Conquered by the Austrians from the Ottoman Turks, the capital city of Timiș County, Timișoara stands on the northern bank of the Bega River in Western Romania. It is considered the main economic, social and cultural center in western Romania. Sequel to the conquest by Austria in 1716, Timișoara developed, over centuries, from the fortress and military space it was to a neighbourhood. Timișoara was the first city in the Habsburg Monarchy with street lighting and the first European city to be lit by electric street lamps in 1884. A remarkable city of many firsts, Timișoara features a number of tourist attractions such as Unirii Square, Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral, Piața Victoriei, Iulius Mall, Bega River, Muzeul Consumatorului Comunist, Timișoara Historical Center, Memorialul Revoluției, Parcul Rozelor, etc. In line with the 'first culture' of Timisoara, the first step to having an amazing time is to book an airport transfer. For a walk to some of the key cultural sites of the city, attraction tickets and passes are available.
Sightseeing tours to the Banat highland region renowned for its multiculturality, as is the rest of Timișoara, is a highlight of a visit to this city of firsts. A tour of the city is covered within reasonable time through walking tours as it allows guests to visit key locations and enjoy the scenic charm of the city with its distinct architectural structures and vibrant cultural life. Romanian white, red and rose wines are excellent toppings to the delicious dishes eaten during Timișoara food tours. The Jewish Heritage tour of Timisoara with its impressive synagogue and stories of Jewish contribution to the city's development, a trip to Corvin castle and a visit to the Old Town are features of the cultural tours in Timișoara.
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