Timișoara

Timişoara is a university city and industrial center in western Romania. It is often described as the most cosmopolitan city in Romania.

Temesvároperaeste - Downtown Timisoara

Timișoara Halal Travel Guide

Timisoara-Christmas - Christmas 2012-Victory Plaza with the Metropolitan Gothic Church

Travel as a Muslim to Timișoara

Map of the Timișoara tramway and trolleybus routes - Timisoara tramway and trolleybus routes

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Timișoara

• Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport IATA Code: TSR Aeroportul Internațional Timișoara - Traian Vuia | 45.81, 21.338056 - Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport Timisoara International Airport Romania's third-largest airport, 10 kilometers away from the downtown. There are regular flights from/to numerous major European and domestic destinations: Bucharest (TAROM), Munich (Lufthansa), Barcelona, Bergamo, Dortmund, Forli, London Luton, Madrid, Paris Beauvais, Rome Fiumincio, Treviso and Valencia (WizzAir), Cluj and Iași (Blue Air - late 2022), Berlin, London, Milan, Bucharest, Brussels, Frankfurt and Dusseldorf (RyanAir -as of Sept 2022). Express Bus line 4 links the airport with downtown Timișoara (fare: 2.5 lei, tickets available at the parking ticket pay desk inside the terminal); vehicle hire is also available.

By Rail

The main train station is Timișoara North GPS 45.7507865,21.2081912, located on Strada Gării 2, west of the downtown. There are direct trains daily from Budapest (a 5-hour trip) and Vienna (8 hours). There are numerous trains from Bucharest and most major towns in Romania. From Sibiu, for example, it is about 8 hours (73.50 lei, September 2018).

Direct trains from Belgrade have been discontinued but it is still feasible to travel, with a simple change in the border town of Vršac. (The bus connection over the Serbia-Romania border does not run on public holidays, so check your calendar!)

By car

Belgrade (Serbia) is 150 km away (a 3-hour drive).

Budapest (Hungary) is 286 km away (a 3-hour drive).

Travel on a Bus in Timișoara

The Autogara GPS 45.7497222,21.2014722 bus terminal lies 500 m to the west of the Gara de North train station. Tickets are purchased directly from the driver, but there are timetables and an information desk inside the small hut by the entrance.

Every day there is a bus from Vršac, just over the border with Serbia, ~2 hours. From Vršac there are many buses further into Serbia.

• Autogenn - Autogenn shuttle vanes leave every 90 min from Oradea via Arad (Romania)|Arad. They arrive in the carpark next to the Medlife clinic on Boulevard Gen. Ion Dragalina and the primary street going south from Gara de Nord. (40 lei, 3hr 15min)

It is also easy to share a taxi in the direction of the border (Cenad), leaving at Calea Torontalului.

How to get around in Timișoara

GPS 45.755|21.227 You could walk most places in central Timisoara, but there is a good transportation service including trolleys, trams and buses. The majority of buses and trolleys are new. The trams are old German models, but the travel conditions are quite decent. A major problem in Romanian public transportation is respecting a schedule. Timisoara makes no exception. Some of the tram and bus stations have digital panels which list the waiting times, but they're not always accurate.

There are two types of tickets, one for the three express lines (buses) and one for the rest of the buses, trams and trolleys. The prices for one ticket are around 3 lei and 1.5 lei respectively, and you can find them at press stands in almost every station. You can also buy passes for a day, a week, two weeks or a month, on one, two or all lines.

In Timisoara there is no shortage of taxis. You can reach about any point in Timisoara by paying a fee of 15-50 lei. Don't negotiate with the driver and insist for the meter to be turned on. If you don't want to enjoyavoid private taxis and call for a local taxi company (Tudo, Radio, Timisoara, Autogenn, Fan or Prompt). The taxis licensed by the City Hall have a distinctive oval black sticker on the backseat doors, while the pricier, probably scam taxis have a sign on the top of the vehicle which only says 'Taxi' and doesn't mention the name of the taxi company. These taxis are twice as expensive, but they are also legal. If you see a taxi driver approaching and asking you for a ride, reject it, and search for a local company taxi.

If you want to rent a vehicle there are plenty of automobile rental services. They offer good priced services and all types of vehicles.

Getting around the city is also feasible by bicycle, and during rush hours with fair weather is far better than getting stuck in heavy traffic. There are also dedicated cycle lanes in some parts of the city (starting from the downtown). However, be mindful of potholes popping up every now and then and be extra-cautious when sharing the road with cars, as some drivers tend to utterly disrespect anyone traveling on two wheels (be it a bicycle or a motorcycle).

What to see in Timișoara

Timisoara - The fish fountain - The Fish Fountain

Timisoara-Union_Plaza - Union Plaza ‎ Timisoara-the opera - The Opera-Victory Plaza

Parks

Timisoara is known in Romania as the City of Parks.

• Botanical Park - Parcul Botanic 45.759941, 21.225280 near Union Plaza A
• Rose Park - Parcul Rozelor 45.750086, 21.231685 near Victory Plaza
• Central Park - Parcul Central 45.751409, 21.220250 near Victory Plaza, just behind the Metropolitan Orthodox Gothic Church A
• Children's Park - Parcul Copiilor 45.752485, 21.236887 A
• Zoo - Grădina Zoologică | 45.781771, 21.267815 Located in the same area as The Village Museum - Timișoara Zoological Garden It's a small zoo, but your children will love it.

Plazas

• Victory Plaza - Piața Victoriei 45.753256, 21.225543 It's the symbol of the Romanian revolution. Here you can find the Metropolitan Orthodox Gothic Church and the Opera House and the City Hall and the Philharmonic and the Museum of Banat and beautiful palaces built at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
• Union Plaza - Piața Unirii 45.75795, 21.229014 - Timisoara - Union Plaza at sunrise - With its beautiful palaces and all the coffee houses it is the old city's center. Here you find St. George's Gothic Church (The Catholic Dome), The Baroque Palace (now a beautiful art gallery), The Serbian Church and other important buildings.
• Liberty Plaza - Piața Libertății 45.755568, 21.227201 between Piața Unirii and Piața Victoriei small square with old buildings. Here you can find the old City Hall and the beautiful St. Nepomuk's Statue.
• Traian Plaza - Piața Traian 45.757740, 21.249935 This is also a part of the old city, but is more quite like a separated neighbourhood, often called Fabric, due to his old factories around that used to run from old times. The buildings are beautiful, but be careful. Try not to visit the area at night and always keep an eye on your valuables. Nearby you can find Timișoreana brewery and Stefano Restaurant.
• Maria Plaza - 45.748304, 21.218839 south of the metropolitan Gothic Church in Elisabetin neighborhood A - Place where the anti-communist revolution started in 1989. Here you can also find an incredible statue of St. Mary and the Gothic Church of the Reformed Church.

Places of worship

• The Orthodox Gothic Church - Catedrala Ortodoxă 45.750626, 21.224234 - Timișoara Orthodox Gothic Church TimisoaraCatedrala
• St. George's Gothic Church - Catedrala Sf. Gheorghe 45.758125, 21.230309 - St. George's Gothic Church, Timișoara Timisoara Gothic Church
• Serbian Orthodox Gothic Church - Catedrala Ortodoxă Sârbă 45.757938, 21.227905 - Serb-orth-Kathedrale
• Millenium Church - Biserica Millenium 45.756749, 21.247879 - Millennium Church Millennium Church Timisoara Built in neo-romanesque style between 1896 and 1901.
• Iosefin Synagogue - Sinagoga din Iosefin 45.74435, 21.20579 - Iosefin Synagogue Iosefin Synagogue in Timisoara Romania
• Fabric Synagogue - Sinagoga din Fabric 45.756308, 21.245506 - Fabric Synagogue Fabric Synagogue in Timisoara Romania
• Citadel Synagogue - Sinagoga din Cetate 45.756491, 21.226014 - Cetate Synagogue Cetate Synagogue in Timisoara Romania 2

Notable buildings and structures

• Maria Theresia Bastion - Bastionul Maria Therezia 45.756944, 21.233611 - Theresia Bastion Bastionul Theresia ansamblu - Part of Timisoara's old defensive walls. The Bastion is near Piata Unirii; it has been renovated.
• Huniade Castle - Castelul Huniade 45.753167, 21.227083 - Huniade Castle Castelul Huniazilor The oldest monument of Timișoara, built between 1443 and 1447. It houses the Museum of Banat.
• Decebal Bridge - Podul Decebal 45.756023, 21.240793 The largest span bridge built on concrete beams in 1909 Europe, it became a case study in the field for its innovation.

Museums

• Museum of Banat - Muzeul Banatului | 45.753175, 21.227097 - Museum of Banat CastelulHuniade1
• Banat Village Museum - Muzeul Satului Bănățean | 45.784444, 21.266667 near Padurea Verde (the Green Forest) - Biserica de lemn "Sf. Arhangheli" - Timisoara (Muzeul Satului Banatean) - Here you can discover the Romanian tradition and traditional houses from different ethnic groups found in Romania.
• Art Museum - Muzeul de Artă 45.7573842, 21.2291281 AAmong the permanent exhibitions, here you can see the largest collection of Corneliu Baba paintings.
• Revolution Memorial - Memorialul Revoluției | Oituz 2B 45.757460, 21.227214 just north of Unirii Plaza, near the Faculty of Art ☎ +40 256 294 936 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00, Saturday 10:00-14:00 10 lei entry, photo permit 10 lei A great museum to visit to better understand what happened in the short seven days during which Romania overthrew its communist government in 1989. A 30-min video with English subtitles explains the events. Only some of the exhibits have English explanations. The thematic guided tours are available in Romanian, English, (German), French, Italian, Hungarian and Serbian languages.
• Military Museum - Muzeul Militar 45.7525942, 21.2282756 A
• Communist Consumer Museum - Muzeul Consumatorului Comunist 45.7432619, 21.2243079 in the basement of Scârț Loc Lejer Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00 By donation - This "museum" is a collection of household items from the communist piled in several rooms in the basement of a funky cafe. Turn the lights on, and off when you leave.

Galleries

• Galeria Calina - 45.7544327, 21.2255457 - Contemporary art space.
• Jecza Gallery - 45.7279817, 21.2379767

• Calpe Gallery - it is located inside the city fortification, commonly called the Bastion area

What to Do

Enjoy nice coffee products in Piata Unirii (Union Plaza) or Piata Victoriei (Victory Plaza). Taste the week-end nightlife by dancing all night long at Club The Note or D'Arc, or their summer locations, River Deck or D'Arc terrace on the shores of Bega Channel. Eat a great pizza or Pasta at Da Toni, enjoy a nice organic juice at Bierhaus (you can find around 50 types of organic juice there), eat tasty Romanian food at Club XXI, don't miss the cocktails at River Deck or Club The Note. If you like shopping, Iulius Mall is the place to visit. Enjoy a nice walk in the Botanical Park. Timisoara is a very cosmopolitan city and if you ask around you can enjoy all kinds of activities. The Banat Philharmonic Filarmonica Banatul GPS 45.750810,21.226261}} The National Theatre Teatrul Național GPS 45.754198,21.225854

• Sala 2 - Teatrul Național Timișoara - Sala 2 | 45.754329, 21.231364 - This former stable was turned into a modern performance space by the National Theatre team.
• Centre Culturel Français - Centrul Cultural Francez | 45.7534204, 21.2358654 - The French and Francophile communities of Timisoara frequent the local CCF which organizes exhibits, concerts, and various events.
• Rent a bike - tBike | Circumvalatiunii Street ☎ +40 724 282453 | Opening Hours: 24 hours 25 lei Explore the city of Timisoara with a bike. There are some special bike lanes in Timisoara but they are part of the sidewalk most of the time. Overall biking in Timisoara is not that easy so be prepared to share you bike path with pedestrians and parked cars. Often there is no bike lane and you have to cycle on the primary street. You should also choose the bike tours of Timisoara and Revolution from 1989.
• The German National Theatre - Alba Iulia Street It is located in the same building as the National Theatre and the Opera
• The Hungarian National Theatre - Alba Iulia Street same place as the German Theatre

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Timișoara

In Timişoara you can buy everything, from well known brands to Romanian products. The important shops are in the downtown. If you want an authentic adventure visit Piata Aurora or the Brancoveanu shopping area, but be careful and keep a close eye on your valuables. Police won't help you at all.

• Piaţa Victoriei - The center of the city, with many shops.
• Iulius Mall - One of the biggest shopping malls in Eastern Europe. You can find many Romanian and international brands and a Cinema City multiplex there.
• Bega Shopping Center near Hotel Continental - The first important shopping mall in Timisoara.
• Timisoara Shopping City - Calea Sagului 100 On the main street towards Belgrade - It has many international retailers.

Flea markets

• Piața Aurora - 45.732945, 21.199584 right next to Piața Flavia

• Piața Flavia - 45.732031, 21.199506 right next to Piața Aurora

• Piața Mehala - 45.768506, 21.195046

Halal Restaurants in Timișoara

If you want to eat Halal in Timișoara, you can find places for every budget. Because Timisoara was and still is a very cosmopolitan city and the local cuisine is influenced by Italian, Serbian, Hungarian, (German), Turkish and Arabic cuisine.

• La cucina di Giordano - on Strada Daliei in the university neighborhood - Pizzas €5-10 Italian cuisine in a down to earth environment. Home delivery service is also available.
• Fast Food Sultan - 45.7497432, 21.2085234 just in front of the train station - Looks very crappy from the outside, but don't let that scare you away. This is seriously the best kebab/falafel place in town. Everything is fresh and home made. Be prepared to wait for a long time though: the owner is very slow and talks a lot with everybody that walks in.
• Godfather Pizzeria near Piata Victoriei - Renown for its signature dish and the fold your own Calzone.
• Napoleon in the Student Campus A good place to eat a pizza or a hamburger.
• Pan Rusovan near Piata Victoriei - Well known for its sandwiches and burgers.
• Ready's in the center of the Student Campus A Greek restaurant with big portions.
• The Sandwich Factory - 45.7573927, 21.22724

• Timișoreana - 45.7540574, 21.2495433 near the organic juice factory - Known for its barbecue meals and cold local soft drinks.
• Jolie Bistro - Eugeniu de Savoya 8 Union Plaza, close to Liberty Plaza ☎ +0723231995 | Opening Hours: 09:00-23:00 All fresh ingredients, healthy and delicious food, good soft drinks at decent prices, Pasta fresca and big size salads

Mid-range

• BioFresh - 45.7561014, 21.2309482 - Delicious vegan food.
• Casa Bunicii - 45.7438944, 21.2248462 (Grandma's House) Serves really well cooked traditional and local food.
• Casa Bunicii 2 - 45.7468281, 21.2159451 - This popular place opened a second location.
• Club XXI in Piata Victoriei - Well known for the Romanian cuisine.
• D.A.F. Junior | Str. Gloriei, Nr. 5 in the Eastern suburbs ☎ +40 256 395998 Romania meets Las Vegas! This surreal complex that includes bowling, bars and tennis also has a very good value restaurant with outside terrace. The dishes are enormous and lots of fusion Romanian cuisine on offer at very good prices.
• Dinar - 45.7521572, 21.2404147 - Serbian restaurant.
• Drunken Rat - 45.7584024, 21.2301092 on the North-East corner of Piața Unirii - Pub
• Marele Restaurant Chinezesc - Simion Bărnuțiu Street 45.7632047, 21.2509983 near Piața Badea Cârțan

~30 lei for a dish 

• Marele Zid Chinezesc - 45.7562235, 21.2280349

• Pasta e Basta near Piata Unirii - Well known for very good Italian food, but is more expensive than Da Toni.
• Sabres - Seafood restaurant.
• Suppa Bar - 45.7588666, 21.22723 - Soup restaurant.
• Tinecz - Calea Aradului 45.7710666, 21.2224235 - Very popular restaurant in Timisoara.
• Stradivarius - 45.7581651, 21.2280857 - Serbian cuisine, with a view.

• Aquarium | Piata 700, City Business Center Go into the ground floor of the City Business Center and take lift to 6th floor. ☎ +40 356 170380, +40 728444618, +40 770422716 +40 356 170380Arguably the chicest place in the city to eat; dine with a very international business crowd whilst relaxing on an outdoor terrace with views overlooking the entire city. The Steaks dishes are especially recommended! A main dish and a glass of cost on average €12-20.
• Casa cu Flori near Piata Libertatii - International cuisine.

Clubs

• D'Arc Club - Piata Unirii 45.7583648, 21.2279687 - No entrance fee A well known club in the basement of an old building, is notorious for the Thursday Night Party and for being overcrowded.
• Club The Note - Entrance fee around €3 Probably the second best club in Timisoara. Well known for its cocktails, weekend parties and concerts with famous guests. For a reservation you need to call days in advance.
• River Deck - Entrance fee around €3 This is Club The Note's summer location, on the bank of the Bega Channel. It's notorious for the weekend parties, but also for the excellent cocktails and the fusion cuisine. If you want to reserve a table for the weekend do it a week in advance, because this is one of the trendiest places in Timisoara.
• Club Shark House | Str. Mures nr. 48 ☎ +40 734 088075 Girls.

Bars and cafes

• Cuib d'Arte - str. Mărășești nr. 14 45.7583419, 21.2262485 - Bar, café, tea house
• Papillion Cafe | 45.7590029, 21.229251 north of Piața Unirii Opening Hours: 24/7
• Reciproc - 45.7582535, 21.226293 - Café
• Scârț Loc Lejer - 45.743309, 21.2242714 - Nicely decorated bar/cafe with comfy couches and free Wi-Fi. The Communist Consumer Museum hosted in their basement is worth visiting too!
• La Căpițe - 45.7483854, 21.2310914 - Beer garden with good events.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Timișoara

Timișoara - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Timișoara, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Timișoara. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Timișoara and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Timișoara. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Timișoara. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inTimișoara: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Timișoara.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Timișoara: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Timișoara, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Timișoara.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Timișoara, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Timișoara, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Timișoara is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Timișoara.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Hostel Costel - @ostel.ro Str. Petru Sfetca nr.1 (former Vidra) 45.7583939, 21.2448231 ☎ +40 724 213631 - €11-13 (dorm) or €30 (double) A house and huge garden with lots of common places, a really big and nice equipped kitchen. Free Wi-Fi, lockers in every room and friendly hosts who can help with every question.
• Freeborn Hostel | Str. Patriarh Miron Cristea Nr. 3 Ap.1 (formerly Asanesti) ☎ +40 743 438534 - €11-13 (dorm) or €32-35 (double) . Clean, cozy hostel in the centre. One minutes walk from main attractions, cafes, restaurants, clubs and parks. Free Wi-Fi, internet, Wii console, fully equipped kitchen, hair dryer, large lockers in the room.
• Hotel Arizona - @rizona.ro str Musicescu no 168 45.72486, 21.23994 ☎ +40 755 149 849 €100 double - The hotel has an accommodation capacity of 60 persons in single rooms, double rooms, triple rooms and suites. Rooms are equipped with TV, telephone and air conditioning, guests will benefit also a high speed wireless internet connection in entire hotel free of charge. The exterior parking and the courtyard parking of the hotel have non-stop video surveillance for your vehicle's safety.
• Casa Leone | B-dul Eroilor Southeast of University ☎ +40 256-292621 - Double room €35 with breakfast included Free Wi-Fi, garden and they speak good English, (German), Hungarian, French, (German), Italian.
• Directia Taberelor - str. Mihai Eminescu nr. 3 ☎ +40 256 490469 - 50 lei/night Youth good accommodation, very central.

Mid-range

• Hotel 2000 It has a swimming pool, but there's no water in it.
• NH Timisoara | Strada Pestalozzi 1/a ☎ +40 256 407440 - Rooms from €65 Modern hotel has 80 well-furnished rooms, a relaxation center and state-of-the-art meeting rooms.
• Hotel Valentina - Str. Mehadia Friendly staff. Special rates for various occasions or length of stay.

• Hotel Continental The best known hotel in Timisoara.
• Hotel Elysee The only 5-star hotel in Banat. It's located near Timisoara, in Sacalaz.
• Hotel La Residenza | str.Independentei 14 ☎ +40 256 401080 - Shakira stayed here for her concert.
• Vila Americana | Str. Avram Imbroane 74 45.77533, 21.26318 Green Forest ☎ +40 733 550844 - From 311 lri Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Four-star villa close to the Green Forest with apartments and pool, visited by diplomats and officials.

Cope

There are free public toilets underneath Piața Unirii.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Timișoara

• Jimbolia - a small town 40 km west of Timisoara on the border with Serbia. It provides visitors with several interesting cultural and recreational attractions.
• Deva - There are eight trains daily

Hungary

• Budapest - 5hr by train

Serbia

• Vršac - There are two trains per day from North Train station
• Belgrade - via Vršac

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