Top Things to do in Timisoara
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Timisoara, Transylvania
Charming Timisoara is often referred to as “Little Vienna,” and indeed, Austrian influences are evident in the architecture, food and culture. This is a walking city, divided into squares that showcase stunning architectural gems. Downtown is reserved for pedestrians only, and the best time to visit is at twilight, when you can sip a hot wine as you stroll amid sparkling lights.
Restaurants in Timisoara
1. Viniloteca
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Viniloteca is one of the very few places in the world where vinyl, craft beer and coffee meet in a great atmosphere! You can browse through records (old and new), drink exclusively local & international craft beer and enjoy a really good coffee in Timișoara.
Reviewed By radu_tabacaru
Nice and pleasant atmosphere, a good selection of craft beer, lots ov vinil disks, a pefect combination
2. Aethernativ
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By orhideae
Tasty specialty coffee, great parties & movie/documentary projections. Cosy indoors, lively courtyard (quite typical for Timişoara's historical centre).
3. La Pisici
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By AncaGoldis - Timisoara, Romania
The place is located in a cozy garden and it also has interior space. The price range is very budget-friendly and the staff speaks multiple languages, English included. The overall atmosphere is amazing and during the evenings it also has cool events and very good music. I totally recommend this place if you have the chance to visit Timisoara.
4. Timisoara Free City Tour
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5.0 based on 121 reviews
"Timisoara Free City Tour" is program made by passionate volunteers who want to encourage the culture of giving for free. Our aim is to have fun, meet interesting people and show you Timisoara in alternative way. We will have a walk between the old and rusty buildings and uncover many hidden stories of Timisoara where we will salute the martyrs of the revolution and remember their stories. We going to travel back in time and check out the Turkish and the Austrians heritage of this multicultural city. We will get acquainted with some Romanian irony and expose today's whispers. The team believes in 'pay as you prefer' concept and through donations we sustain our social project. The lack of travelers pushed us to have a flexible hour program: to guarantee spot please contact us before you head to the meeting point as there might be no scheduled tour for that day.
5. Cabinet 3
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
Welcome to CABINET 3, OUR MISSION is to provide OUTSTANDING social EXPERIENCE to every guest. Let’s start a memorable journey together!
Reviewed By 989vladm
The only place in Timisoara where I could get a tailored cocktail experience. My girlfriend got something without alcohol, and they’re nailing those too. Great place, cozy but stylish, huge selection of fine drinks and just generally an exciting fine alcoholic experience. Will definitely come back to try more!
6. Piata Victoriei
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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.
7. Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral
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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.
8. Calina Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
9. Unirii Square
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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.
10. Parcul Rozelor
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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.
