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Timișoara is one of the most important educational centres in Romania, with about 40,000 students enrolled in the city's six universities. Like many other large cities in Romania, Timișoara is a medical tourism service provider, especially for dental care and cosmetic surgery.
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Timisoara, Romania. Charming Timisoara is often referred to as “Little Vienna,” and indeed, Austrian influences are evident in the architecture, food and culture. This is a walking city, divided into squares that showcase stunning architectural gems.
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- Walk Around The Victoria Square
- Enjoy A Theatrical Performance at The National Romanian Opera House
- Light Up Some Candles at The Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral
- Listen to A Symphonic Concert at Banatul Philharmonic
- Watch Live Street Art Performances in Libertatii Square
- Have A Drink in Unirii Square
- Study The Baroque Architecture of St George’s Roman Catholic Cathedral
- Connect with The Nature in The Botanical Park
- Check Out Iulius Town: The Mini-Town Built Within The Town of Timisoara
- Travel Back in Time to Your Childhood Years in Ion Creanga Children’s Park
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The first on the list is, of course, the center of the town. There is always movement here, which makes it the most “alive” spot of the town. And this is amplified even more by concerts, festivals or fairs that are often organized. Victoria Square is the most central area of Timisoara. You can simply walk here and enjoy the historical buildings, or...
In the same Victoria Square, you will find the National Romanian Opera House. Several theatrical performances and opera plays are regularly organized here. So if you are around, and passionate about this type of art, don’t hesitate to buy a ticket and enjoy a local performance. 2024 will definitely have more to offer than ever here!
Opposite to the National Romanian Opera House, you’ll find the Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral. This is a symbol of Timisoara that you can’t miss if you’re in the central area. This is the biggest edifice in the entire town and, as a result, can be spotted from many different neighborhoods around the center. Behind the Cathedral, you can enjoy a sh...
Very close to Victoria Square, you will find Banatul Philharmonic. This is a musical institution in Timisoara with its own symphony orchestra and professional chorus. It is situated to the left of the Metropolitan Cathedral. According to your own preferences, there are two major categories of shows you can enjoy at the philharmonic. You can either ...
If, form Victoria Square, you start walking on the street to the right of the Opera, you will get through a pedestrian street covered by colored umbrellas and arrive in Libertatii Square. The oldest square in Timisoara, also called “the Red Square”, is a beautiful place where you can frequently find street artists painting, drawing or showing their...
If you keep walking on the same pedestrian street from the Libertatii Square, you will get to the next place connected to it: Unirii Square. This is probably the most popular amongst outgoing people, because most of the restaurants, pubs and bars can be found all around the Square.
If you’re already sitting in Unirii Square, I strongly recommend you enter St George’s Roman Catholic Cathedral. Besides its unique Austrian baroque architecture, the edifice is also one of the emblematic monuments of the city. Also called the Roman Catholic Dome of Timisoara, it’s one of the unique churches where they have an organ. Several organ ...
A little further from Unirii Square, you will find the Botanical Park. It is situated close to the Emergency Municipal Hospital, but no noise or agitation can be heard from the park. In fact, this is the best spot in town to connect with nature, take long walks, run, socialize or walk your dog if you’re traveling with it. Several species of tulips,...
If you keep walking from the Botanical Park, not far you’ll get to what was called before “Iulius Mall”. Initially a quite luxuriant shopping center, the construction has literally turned into a mini-town within the town of Timisoara. The project has been specially designed in such a way that the entire area includes everything that a town should: ...
Timisoara is one of the Romanian cities with an impressive number of green areas. So if you were expecting for the Central Park and Botanical Park to be the only maintained, popular parks, here’s a surprise! There are many others you can spend your time in! Ion Creanga Children’s Park is one of them. Even if you do or do not have children, the Chil...
Discover the best attractions and activities in Timisoara, the largest city in western Romania and the European Capital of Culture in 2023. Explore its historical, cultural and artistic landmarks, parks, museums, concerts and festivals.
Discover the vibrant and colourful city of Timisoara, the European Parliament's Capital of Culture in 2023. Explore its historical buildings, museums, galleries, cafes and restaurants, and learn about its culture and history.
May 18, 2024 · Discover the third largest Romanian city, influenced by Habsburg culture and history, with a vibrant lifestyle and modern creativity. Explore its squares, cathedrals, museums, and restaurants, and learn about its role in the 1989 revolution.
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