An eventful and culture-rich year 2023 awaited visitors in Timisoara. Visit the historic city, the Banat region, and much, much more in the surrounding area.

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Our tip ... The National Art Museum in Timisoara is definitely worth a visit. Currently, three exhibitions can be seen, and here are some pictures from the end of October 2024 🥰

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On the way from Timisoara to Sibiu or from Cluj Napoca to Sibiu (both on the highway), or of course also in the opposite direction, you should not miss a detour to Alba Iulia.

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In the north of Romania, in Maramureș County, lies the Sapanta Monastery, also known as Peri Monastery.

In 1391, the grandchildren of Dragos Voda donated the land and goods on which the monastery, a stone church, was built. This stone church served for more than 300 years as the main seat of the Romanian diocese of Maramureș and was later rebuilt by master Ioan Macarie as a place of prayer for the Greek-Catholic community in the region.

The tower of the monastery church is 78 meters high, making it the third tallest church tower in Romania, after the Orthodox Cathedral in Timisoara and St. Michael's Church in Cluj-Napoca.

We thank Vlad the Impaler - Dracula (Photo: Romania in pictures) for allowing us to use this picture.

Timisoara, always beautiful and always worth a visit.

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Take advantage of unbeatable weekend offers at the ibis Hotel Timisoara in partnership with Holiday in Romania 🥰

From 62 euros / night in a double room (price for two people), including breakfast, many discounts and another 10% discount for direct contact / booking at hb3h6-re@accor.com or phone: +40 (0)256 701 141.

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The booking conditions of the Ibis Hotel Timisoara apply.

A walk through Timisoara... "The Little Vienna"... from a few days ago. The city on the Bega River is a cultural center in western Romania. As one of the few cities, it has three different theaters: a German, a Hungarian, and a Romanian one.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 24, 2025).

Timisoara, always beautiful and of course we also had to visit our probably biggest fan 😊 in Take Five Coffee / Bazara, Lucian Blaga Street 5, parallel to the street with the umbrellas.

The small cafe in the heart of the city, yet located on the first quiet side street, is always worth a visit. And besides the very nice hostess, you will find there, as you can see in the picture, not only our brochure "Holiday in Romania" but also avid readers of it 🥰🥰

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The city of Timisoara, which will also be the European Capital of Culture in 2023, is located in the west of Romania, close to the border with Hungary.

Timisoara can be reached via the highway (in Germany: A3) in just under 8 hours from the D / A border. Timisoara is the capital and largest city of Timis County in the historic Banat region. The name comes from the river Timis, which was called Tibisis or Tibiscus by the Romans in ancient times.

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We would like to thank the city of Timisoara for the wealth of information and images we have received and for permission to use them.

Pictures from the summer of 2023 from Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvar) the (probably*) second largest city in Romania and capital of the county of Cluj in Transylvania.

With a population of around 400,000*, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. There are universities, a lively nightlife and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square Piata Unirii are the Gothic St. Michael's Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the north-west of Romania.

We would like to thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful pictures (photos from summer 2023) and his permission to use them.

* It may also be Iasi, Timisoara or Constanta. Unfortunately there are no exact numbers.

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Pictures from the summer of 2023 from Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvar) the (probably*) second largest city in Romania and capital of the county of Cluj in Transylvania.

With a population of around 400,000*, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. There are universities, a lively nightlife and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square Piata Unirii are the Gothic St. Michael's Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the north-west of Romania.

We would like to thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending us these beautiful pictures (photos from summer 2023) and his permission to use them.

* It may also be Iasi, Timisoara or Constanta. Unfortunately there are no exact numbers.

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If you travel on the road (E671) from Timisoara to Arad, you will pass the commune of Vinga (Theresiopolis in German) about 25 km before Arad.

The two churches are very large for such a small community. The Orthodox Church (Orthodox Church, on the left in the picture) and the Roman Catholic Church (Catholic Church, on the right in the picture and in other pictures).

The first documentary mention of Vinga dates back to 1231. After being sacked and destroyed by the Turks, Vinga was resettled in 1737 and 1741 by about 125 families of "Bulgarian-Bavarians" from Cyprovts in western Bulgaria, who crossed the Danube and settled in various parts of the Banat Plain. On 1 August 1744, Vinga was granted the status of a town with a magistrate and various privileges by Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.

Images: End of July 2023

Tradition and customs in the Banat—those who see the pictures without knowing the history of the Danube Swabians might believe they are somewhere in Germany, in the Swabian region. But no, these photos are from Romania.

Images from the Kirchweih festival in the community of Liebling, located in Timiș County in the historic Banat region. In the German communities of Banat, Kirchweih festivals are traditionally celebrated. On this occasion, the beautiful Swabian folk costumes are worn. If you travel through Banat from summer to autumn, visiting a Kirchweih festival is well worth it.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for providing these wonderful images and the accompanying text/explanation.

Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvár) is (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

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Cluj-Napoca, with about 400,000 inhabitants, is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in northwestern Romania.

* It could also be Iasi or Timisoara or ... !? Unfortunately, there are no exact figures.

We thank the city of Cluj-Napoca for allowing us to use these pictures.

A walk through Timisoara from a few days ago. The city on the Bega River is a cultural center in western Romania. As one of the few cities, it has three different theaters: a German, a Hungarian, and a Romanian one.

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We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (April 24, 2025).

The Roman Catholic Church „ Saints Peter and Paul ” from Brașov ( Brasov ) was founded in the second half of the 18th century. 19th century built according to the plans of the architect Karl Joseph Lamasch.

The church building is the only baroque building in the city, the altar is made of wood and gilded, the stained glass windows were built in Budapest, and the organ comes from Timisoara. The church houses statues of St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Anna and St. Anthony of Padua

Priest Ignatius Wagensei asked Empress Maria Theresa for support for the construction of this church, and construction began in the summer of 1776. In 1787 the church was consecrated by the bishop of Transylvania, Ignatie Batthyany.

The center of Timisoara offers hundreds of things to discover! Fountains and historic squares, artworks, museums, the opera and three theaters (German, Romanian, Hungarian), restaurants, cafes, and so much more await visitors from near and far 🥰

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The city of Timisoara, which will also be the European Capital of Culture in 2023, is located in the west of Romania, close to the border with Hungary.

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Timisoara can be reached via the highway (in Germany: A3) in just under 8 hours from the D / A border. Timisoara is the capital and largest city of Timis County in the historic Banat region. The name comes from the river Timis, which was called Tibisis or Tibiscus by the Romans in ancient times.

We would like to thank the city of Timisoara for the wealth of information and images we have received and for permission to use them.

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Pictures: July 2023

Many travelers drive to Romania with their own car or rent one at the airport and ... some may feel a bit overwhelmed by parking situations in certain cities. So here are a few tips.

**First of all, don’t copy the creative parking habits of some locals**. Cars can be **towed quickly** (especially in fire zones, in front of hospitals, intersections, pedestrian crossings, etc.), and recovering them requires **cash payment** – but first, you need to find out where your car was taken, which can be a long process 🙈.

# Stress-free parking in Brăila 🥰
Brăila, located in southeastern Romania, has about 150,000 residents. **Parking is always available and completely free, even in the city center**.

# The neighboring city, Galați ... a bit more complicated 😅
Galați, with around 300,000 residents, has **many paid parking zones** (not only downtown). Parking is charged **Monday-Saturday, 08:00-20:00**, and can be paid at parking meters or via SMS (Romanian phone number required). **IMPORTANT**: If you don’t pay, you may quickly find a **wheel clamp** 😅. The unlocking fee is **200-300 Lei (40-60 Euros)** depending on the time of day.

# Brașov – parking requires patience
Finding a parking spot **near the center of Brașov is difficult at any time**. Many streets are one-way, and it takes time to locate an available space. **Parking is charged (Monday-Saturday, 08:00-20:00)** and can be paid at meters, via SMS (per hour, multiple SMS needed – Romanian number required), or via an app (24h tickets available). Paid parking applies citywide, so always check the signs.

# Timișoara, European Capital of Culture 2023 ... going high-tech 😁
Paid parking in the city center is monitored using a **special camera-equipped vehicle** that scans parked cars and checks payment records in real-time. We’re not sure how it works exactly, but … we suspect fines are issued automatically.

# Bucharest … no words 🙈
Parking in Bucharest means **either at the hotel or 20 km outside the city** 😁. The **traffic is intense**, and the **driving style is reminiscent of Italian movies**. Most areas, including downtown, require **paid parking** (via meter, SMS – Romanian number needed, or app). Finding a spot in the **Old Town is extremely difficult**, and private parking can cost up to **300 Lei (60 Euros) for 24h**. **Our advice**: book a hotel with free parking and use taxis, Uber, or public transport instead. It's worth it!

# Small towns & rural areas
Parking here is usually **free and easy** 😊, but check signs near tourist attractions.

# Ignoring a parking fine? 😅
Not a good idea! Most cities **clamp the front wheel** (yellow or orange). The release fee depends on the time of day. **Better pay for parking in advance** – it’s cheaper!

Any parking experiences in Romania? Share your comments!

# And a reminder: RO Vignette
Driving on **Romanian highways and national roads** requires a vignette (Rovinieta). Buy it online **up to a month before your trip**: [https://www.roviniete.ro/de/](https://www.roviniete.ro/de/). Prices:
- 3 Euros / 7 days
- 7 Euros / 30 days
- 13 Euros / 90 days
- 28 Euros / 1 year

Rental cars usually have it included, but double-check.

Safe travels & stress-free parking! 🚗😊

Pictures from yesterday (21 March 2025) from Timișoara. Spring is making great strides, and enjoying the sun and a coffee outdoors is already a delight.

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The Muntele Mic massif is a mountain group from the Retezat-Godeanu mountains, which belongs to the south of the Carpathians.

It is located between the Tarcu Mountains, the Godeanu Mountains and the Retezat Mountains. The highest peak is Mount Peak ( ) Small Mountain with a height of 1802 Mettern. It is a small but popular ski resort in Banat, 130 km from Timișoara. There are six slopes ( 6 ) with different levels of difficulty: Borlova 1, Borlova 2, Valsanu, Nordica, Isai, Felix.

Small Mountain is also popular with summer hiking and easily accessible by car.

We would like to thank Mrs Corinna Haisch Coliev for sending us the pictures / text. We would also like to thank Muntele Mic Online for permission to use the images.

If you want to visit Charlotenburg, you can find this place in the Romanian Banat, Timiș County.

Charlotenburg (or Sarlota, also Barita) is a village in the commune of Bogda, Timiș County. It is the only "round village" in Romania.

The village was founded by 32 families (171 people) who immigrated from Baden-Württemberg, Alsace-Lorraine, and the German-speaking Trentino. Its existence is mainly thanks to Count Karl-Ignaz von Clary and Aldringen, who was appointed President of the Banat Administration in 1769. The village was designed and built in a circular shape, with an inner diameter of 210 meters.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for providing these images and the corresponding (partial) text/explanation.

The city of Deva is located in Hunedoara County, near the highway connecting Timisoara to Sibiu in Transylvania.

We thank Go Hunedoara (Photos: Muntean Florin) for the permission to use these images.

Impressions from Timișoara, less than an hour old 😊 Spring is arriving, or rather early summer... it's so warm here.

Timișoara is located in western Romania and was the European Capital of Culture in 2023 > https://discover-timisoara.com

Many cultures, many names and history are joined in a city: Timisoara, Temesvar, Temeswar or Temeschburg and many more ...

More about the city and more information and suggestions:
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Images: July 15, 2023

As part of the "Vacation in Romania" project, we are currently working on numerous print and online materials and have now completed our first brochure for Timisoara.

View online: https://discover-timisoara.com
German & English, Romanian and more languages coming soon

Discover the city's cultural and gastronomic diversity and much more. Our first brochure is currently available online, and a print version will soon be available. In spring 2025, an extended edition will be published. Until then, enjoy browsing!

Pictures from yesterday (15 March) in Timisoara. Spring is coming fast and you can already enjoy the sun and a coffee outside.

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Pictures from today and yesterday from Ortisoara, a municipality directly on the county border between Timisoara and Arad. "Luna, apa si timpul" in the west of the commune, lies on a small river and two smaller lakes.

We thank Mr. Uwe Tauber, who is currently there, for the beautiful and current pictures. At the lakes there is a restaurant (quote: "with very friendly innkeepers") and, as you can see on the pictures, there is also a little space for a camper / tent there. According to the Google description, it is an event location / campsite.

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A time full of experiences and culture awaits visitors in Timișoara every year. Discover the historic city, the Banat region, and much, much more in the surroundings.

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