The 10 Best Things to do in Timis County, Transylvania

November 9, 2021 Diedre Savory

Discover the best top things to do in Timis County, Romania including Piata Victoriei, Unirii Square, Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral, Opera House, Memorialul Revolutiei, Parcul Rozelor, Timisoara Historical Center, Muzeul Consumatorului Comunist, Bega River, Iulius Mall.
Restaurants in Timis County

1. Piata Victoriei

Timisoara Romania
Excellent
55%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 575 reviews

Piata Victoriei

Reviewed By Anatravelsromania

This is where the Christmas market is set up so it is bustling and very nicely decorated. Plus, there are so many beautiful buildings, old buildings recently renovated.

2. Unirii Square

Timisoara Romania http://www.timisoara-info.ro/en/sightseeing/historical-quarters/cetate/tours/252-piata-unirii.html
Excellent
66%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 844 reviews

Unirii Square

Reviewed By Tiberiu_Baranyi - Timisoara, Romania

If somebody would ask me to single out a spot in this beautiful city where I live I would say the "Unirii Square" - or Union Square if you like it more. It is one of the oldest squares in the city - in 1716 Eugen of Savoy liberated the city from the ottoman rule and with that started more than 2 centuries of Habsburg rule and also it began the transformation and rebuilding of the city. In Unirii Square you have most likely the greatest concentration of historical buildings , just to mention a few: - the Catholic Dome - built in the 18th century - 1774 it was finished. - the Baroque Palace - obviously built in a baroque style - over the centuries was hosting historical figures like Franz Joseph of Austria and the Royal Romanian couple King Ferdinand of Romania and Queen Mary of Romania. Nowadays is the home for the Art Museum of Timisoara. - the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral - built in 1748. - the Bruck House - built in Secession style. - the monument of the Holy Trinity - built after the bubonic plague ended in Banat ( 1731-1738 the plague was devastating the Banat region - the region where Timisoara is situated). This above are just a few of the buildings worth checking out. Also for those looking for a place to eat there are several restaurants : - the Drunken Rat - Pepper - In Thyme - Bistro M Just to mention a few of the places. (at the bottom I've chosen 3+ hours for the visit because I was considering that the average traveler will sit down for a few beers and have something to eat also, but for a fast visit you can do it in under 1 hour) A lot of things to see if you want to take a walk - several restaurants to choose from if you want to have lunch or dinner. So, once this world gets back to normal and you come again to visit Timisoara - come and check out Unirii Square, maybe you'll see me there too.

3. Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral

Bulevardul Regele Ferdinand I, Timisoara 300006 Romania
Excellent
64%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 754 reviews

Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral

Reviewed By manderjones - England, United Kingdom

It would be a shame to make a visit to Timişoara without stopping by the the most impressive construction in town - Metropolitan Church. At first glance you could easily be beguiled into thinking it's older than it actually is. In fact, it was only completed two years into the Second World War in Moldovian style. There are prominent features of Byzantine architecture and the inside exudes sheer opulence. Besides marking the central point in town, its chimes reverberate around the city. The cathedral is built upon 5,000 oak supports and can house the same number of people. Inside display relics and many religious artifacts.

4. Opera House

Strada Marasesti 2 Victory square, Timisoara 300080 Romania +40 256 433 020 http://www.ort.ro/
Excellent
57%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 75 reviews

Opera House

5. Memorialul Revolutiei

Str. Popa Sapca nr. 3-5 Strada Oituz nr. 2B, Timisoara 300086 Romania +40 256 294 936 [email protected] http://www.memorialulrevolutiei.ro
Excellent
57%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 161 reviews

Memorialul Revolutiei

Reviewed By MarieB3755 - Budapest, Hungary

Amazing place, We went there with a group of friend, not knowing much about the revolution in Romania, and left the place feeling like we really understood the cause and the unfolding of this event. At first the museum seems a bit empty and old so we didn't expected much when we first went in, but it was a mistake. Everything is very well documented, you can really follow the beginning and the unfolding of the revolution, with objects, photos and texts. At the end you also have a 30min movie that sums up all the events. If you want to really understand the city and why it was a really important city for Romania, you must go there ! I remained interested during the whole visit. The tickets are only 1 or 2 euros and it's really worth it, I think it's a must when you go to Timisoara.

6. Parcul Rozelor

Splaiul Spiru Haret, Timisoara 300023 Romania http://www.welcometoromania.ro/Timisoara/Timisoara_Parcul_Rozelor_e.htm
Excellent
49%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 259 reviews

Parcul Rozelor

Reviewed By Foodie_CST - Targu Jiu, Romania

Definitely one of the most beautiful parks of Timisoara, you can see here when its its season some really nice roses, plus this is a place that often hosts events like street food or beee festivals or concerts. I recommend you visit it while you are in the city.

7. Timisoara Historical Center

Timisoara 300003 Romania http://www.timisoara-info.ro/ro/atracii-turistice
Excellent
59%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 193 reviews

Timisoara Historical Center

Reviewed By 856dianam - Heidelberg, Germany

Communism destroyed a lot of the city's monuments, the beautiful edifices of this square were left for decay. Lucky Timisoara will be European Cultural capital 2021 and is making efforts to show itself from its best side. Visiting in the later half of 2020 will have you encounter more construction sites and buildings under renovation than you probably fancy. Just a warning. The square features a mix of architectural styles, the Hapsburg era being the most prevalent. Even if not in need of medication pay a visit to the only pharmacy in the square, it still has all original apothecary interior. The Serbian episcopacy and St. George's cathedral are testimony of the peaceful melting pot that this part of Romania has always been. Don't miss. The bars and restaurants will provide a lovely break and chance to people watch.

8. Muzeul Consumatorului Comunist

Strada arhitect Szekely Laszlo nr. 1, Timisoara 300191 Romania +40 724 592 379 http://www.facebook.com/muzeuconsumatorcomunist
Excellent
62%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 90 reviews

Muzeul Consumatorului Comunist

The Communist Consumers Museum is designed as a typical Romanian apartment from that era, with a living room, children's room, kitchen and hallways. It displays on shelves, in closets and drawers most of everything that Romanians could buy before the revolution of 1989, from toys to vinyls, TV and radio sets to bicycles, kitchen attire and much, much more. After traveling through time in the museum, one can also enjoy a nice relaxing time in the upstairs bar: Scart Loc Lejer.

Reviewed By sneskaz - Novi Sad, Serbia

This place is a cafe from which you descend into a museum where you will see a lot of household objects and toys from the past and learn something about the everyday life of people who lived during the communist era. An extremely nice girl is working at the cafe and she will explain everything about the museum. They have great home brewed beer and even better background music!

9. Bega River

Piata Timisoara 700, Timisoara 300080 Romania
Excellent
42%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 189 reviews

Bega River

Reviewed By RemusRigo - Timisoara, Romania

nice place, a lot of parks near every part of the river. Spend my childhood there with my friends, riding our bicycles

10. Iulius Mall

Str. A. Demetriade nr. 1, Timisoara 300088 Romania +40 256 401 600 http://www.iuliusmall.com/en/timisoara
Excellent
44%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 236 reviews

Iulius Mall

Reviewed By Foodie_CST - Targu Jiu, Romania

Definitely a place to visit while you are in Timisoara, many nice shops and a big food court area. The place that surrounds the are is also being rebuild and the tallest building in Romania will be built here next year (155 meters tall).

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