Timișoara, Romania

Timișoara

Grand Baroque and Art Nouveau squares in western Romania.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Timișoara

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk from Victory Square to Union Square past Baroque and Art Nouveau facades.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Orthodox Cathedral and the Bastion, a piece of the old city walls.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the cafés of Union Square or by the Bega canal.

Day 2

Visit the wine region of Recaș nearby.

What to eat

Banat dishes like paprika chicken and a local Timișoreana beer.

Local tips

Make the most of Timișoara

Beat the crowds

Timișoara is calm and relaxed, with lively squares in the evening.

Best photo spot

Victory Square, with the Orthodox cathedral at one end and the opera at the other.

Getting there

The airport is about 20 minutes from the centre. The old town is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

The Banat countryside and the Danube gorges at the Iron Gates, a longer day trip.

Good to know

The 1989 revolution that ended communism in Romania started here. The city was one of the first in Europe with electric street lights.

Plan your visit

Getting to Timișoara

Getting there

  • Timișoara Airport (TSR)12 km away
  • Belgrade Airport (BEG)125 km away
  • Novi Sad120 km away
  • Belgrade120 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryRomania

Questions

Timișoara: good to know

Is Timișoara worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. Grand Baroque and Art Nouveau squares in western Romania.

How many days do you need in Timișoara?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Timișoara?

You can visit all year. Timișoara is calm and relaxed, with lively squares in the evening.

How do you get to Timișoara?

The nearest airport is Timișoara Airport (TSR), about 12 km away. The airport is about 20 minutes from the centre. The old town is walkable.

What is there to see near Timișoara?

Nearby hidden places include Novi Sad (120 km), Belgrade (122 km) and Cluj-Napoca (218 km).

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