Situated at the meeting point of some of the most important commercial routes which link the WEST and the EAST, Timisoara, capital of the Timis district, is an important historical, economic, financial, cultural and scientific center.
Due to its many parks, public gardens, squares and green spaces, Timisoara has earned its name of garden-city. The cultural scene enjoys also a good representation: 3 important theatres - Romanian, German and Hungarian, The Romanian Opera and the Philarmonic Orchestra and many other art galleries, museums and exhibition centers.
The population of Timisoara is of approximately 400.000 people, mostly of Romanian nationality.
The first documentary mention of Timisoara dates from 1266, when it appeared with the name: Castrus Timisiensis. On the maps it is mentioned in 1339.
It must be said about Timisoara, that it was the first European town to enjoy street lighting with electricity (12 November 1884).

Thanks to its mild climate, Timisoara has lots of public squares and lush green retreats. The city is easy to explore on foot. If you get tired, a tram will be along in a moment; the system is fast, frequent and efficient. Timisoara abounds with churches of several denominations, a Jewish quarter, an elegant baroque square and a pedestrian-only downtown area. Some of the monuments in the heart of the city afford panoramic views, while the many parks in this "city of flowers" provide an idyllic spot to take a break from sightseeing.

In many respects, it is the abundance of Secessionist architecture that has provided Timisoara with its rather appropriate moniker, "Little Vienna." Secessionism developed in two distinct architectural phases here. 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, larger buildings with geometrical designs. Secessionism in Romania was an important link between the Byzantine style and later modernist architecture.

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How to get to Timisoara

Timisoara is close to Serbian and Hungarian borders.

By plane:

Timisoara Airoport is one of the most important ones in the country. There are direct routes to most important European cities. Search the routes here: http://www.aerotim.ro

By train:

Train Schedule: http://www.mersultrenurilorcfr.ro