Fun facts about Timisoara
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The Hungarian name of Timișoara, Temesvár, was first recorded in 1315.
Timisoara
Romania
Timișoara, officially the Municipality of Timișoara, is the capital city of Timiș County, Banat, and the main economic, social and cultural center in western Romania. Located on the Bega River, Timișoara is considered the informal capital city of the historical Banat region.
From the “Etymology” section
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Timișoara was first officially mentioned in 1212 as the Roman castrum Temesiensis.
Timisoara
Romania
Timișoara, officially the Municipality of Timișoara, is the capital city of Timiș County, Banat, and the main economic, social and cultural center in western Romania. Located on the Bega River, Timișoara is considered the informal capital city of the historical Banat region.
From the “History” section
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Timișoara was transformed into an Ottoman fortification during its 164 years under Ottoman rule.
Timisoara
Romania
Timișoara, officially the Municipality of Timișoara, is the capital city of Timiș County, Banat, and the main economic, social and cultural center in western Romania. Located on the Bega River, Timișoara is considered the informal capital city of the historical Banat region.
From the “History” section
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The Bega Canal, built between 1728 and 1760, was designed for the access of barges of 600–700 tons.
Timisoara
Romania
Timișoara, officially the Municipality of Timișoara, is the capital city of Timiș County, Banat, and the main economic, social and cultural center in western Romania. Located on the Bega River, Timișoara is considered the informal capital city of the historical Banat region.
From the “Geography” section
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In 2018, over 7,000 foreigners lived in Timișoara, although the actual figure is likely higher.
Timisoara
Romania
Timișoara, officially the Municipality of Timișoara, is the capital city of Timiș County, Banat, and the main economic, social and cultural center in western Romania. Located on the Bega River, Timișoara is considered the informal capital city of the historical Banat region.
From the “Demography” section
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