Top Things to do in Western Romania
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Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Western Romania, Transylvania
Discover the best top things to do in Western Romania, Romania including Piata Victoriei, Unirii Square, Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral, Opera House, Cerna Valley, Memorialul Revolutiei, Sarmizegetusa Regia, Castelul Corvinilor, Parcul Rozelor, St. Anthony of Padua Church.
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1. Piata Victoriei
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 575 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 844 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 754 reviews
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
5. Cerna Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By alexdP5169MS - Timisoara, Romania
Incredible place near Timisoara, you have so much to see here. Over 33 hiking routes, over 700 caves and several beautiful waterfalls, just take a look at the photos.
6. Memorialul Revolutiei
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
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.
7. Sarmizegetusa Regia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By Elena257 - Timisoara, Romania
This is a place you need to see. The capital of Dacia, it was an important spiritual center. Here you can even see the first paved road, many temple ruins and sacrificial tables.
8. Castelul Corvinilor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 938 reviews
Reviewed By sandran489 - Sun City, United States
When you go to Romania, one of the main things you want to see are their castles. We visited three of their castles, and Hunedoara Castle or also called Corvin Castle was by far the best of the three. (See my other reviews of the other two, Dracula's Castle (Bran Castle) and Peles Castle.) Welcome to Transylvania! Corvin Castle starts out wonderfully exciting with your first glimpse of the outside of this great Medieval Castle with all of the bells and whistles one would describe of it's architecture and stonework. Before you go inside, take a great picture with the Castle behind you. I just loved roaming around every space here, large and small, up and down, everywhere we looked, was an interesting adventure. It really is a great example of what you want to see when you explore a Medieval Castle. We really took some great pictures. Some of the spots are a little difficult with the lighting, but we managed anyway. Don't miss this one, you will love it.
9. Parcul Rozelor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 259 reviews
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.
