Written August 29, 2020
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KRphoto1
Eilat, Israel81 contributions
Jan 2020
There is something to see, some of the buildings under renovation but nice to walk around the area. Worth coming in summer because winter is too rainy
Written February 9, 2020
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David_Cr403
Haifa, Israel262 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
A beautiful place, a real center of a big city, a place where the destiny of a country was decided and a revolution was started, a beautiful majestic place that becomes even more special on each December when the Christmas Fair bring even more beauty and joy.
Written December 12, 2018
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HaroldV
Saint-Cast le Guildo, France6 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Great place to visit for a few days! Good restaurants and beautifull squares. Reccomendable to do some guided cycle tours or hiking tours in Timisoara or its region
Written March 16, 2018
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Alina P
97 contributions
Aug 2016 • Business
everything is clean and neat
the buildings are restored to their original appearance
the are lots of places where you can dine out
lots of pedestrian space
the athmosphere is calm and very pleasant
the buildings are restored to their original appearance
the are lots of places where you can dine out
lots of pedestrian space
the athmosphere is calm and very pleasant
Written September 6, 2016
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia20,003 contributions
Mar 2023
Timisoara is a totally flat and compact city, so its main attractions are easily covered on foot.
There are 3 squares every visitor should visit. Two main squares are:
- Piata Unirii (the Union square) which is the city's most beautiful square with two Churches (Catholic and Serbian Orthodox) and Royal palace (now Art Museum),
- Piata Victorei (Victory Square) where's the Opera from where the Romanian Revolution started and the fab Romanian Orthodox Cathedral on the other side,
- Piata Libertate (Liberty square) in between the upper two - smaller, yet nice square.
Apart these squares there're nice and quiet streets around them, so pleasant to stroll around both, day and night.
There are 3 squares every visitor should visit. Two main squares are:
- Piata Unirii (the Union square) which is the city's most beautiful square with two Churches (Catholic and Serbian Orthodox) and Royal palace (now Art Museum),
- Piata Victorei (Victory Square) where's the Opera from where the Romanian Revolution started and the fab Romanian Orthodox Cathedral on the other side,
- Piata Libertate (Liberty square) in between the upper two - smaller, yet nice square.
Apart these squares there're nice and quiet streets around them, so pleasant to stroll around both, day and night.
Written March 26, 2023
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Cleenman
Holbeach, UK240 contributions
Aug 2021
Some attractive squares and streets in a safe pedestrian enviroment. Very impressed with the lack of litter and cleanliness of the area. Relaxing in street dining with beautiful buildings surrounding you.
Written October 26, 2021
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Daiana M
Timisoara, Romania465 contributions
Feb 2021 • Friends
If you visit and order online, one of the best restaurants with burgers is beef burger on the app Taaz. The texas bbq burger and the crispy burger were very good.
Written February 7, 2021
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