Timișoara,in the far west of Romania, is best known for two things: protests in 1989 that would result in the Romanian Revolution, and its incredible architecture. Begin your visit outside the iconic sight that is the city’s Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral. From the cathedral, take a walk through the pretty Piaţa Victoriei and admire the noble buildings like Dauerbach Palace which enclose it. The best display of Timisoara’s secessionist architecture is found on Piata Unirii square. There you’ll find brightly painted buildings like the Brück House and Episcopal Palace that both make it clear why the city was often nicknamed “Little Vienna”. If you have time, duck over to the Museum of the Romanian Revolution from 1989 and learn more about this pivotal point in Romania’s recent history.
