Timisoara

Timisoara is located in western Romania, near the Hungary and Serbia borders, and is only a few hours drive from Budapest or Belgrade. Timisoara, Romania's European Capital of Culture in 2021, has the most Viennese appearance of any Romanian city. It's no surprise, given the historic district's abundance of Viennese-inspired Baroque and Art Nouveau palaces and churches.

The links with Vienna were established after the Austrian armies captured Timisoara from the Turks in the 18th century. Following that victory, the Austrian Empire absorbed the entire region, and the city was rebuilt from the ground up.

If you visit Timisoara, make sure to take a walk through the historic district and see the three main squares (Union Square, Liberty Square, and Victoriei Square). A good way to see Timisoara is to take a small boat ride on the Bega canal or take the tourist tram.