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Timișoara has the oldest and the densest railway network in Romania, with over 91.9 km (57.1 mi) of lines for 1,000 km 2 (390 sq mi) of territory, although some of the components are no longer operational due to low demand and lack of maintenance.
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Timisoara, the largest city in western Romania, grew around the site of Castrum Regium Themes (Castri de Thymes), an ancient Roman crossroad fortress. Although surrounded by marshlands, in 1241, Timisoara was invaded and partially destroyed by the Tatars. In 1552, the Turkish armies conquered Timisoara and kept the town under their authority until ...
The abundance of Secessionist architecture gave Timisoara its rather appropriate moniker, "Little Vienna". Secessionism developed in two distinct architectural phases in the city. Sinuous lines and floral decorations characterized the first phase which lasted until 1908. The second phase, which continued until the First World War, saw simpler, larg...
Muzeul Național al Banatului Address: Piata Huniade 1 Telephone: (+4) 0256 491.339 E-mail Open: Tue. - Sun.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission charge Housed in Huniade castle (14th century), the Museum of Banat region is home to an impressive collection of historical artifacts, exhibited in five distinctive: archeology, history, natural science, technolog...
Symphonic Music Banat Philharmonic Filarmonica de Stat Banatul Address: Blvd. C.D. Loga 2 Telephone: (+4) 0256 495.012 Opera & Ballet Romanian Opera House Website Opera Națională Română Timișoara Address: Str. Marasesti 2 Telephone: (+4) 0256 201.286 The construction of the Romanian Opera House, began in 1871 and ended four years later. It was desi...
A compilation of Romania’s main events is available in Romania Eventssection Major annual Timișoara events include: Salsa Dance Festival “Salsa with Attitude”, Timișoara Easter Market, Timișoara Flower Show “TimFloralis”, Diskoteka – Retro Music Festival, Timișoara Students’ Festival, Timișoara Arts Festival, Music Festival “Bega”, Short Films Fest...
11th century A fortification built for the surveillance of forests and roads. August 5, 1716 The Austrian army led by Prince Eugene of Savoy attacks Timișoara. Ottoman military and the Turkish civilian population leave the city after a 48-day siege marked by repeated bombings that destroyed much of the city's buildings. 1765 Timisoara it considered...
Cramele Recas Where: 12 miles east of Timisoara Access: car, bus, train White, red and rosé wines obtained from Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgund Mare, Merlot, Cadarca, Feteasca Regala or Creata grapes are offered at Recas Wine Cellars. A visit at the cellars will give you the opportunity to attend a presentation of the wine making process in the Barriqu...
Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) Aeroportul International Timisoara Address: Str. Aeroport 2 Telephone: (+4) 0256 493.639 Timisoara airport is located six miles from the city centre. Taxis are readily available outside the arrivals area. Bus #26 offers service to the city centre, with stops at Piata Badea Cartan and Hotel Continental. Airlin...
Timisoara main train station Gara Timisoara Nord Address: Str. Garii 2 (0.9 miles west of city centre) Telephone: (+4) 0256 491.696 There are daily trains from / to all major cities in Romania as well as from/to Budapest - Hungary (approximate journey time - 5 hours) andVienna - Austria (approximate journey time - 8 ½ hours). For the list of intern...
AutoTim Bus Station Autogara Autotim Address: Str. Iuliu Maniu 54 / Splaiul Tudor Vladimirescu 30 Telephone: (+4) 0256 493.471 Bus Schedules Super Imposer Bus Station Autogara Super Imposer Address: Str. Garii 6 - 7 Telephone: (+4) 0256 201.023 Bus Schedules Normandia Bus Station Autogara Normandia Address: Calea Stan Vidrighin 12 Telephone: (+4) 0...
Zona metropolitană Timișoara este o unitate administrativ-teritorială din județul Timiș, constituită din municipiul Timișoara, cel mai mare centru polarizator din regiunea de dezvoltare Vest; orașul Recaș, și alte 26 de comune periurbane.
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Oct 27, 2023 · Timisoara is one of three European Capitals of Culture in 2023. A full slate of art exhibitions, concerts, music festivals, theater and dance extends through December. The cultural capital ...
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Timișoara, one of the best places in the wold to retire. (thetravel.com, Feb 2024) Famed for its Wiener Secession, Baroque, Art Nouveau, historicism, and neoclassicism buildings, Timișoara is a gem in Romania with diverse architecture that earned the city's nickname, "Little Vienna." Continue reading.
Timișoara is a university city and industrial centre in western Romania, with a multicultural heritage due to its location in the Banat region and a history of ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity. Nicknamed "Little Vienna" or the "City of Flowers", it is known for its sizable historical urban core with wide-ranging architectural styles.
Timiș is the largest county in Romania, occupying 8,696.7 km 2, i.e. 3.65% of the country's area.: 3 It is crossed by the 46th parallel north, the 21st meridian east and the 22nd meridian east. On its territory is the westernmost point of Romania, i.e. Beba Veche, at 20°15'44", in the Triplex Confinium point.
