Timișoara

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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 1716 when the region of Banat came under Austrian rule. Soon after the Habsburg Empire took over the Banat region, from the Ottomans, the new governor of Banat, General Mercy, commisioned a heptagram-shaped bastion with strong walls, towers and gates. During early 1720s large numers of Swabian immigrants settle in Timisoara. The Swabians - skilled craftsmen from Swabia, southern Germany - helped transform Timisoara in a major commercial and manufacturing town. Austrians, Germans, Jews, Serbians and Hungarians all left their mark during the two centuries of Austrian domination of Timisoara.

The charm of Timisoara, a city settled on River Bega, lies in its distinct architectural character, ample green spaces and vibrant cultural life. Frequently referred to as "Little Vienna", Timisoara is home to year-round musical and theatrical performances, art galleries, museums and a buzzing nightlife. A progressive, cosmopolitan place, Timisoara was the first city in Europe and second in the world, after New York, to use electricity to illuminate its streets.

Thanks to its mild climate, Timisoara has lots of public squares and lush green retreats. The city is easy to explore on foot. For those to prefer to travel a little faster, a tram will be good option; Timisoara's public transport 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.

Sights and Landmarks

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, larger buildings with geometrical designs. Secessionism in Romania was an important link between the Byzantine style and later modernist architecture.

Timisoara is home to six, ample, public squares surrounded by monumental buildings. Three of them: Piata Libertatii, Piata Unirii and Piata Victoriei are located in the historic centre (Cetate neighborhood) while the other three are found in the city's main neighborhoods: Elisabetin (Piata Balcescu), Fabric ( Piata Traian ) and Iosefin ( Piata Maria ).

Piata Victoriei (Victory Square)
Some of the city's most interesting sites are its elegant baroque buildings. They can be found allover the city and around Piata Victoriei. Piata Victoriei was created in 1906 when Timisoara medieval fortifications were demolished to create an esplanade that stretches from Opera Piazetta to the Romanian Orthodox Mitropolitan Cathedral.
The focal point is the towering Romanian Orthodox Mitropolitan Cathedral (Catedrala Ortodoxa Mitropolitana) that lies on the southern edge of the square. As most parts of Timișoara city-centre are built on a swamp, 5,000 oak logs were needed to support the city's emblematic structure that can accommodate 5,000 worshipers. One of the easily recognizable features of the cathedral is its roof made of green and red ceramic tiles, arranged in a mosaic design. In front of the Cathedral lies a memorial that remembers those who lost their lives during the 1989 Revolution which overthrew the Communist regime. Insights into the 1989 revolution are oferred by the Memorial Museum of the 1989 Anti-Communist Revolution (Muzeul Revoluției), located 0.5 miles north of the cathedral. Other monumental buildings facing Piata Victoriei include Erno Neuhausz Palace, Lloyd Palace, Weiss Palace, Merbl Palace, Dauerbach Palace, Hâlt Palace, Szechenyi Palace and Loffler Palace and the National Opera.

Piata Unirii (Union Square)
The picturesque Habsburg-era Piata Unirii is lined by imposing structures that include places of worship of different denominations, public institutions and historic pastel-hued buildings. During the 18th century, the Union Square was Timisoara's commercial centre and the venue for military ceremonies and religious processions. Piata Unirii structures of note include:
Nicolas Lenau College (Liceul Nicolas Lenau), built in 1761 and former home to the earliest theatre in Timisoara.
The Serbian Orthodox Cathedral (Catedrala Orthodoxa Sarba) completed in 1748 and the Serbian Bishop's Residence ( Vicariatul Ortodox Sarb). Its mint green and white facade with rich decorations is spectacular.
The Roman-Catholic Cathedral (Catedrala Episcopala Romano-Catolica), built between 1736 and 1754 after plans by Fisher von Erlach, the architect that profoundly influenced and shaped the tastes of the Habsburg Empire. A fine example of Viennese baroque style the Roman-Catholic Cathedral is also known for its he main altar murals, completed by Michael Angelo Unterberger, director of the Fine Arts Academy in Vienna.
The impressive 18th century Baroque Palace (Palatul Vechii Prefecturi) dominates Unirii Square's south side. Formerly the governor's residence, Timisoara Baroque Palace now houses the Museum of Fine Arts. One of museum's highlights is the rich colletion of works by German, Flemish and Italian artists.
At the northwest corner of Piata Unirii stands the spectacular Scont Bank (Banca de Scont). This typical Art Nouveau structure, built in the early 20th century, features an organic shape comprising curved walls studded with turquoise tiles forming patterns drawn from folklore, and extravagant iron gutters and window grills.
From Piata Unirii, walk 0.1 milesa east along Str. Palanca to the oldest, still standing, building in Timisoara, the 18th century Maria Theresia Bastion now home of the Etnography Museum of the region of Banat.

Piata Primariei Vechi / Piata Libertatii (Old Townhall Square or Freedom Square)
Another remarkable, large, square in Timisoara is Piata Libertatii, now called by the locals the Red Square. The new name was inspired by the coloer of the tiles used to re-do the pavement in 2014.
Monumental buildings facing Timisoara Old Townhall Square include: Timisoara Garrison Headquarters, Old Townhall, Palace of Agricultural Bank, Palace of Credit Bank. From Piata Primariei Vechi continue along Str. Lucian Blaga to the 14th century Huniade Castle (Castelul Huniade). Built in the early 1300s, the castle was expanded in the mid-1400s and redesigned by the Habsburgs in the 18th century.

Timisoara Residential areas

South and east of the Bega Canal are the Elisabetin, Fabric and Iosefin residential districts, true gems of Jugendstil, or art nouveau, architecture, built mainly in the late 19th century. The small residential square of Piata Plevnei, south of the Bega Canal, is bordered by excellent examples of the first phase of Secessionist architecture, such as Gemeinhardt's Peacock House (Casa cu Pauni) built in 1905. Facades are covered with an abundance of typical motifs: peacocks, swans, owls and squirrels together with sinuous vines and foliage. The theme continues on the buildings lining Splaiul Tudor Vladimirescu, following the south bank of the Bega, and to a lesser extent, around nearby Piata Maria and Bulevardul 16 Decembrie 1989.

Secessionist, or Art Nouveau architecture also can be found in the cities of Arad (especially on Strada Closca and Piata Avram Iancu), Oradea (Vulturul Negru and Astoria hotels), Cluj (Odon Lechner National Theatre), Satu Mare and Targu Mures (Palace of Culture).

Jewish Timisoara

Even though Jewish presence in the Banat region dates back to the 2nd century AD, the first written mention of the Jewish community in Timisoara occurred in 1716, when the Turkish army commander surrendered the town to the Austrian Prince Eugeniu of Savoia.
In the old Sephardic cemetery, graves dating to the Turkish occupation may be seen, the oldest belonging to Azriel Assael, a Rabbi and surgeon who died in 1636. A century latter, Rabbi Meir Amigo and four followers from Istanbul were allowed to settle in the city. Following the implementation of citizen rights acts in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Timisoara's Jewish community flourished, reaching a population of almost 7,000. Six synagogues were built in the city after 1867, the year of the Austro-Hungarian reconciliation. Today, three remain with one still active.

The Great Synagogue - Fabric Synagogue

Sinagoga din Fabric
Address: Strada Ion Luca Caragiale 1
One of the most beautiful buildings in Timisoara, the Great Synagogue or Fabric district synagogue, was built in 1899 after plans by architect Lipót Baumhorn, in traditional Moorish style.
Timișoara Great Sinagogue info

The New Synagogue

Sinagoga Cetate
Address: Strada Mărășești 6
This Neolog-rite synagogue, built in Oriental style in 1865, resembles the great synagogue in Oran, Algeria.
One of the largest synagogues in Europe (the synagogue can accommodate up to 1,500 worshipers), it is currently closed for repairs.
Timisoara New Synagogue info

The Orthodox Synagogue

Sinagoga Iosefin
Address: Strada Gheorghe Pop de Băsești (Iosefin district)
Built between 1906 and 1910, the Orthodox Synagogue is the only one still in service, at this time.
Iosefin Synagogue info

Museums

Museum of Banat region

Muzeul Național al Banatului
Address: Piata Huniade 1
Telephone: (+4) 0256 491.339
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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, technology, Lapidarium.
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Banat Museum - Ethnography Section

Muzeul Național al Banatului - Sectia de Etnografie
Address: Str. Popa Sapca 4
Telephone: (+4) 0256 491.339
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Open: Tue. - Sun.: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission charge
Exhibits of textiles, folk costumes, and glass-painted icons are on display.

Timișoara Museum of Art

Muzeul de Artă Timișoara
Address: Piața Unirii 1
Telephone: (+4) 0256 491.339
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Open: Tue. - Sun.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission charge
The collection includes works of 15th -- 17th century Italian masters and prints by important European artists.

Banat Region Village Museum

Muzeului Satului Bănățean - Timișoara
Address: Strada Avram Imbroane 1
Telephone: (+4) 0256 225.588
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Open:
Tue. - Sat.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission charge
This open-air museum, located three miles NE from Timisoara city centre, exhibits more than 30 traditional peasant houses dating from the 19th century. Homes made from wood, stone and clay were taken piece by piece and set up in the beautiful surroundings of Padurea Verde (Green Forest). Craftsmen's fairs and folk shows are held here periodically.

Serbian Orthodox Diocese Art Collection

Muzeul Diecezei Ortodoxe Sârbesti
Address: Piata Unirii 4
Telephone: (+4) 0256 430.426
Open: Mon. - Sun.: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Admission charge
The collection includes portraits and outstanding 18th century icons.

Museum of the Communist Consumer

Muzeul Consumatorului Comunist
Address: Str. Arhitect Laszlo Szekely 1
Telephone: (+4) 0724 592.379
Open:
Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sat. 11 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Sun. 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Admission is free, donations appreciated
Products available for purchase in Romanian stores and household items
are displayed in a ‘Communist Times’ typical apartment.
This is a privately owned museum.
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1989 Revolution Memorial Museum

Muzeul Revolutiei
Address: Str. Emanuil Ungureanu 8
Telephone: (+4) 0256 294.936
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Open: Mon. - Sun.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Free admission
The Memorial Museum exhibits photographs, written testimonies of witnesses and participants in the Revolution, personal documents, an audio-visual archive, a library and a collection of newspapers uniforms of Romanian militia and military, . A video charting the rise and fall of Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu may be shown on request.

Performing Arts

Symphonic Music

Banat Philharmonic
(Filarmonica de Stat Banatul)
Address: Blvd. C.D. Loga 2
Telephone: (+4) 0256 495.012
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Opera & Ballet

Romanian Opera House
(Opera Națională Română Timișoara)
Address: Str. Marasesti 2
Telephone: (+4) 0256 201.286
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The construction of the Romanian Opera House, began in 1871 and ended four years later.
It was designed by Viennese architects, Helmer and Fellner who have also helped build concert halls in Budapest, Vienna and Odessa.
The murals in the concert hall are inspired by history and popular Romanian fairytales. Opera in Timisoara was appreciated as far back as the end of the 18th century. Joseph Strauss started out as Musical Director at Timisoara, where he composed and presented the world premiere of Faust's Life and Deeds. Franz Liszt also performed in Timisoara in 1846.

Theatre

Timișoara National Theatre
(Teatrul Național Timișoara)
Address: Str. Marasesti
Telephone: 0256 201.288
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German State Theatre
(Teatrul German de Stat)
Address: Str. Marasesti 2
Telephone: (+4) 0256 201.291
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Hungarian State Theatre
(Teatrul Maghiar de Stat Csiky Gergely)
Address: Str. Alba Iulia 2
Telephone: (+4) 0256 134.814
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Timișoara Puppet Theatre
(Teatrul pentru copii si tineret "Merlin")
Address: Blvd. Tineretii 3
Telephone: (+4) 0256 493.049
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Festivals and Events

A compilation of Romania’s main events is available in Romania Events section

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 Festival “TresCourt”, Timisoara International Jazz Festival “JazzTM”, Timisoara International Festival of Folklore “Festival of the Hearts”, Timisoara International Film Festival “Ceau, Cinema”, River Bega ‘Boulevard’ Festival, Timișoara Opera and Operetta Festival , Festival of Timisoara’s Ethnic Minorities, Timisoara Wine Festival, Timisoara Festival of Street Performers , Timisoara Christmas Market,

Attractions Near Timisoara

Recaș Winery

Where: 12 miles east of Timisoara
Access: car, bus, train
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Taste white, red and rosé wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgund Mare, Merlot, Cadarca, Feteasca Regala or Creata at Recas Wine Cellars (Cramele Recas). A visit at the cellars will give you the opportunity to attend a presentation of the wine making process in the Barrique Hall, and the conservation of bottled wines in the Recas vinoteque - featuring stocks of exceptional vintages.

Satchinez Ornithological Reserve / Satchinez Marshes

Where: 12 miles northwest of Timișoara
Access: car, bus
305 acres of protected land are home to 210 species of birds. The little egret (Egretta garzetta), the great white heron (Ardea Alba), the yellow heron, the little cormorant (Microcarbo Niger) and the black-winged stilt (Himantopus Himantopus).
Best time to visit: April through September

Village Charlottenburg (Șarlota)

Where: 28 miles NE of Timisoara
The story of Charlottenburg begins in 1771 when count Aldringen, the Governor of the region of Banat (western Romania) invited 32 families of Swabians (German etnics from SW Germany) to settle in the area.
Historians believe that the village was named after Governor's wife Charlotte.
Charlottenburg is the only village in Romania with homes laid out around a central plaza in the shape of a circle
("circular village"). The circle is a universal symbol for unity, the absolute, the perfect.
In 1890, count Siegfried Graf von Wimpffen built in Charlottensburg a hunting lodge, populated the nearby forests with red deer from Austria and Bohemia, and transformed it in a hunting reserve, the oldest in Romania.
Today, the hunting lodge is home to Charlottenburg Hunting Museum.
Nearby accommodations include Casa Altringen, a great place to sample local gastronomy and explore the area.

Town of Buziaș

Where: 22 miles east of Timisoara
Access: car, bus, train
The town of Buzias is known for its mineral waters and pure naturally ionized air. Designated as a Balneal Town, in 1819, Buzias is home to several medical spas that alleviate rheumatism and other bone and muscle disorders.

Two miles south of Buzias Dealurile Silagiului winery offers visitors the opportunity to try fine wines obtained from Cabernet Sauvignon, Italian Riesling, Muscat Ottonel, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc locally-produced grapes.

Day Trips

City of Arad

Where: 30 miles north of Timisoara
Access: car, bus, train
Arad info

Town of Lugoj, Densuș Church and Fortress Colț

Where: east of Timisoara, 235 miles roundtrip
Transportation: car
Leave Timișoara and head east to the town of Lugoj, founded on the site of a Roman fortified camp.
Visit Old Town Lugoj, home to numerous structures built in mid-1700s, including the Orthodox Church of the Assumption,
one of the most representative baroque buildings in Banat region.
Continue southeast to Colt fortress (mid-1300s),a stronghold founded by regional ruler Cândea (who changed his name to Kendeffy after he converted to Catholicism to be able to keep his properties and titles of nobility).

Next, cross the Carpathians into Transylvania and stop by at Densus, where you can find one of the oldest Romanian churches. This stone monument was built in the 13th century, and some historians assume it is a re-shaped Roman mausoleum. Build from river rocks, bricks with Roman inscriptions and funerary stones, the Saint Nicholas Church at Densus makes for an interesting visit.
Couple of miles east, climb up to the ruins of Colți fortress* in Suseni.
The Castle was first mentioned in a written document the 14th century as belonging to the Cindea family. From up here enjoy a spectacular view over the rugged peaks and ridges of the Retezat Mountains.

Corvin Castle - Hunedoara and town of Deva

Castelul Corvinilor - Hunedoara
Where: 105 miles east of Timisoara
Access: car, bus, train
Drive from Timisoara to Hunedoara, over picturesque hills with secluded villages. During the 14th and 15th centuries, Hunedoara was Transylvania's main iron extraction and processing centres. The swords and spears manufactured here during this period were renowned across Europe. The town is home to the mighty 15th century Corvin Castle (Castelul Corvinilor), one of the finest examples of gothic architecture in Central and Eastern Europe.
Corvin Castle more info

The region around Hunedoara was one of the earliest settled parts of Romania. Deep in the mountains above Orastie lay Neolithic remains and vestiges of the Dacian citadels, including Sarmizegetusa Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site), seat of kings Burebista and Decebal. The former Dacian capital was conquered by the Romans in 106 AD. Today you can still admire remnants of the forum and the stone amphitheatre, where gladiator shows were held.

Near Hunedoara, you can take in the scenery of Woodlanders' Country (Ținutul Pădurenilor), a region where people have maintained their century-old traditional dress and folklore.

Retezat National Park

Parcul Național Retezat
Where: 130 miles east of Timișoara
Access: car, bus
Retezat National Park Info
Set amid one of Romania's most beautiful mountain ranges, Retezat National Park claims some of the highest mountain peaks in Romania (Retezatu and Peleagu, both more than 8,200 ft. high). The area is dotted with over 80 clear glacial lakes, numerous trekking trails and abundant wildlife. A hiker's dream, Retezat became Romanian's first national park a biosphere reserve, in 1935.

Herculane Thermal Baths

Baile Herculane
Where: 100 miles southeast of Timișoara
Access: car, bus, train
Herculane is, arguably, one of oldest thermal baths town in the world.
Legend says that Hercules cured the wounds inflicted by the Hydra by bathing in the mineral springs of this area.
Established by the Romans at the beginning of the 2nd century A.D., Herculane was first documented in 153 A.D. Starting in 1736 the town and ancient thermal baths were rebuilt under the personal supervision of the Governor of Banat region, general Andreeas Hamilton. Many of the mid-1800s structures in Herculane - fine examples of Baroque and Transylvanian-Baroque architecture - are still standing, though some in immediate need of restoration. The town welcomed notable guests including Roman emperors Trajan and Marcus Aurelius Antonius, Habsburg Emperor Franz Iosef, Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Princess Sissi), King Carol I of Romania and king Alexandre I of Serbia.

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Transportation

Air transportation to/ from Timisoara

Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)

Address: Str. Aeroport 2
Telephone: (+4) 0256 493.639
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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.

Airlines with service to Timisoara include:
Air Connect
Austrian Airlines
Lufthansa
Tarom
Hi Sky WizzAir

Timisoara Train

Timisoara main train station ( Gara Timisoara Nord)
Address: Str. Garii 2 (one mile from Timisoara city centre)
Telephone: (+4) 0256 491.696

There is daily train service from/to Budapest - Hungary (approximate journey time - 5 hours) and
Vienna - Austria (approximate journey time - 8 ½ hours) as well as from all major cities in Romania.
For the list of international trains with service to/from Romania please visit our
Transportation Section
When checking train schedules, on-line, please select Timisoara Nord for Timisoara and Bucuresti Nord, for Bucharest.

SNCFR's train travel advance booking office
Agentia de Voiaj SNCFR Timisoara
Address: Piata Victoriei 7
Telephone:
(+4) 0256 491.889 - domestic travel
(+4) 0256 294.131 - international travel
Open: Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Train schedule information and advance reservations (30 days to 24 hours before departure time).
Tickets for same-day travel can only be purchased at the train station.

Timisoara Bus Transportation

AutoTim Bus Station
Autogara Autotim
Address: Str. Iuliu Maniu 54 / Splaiul Tudor Vladimirescu 30
Telephone: (+4) 0256 493.471
Bus Schedules

Daily domestic bus service from/to: Arad, Baile Herculane, Brasov, Bucuresti, Deva, Drobeta Turnu Severin, Fagaras, Hunedoara, Orastie, Sebes, Sibiu, Suceva, Targu Jiu

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) 0744 393.723 or 0250 997
Bus Schedules

Travel to Timisoara by Car

Fastest route from Bucharest to Timisoara is:
Bucharest - Pitesti - Ramnicu Valcea - Sibiu - Deva - Lugoj - Timisoara
(A1/E81 - E673 - E70)

Fastest route from Budapest to Timisoara is:
Budapest - Szeged- Nadlac - Arad - Timisoara
(E75 - E68 - E671)

Fastest route from Vienna to Timisoara is:
Vienna - Gyor - Budapest - Szeged- Nadlac - Arad - Timisoara
(A4/E60 - E75 - E68 - E671)

Distance from Timisoara to:
City	Distance (Miles)
Bucharest	350
Arad	30
Baia Mare	240
Brasov	240
Budapest (Hungary)	195
Cluj Napoca	190
Constanta	460
Iasi	415
Oradea	105
Sibiu	165
Sighetu Marmatiei	240
Sighisoara	200
Suceava	345
Targu Mures	195
Vienna (Austria)	340

Timisoara Public Transportation

Timisoara public transport is provided by Timisoara Public Transport Authority (Societatea de Transport Public Timisoara)
18 bus routes (autobuz),   6 tramway routes (tramvai),   9 trolleybus routes (troilebuz)   and 19 Metro-Area bus routes
(autobuz metropolitan) connect Timisoara's main areas/ neighbourhoods and tourist attractions.

The public transportation system runs between 4:45am and 11:15pm.
Tickets must be purchase before boarding and must be validated upon boarding, they are interchangeable for all forms of transport, except express buses.
City of Timisoara Public Transport Planner App.

Timisoara Taxi companies

Company Name	Telephone #
City Taxi	0256 949
Euro Taxi	0256 941
Pro Taxi	0256 942
Grup Taxi	0256 207.207
Radio Taxi	0256 940
Index Taxi	0256 933
Tudo Taxi	0744 449.941
Taxi Timisoara	0256 946

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Car rental

Autonom - Timisoara Airport
Address: Str. Revolutiei 12
Telephone: (+4) 0749 033.322
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Avis Car Rental - Timisoara Airport
Address: Str. Aeroportului 2
Telephone: (+4) 0256 203.234
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Avis Car Rental - Timisoara City Centre
Address: Bld. Revolutiei din 1989 nr. 5
Telephone: (+4) 0723 623.309
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Budget - Timisoara Airport
Address: Str. Aeroportului 2
Telephone: (+4) 0256 386.022
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City Car - Timisoara Airport
Address: Str. Aeroportului 2
Telephone: (+4) 0256 386.090
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Enterprise – Touring Rent Auto
Address: Str. Aeroportului 2
Telephone: (+4) 0720 111.630
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EuroCars
Address: Strada Telegrafului D
Telephone: (+4) 0727 373.799
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Europcar - Timisoara Airport
Address: Str. Aeroportului 2
Telephone: (+4) 0256 386.084
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Hertz - Timisoara Airport
Address: Str. Aeroportului 2
Telephone: (+4) 0256 220.552
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KlassWagen
Address: Bd. 16 Decembrie 1989
Telephone: (+4) 0722 206.879
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Maki Car Rental - Timisoara Airport
Address: Str. Aeroportului 2
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Promotor Rent a Car
Address: Strada Garii nr 2
Telephone: (+4) 0734 403.403
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Sixt - Timisoara Airport
Address: Str. Aeroportului 2
Telephone: (+4) 021 94.00 (this is valid short phone #)
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Timisoara Hotels

Accommodations in Timisoara include:

Hotel Name	Class	Location
Casa del Sole	boutique	0.5 miles south of Timisoara City Centre
Atlas	four-star / upscale	Timisoara City Centre
Timisoara	four-star / upscale	Timisoara City Centre
Tresor	four-star / upscale	3 miles east of Timisoara City Centre
Iosefin Residence	four-star / upscale	0.5 miles south of Timisoara City Centre
Koronna	four-star / upscale	3.5 miles south of Timisoara City Centre
Mercure	four-star / upscale	one mile west of Timisoara City Centre
Continental	four-star / midscale	0.4 miles east of Timisoara City Centre
Lido Best Western Plus	three-star / midscale	2 miles south of Timisoara City Centre

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Timisoara Shopping

Antiques

Andreas Antik
Address: Piata Unirii 2, et. 1
Telephone: (+4) 0722 254.417
Website

Galeria Victor Antiques
Address: Strada Gheorghe Doja 6
Telephone: (+4) 0744 639.707

Studio Antik
Address: Strada Ciprian Porumbescu 50 A
Telephone: (+4) 0745 887.838

Studio di Arte Antiqua
Address: Strada Vasile Alecsandri 7 C
Telephone: (+4) 0723 418.949

Handicrafts

Folk crafts, such as embroidered clothing and linen, painted or beaded eggs, carpets, pottery, woodcarvings and icons, make interesting gifts and souvenirs. Romanian peasants do magnificent embroidery on cotton, wool and leather. Look for blouses, skirts, exotic coats, rugs, tablecloths and lacework. Icons, new and old, painted on glass or wood are outstanding.

Timişoara Souvenirs
Address: Strada Alba Iulia nr 3
Telephone: (+4) 0765 853.623 or (+4) 0786 463.434
Website

Indrea Exotic Art
Address: Bega Shopping Centre
Strada Proclamația de la Timișoara 3
Telephone: (+4) 0735 566 802

Casa Etno
Address: Strada Eugeniu de Savoya 6
Telephone: (+4) 0785 911.191
More info

Etno Art
Address: Strada Aristide Demetriade 1
Telephone: (+4) 0745 325.443

Art Stic
Address: Calea Aradului 48
Telephone: (+4) 0740 193 879

Timisoara Shopping Malls

Bega Shopping Centre
Address: Strada Proclamația de la Timișoara
Telephone: (+4) 0256 293.116
Website

Centrul Comercial Galeria 1
Address: Calea Sever Bocu 2
Telephone: (+4) 0256 210.044
More info

Shopping City Timisoara
Address: Calea Sagului 100
Telephone: (+4) 0356 100.777
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Iulius Town
Address: Strada Aristide Demetriade 1
Telephone: (+4) 0256 401.600
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Centrul Comercial Kapa
Address: Strada Divizia 9 Cavalerie 4
Telephone: (+4) 0256 283.628
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Centrul Comercial Euro
Address: Strada Divizia 9 Cavalerie 68
Telephone: (+4) 0256 212.715
More info

Pharmacies & Hospitals

Timisoara Pharmacies (Farmacie) open non-stop:

Farmacia Dona
Address: Calea Sever Bocu 82, Lipovei

Farmacia Dona
Address: Bulevardul Dâmbovița 51

Farmacia Helpnet
Address: Strada Gheorghe Lazăr 30 - 32

Farmacia HelpNet
Address: Calea Buziașului 28, Ciarda Roșie

Farmacia Lara
Address: Strada Brândușei 13

Timisoara Major Hospitals

Timis County Emergency Clinic Hospital
Spitalul Clinic Judetean de Urgenta Timisoara
Address: Bd. Liviu Rebreanu 156
Telephone: (+4) 0356 433.111
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Timisoara Emergency Clinic Hospital
Spitalul Clinic Municipal de Urgenţă Timişoara
Address: Strada Gheorghe Dima 5
Telephone: (+4) 0256 433.530
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Timisoara Military Medical Centre
Spitalul Militar de Urgență "Dr. Victor Popescu"
Address: Strada Gheorghe Lazăr 7
Telephone: (+4) 0256 201.811
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Tourist Info

City of Timisoara Tourist Information Centre
Centrul de Informare Turistica - Timisoara
Address: Str. Alba Iulia 2
Telephone: (+4) 0256 437.973
E-mail
Website
Open:
May - September:   Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.,    Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
October - April:   Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.,    Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Timis County Tourist Info Website

Timisoara Local Authorities

Timisoara City Hall
Primaria Timisoara
Address: Bd. C.D. Loga 1
Telephone: (+4) 0256 969
E-mail
Website

Timisoara Bureau of Consumer Protection
Comisariatul Judeţean pentru Protecţia Consumatorilor Timiş
Address: Piaţa Unirii 3
Telephone: (+4) 0256 422.790
E-mail
Website

Genealogy searches

Timisoara / Timis County Archives
Directia Judeteana Timis a Arhivelor Nationale
Address: Str. Andrei Mocioni 8
Telephone: (+4) 0256 402.371
E-mail
Website

Postal Service & Telephone

Post offices display a postal horn symbol and the word Posta.

Timisoara Main Post Office
Address: Blvd. Revolutiei 2
Telephone: (+4) 0736 706.519
Website

Telephoning Timisoara from Abroad
International Access Code +4 (country code) + 0256 or 0356 (area code) + six digit telephone number

Maps

Timisoara City Map (Harta orasului Timisoara)
Romania Maps (Harta Romaniei)