Top Things to do in Western Romania
Top 10 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, Memorialul Revolutiei, City Hall, Timisoara Historical Center, Balla Geza Winery, Muzeul Consumatorului Comunist, Bega River, Iulius Mall.
Restaurants in Western Romania
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. 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.
5. City Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Foodie_CST - Targu Jiu, Romania
Definitely a must see if you are visiting Arad, especially during the night when it lights up. We visited yesterday and it was very nicely arranged and had a very big Christmas three in front of it. Om the left side you can see a nice light up tunnel which leads to the Christmas fair organized in the "Mihai Eminescu" Park which is also a must see.
6. Timisoara Historical Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
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.
7. Balla Geza Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By june3086 - Oradea, Romania
We spent 3 days at the Balla Geza Winery in October, for a corporate team-building event. The place was perfect for this occasion, we felt very welcome and cozy. The staff is extremely nice and helpful. Accommodation is basic but clean - some improvements could be made in that specific area, but since we did not spend a lot of time in the rooms, I would say that is not such an important aspect. For our training and team-building activities, the staff offered great support and were very understanding; we had great times during the wine tastings and Rudy, who was our wine story teller was just great, friendly, patient and we had a lot of fun listening to his stories. The food was also amazing - homemade dishes that remind you of mom's cooking. We also walked in the winery, where the views are just breathtaking - during a sunny and clear day, like the one we had, you see miles and miles away. Overall the experience exceeded all of our expectations and we would love to go back again and probably will do so in the close future.
8. Muzeul Consumatorului Comunist
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 189 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 236 reviews
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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