Catedrala Mitropolitană Ortodoxă
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Able to fit 5,000 worshippers at once under its 9 towers, the Orthodox cathedral was begun in 1936 by the last king of Romania, Michael I. Finished in 1941, it is the tallest orthodox church in the world outside of Georgia and Russia.
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Parcul Rozelor
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A fantastic attraction in spring, summer and autumn, Roses park is one of the reasons for which Timisoara is also known as the City of Flowers (it has lots to do with parks like this) Designed for the Universal Exposition of 1891, the park sits on the bank of the river Bega and is offers a variety of roses, pergolas and nice benches to sit on
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Historical Centre
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Take a walk though the historic centre: start off from Piata Unirii and go south through all the small streets starting from there. You'll have a chance to soak in all the charm of old Secessionist buildings, tons of bars and cafes. Visit the Bastion and go all the way down to the Bega river, you'll find gems at every corner!
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Galeria Triade (Casa Jecza)
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Contemporary Art Gallery, with a major interest in sculpture, painting, and art installations. There is a nice park right outside it. Here you can find numerous sculptures, mainly by local artists. The park and the gallery give the traveler a feel about the Romanian cultural scene.
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Piața Victoriei (Operei)
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Popularly known as "the center", this square houses the cultural heart of the town. The Metropolitan Cathedral, The Romanian Opera House as well as three national theatres: Romanian, German and Hungarian are here. There's also a Lupa Capitolina replica donated by the city of Rome in 1926, symbolizing the nation's Latin heritage.
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Piața Unirii
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If you're into architecture, outdoor activities, nightlife, cafes and just a plain foodie, this is the place to be. Part of the historical center, it's the most famous square in town and it will not disappoint! Most of its buildings have been renovated, there are plenty of bars and outdoor seating in the summer and sometimes, festivals happen here.
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Catedrala Sfântul Gheorghe | Domul Romano-Catolic
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The main place of worship for catholics, this cathedral is also plainly called "The Dome" by locals. It was built in the 1700s while Timisoara was under Austro-Hungarian rule, by Viennese architects. Its plush interior has 9 altars and an Austrian made organ that makes a fabulous sound when played at concerts.
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Piața Timișoara 700
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The only farmer's market downtown, it offers fresh veggies and fruit from local producers. You can sometimes also find canned homemade zacusca (a veggie stew), local honey and herbal teas as well as flowers and Romanian cheeses.
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Romania to Serbia bike experience
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You can start from one end of Timisoara and bike to the border with Serbia on an uninterrupted bike exclusive lane. Approximately 75km of smooth bike riding. The bike trail takes you through different parts of the city from suburbs to city center to country terrain.
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