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Timisoara Romania (May 2006)

Timisoara originated on the site of an ancient Roman fortress called Castrum Regium Themes, dating back to 1212. Over the next 900 years, Timisoara, the largest city in western Romania, has been influenced by many cultures including Turkish, Austrian, German and Serbian. The city lies on the northern bank of the Bega River. It is renowned for its medieval architecture, picturesque squares and vibrant cultural life. Frequently referred to as "Little Vienna," Timisoara is home to year-round musical and theatrical performances, art galleries, museums and nightlife. The city is small enough to explore on foot or by riding on the tram. Timisoara is known as the place where the Romanian Revolution began. In December 1989, mass anti-Ceausescu protests in began in Timisoara and continued in Bucharest, leading to the overthrow of Ceausescu and the Communist regime.
Timisoara, Romania cover page.
Timisoara, Romania cover page.		 Map of Romania with a star indicating Timisoara's location.
Map of Romania with a star indicating Timisoara's location.		 The Timisoara Opera House.
The Timisoara Opera House.		 Another vantage point of the Timisoara Opera House.
Another vantage point of the Timisoara Opera House.
Nice architecture!
Nice architecture!		 Here I am as the quintessential tourist in Timisoara!
Here I am as the quintessential tourist in Timisoara!		 Pigeons and people at Victory Square with Metropolitan Cathedral in the background.
Pigeons and people at Victory Square with Metropolitan Cathedral in the background.		 Victory Square with cathedral in the background. Check out that pigeon in the photo!
Victory Square with cathedral in the background. Check out that pigeon in the photo!
Fish Fountain in Victory Square.
Fish Fountain in Victory Square.		 Close-up of the Fish Fountain in Victory Square.
Close-up of the Fish Fountain in Victory Square.		 Sculpture of Romulus and Remus, which is indicative of Romania's Roman roots.
Sculpture of Romulus and Remus, which is indicative of Romania's Roman roots.		 The Metropolitan Cathedral (1936-1940) was designed by the renowned architect, Traianescu.
The Metropolitan Cathedral (1936-1940) was designed by the renowned architect, Traianescu.
Close-up of the towers of Metropolitan Cathedral.
Close-up of the towers of Metropolitan Cathedral.		 Bega River with Metropolitan Cathedral in the background.
Bega River with Metropolitan Cathedral in the background.		 Another shot of the Bega River with Metropolitan Cathedral in the background.
Another shot of the Bega River with Metropolitan Cathedral in the background.		 Cathedral on Balcescu Square.
Cathedral on Balcescu Square.
Timisoara War Memorial.
Timisoara War Memorial.		 Liberty Square and sculpture which dates back to 1756.
Liberty Square and sculpture which dates back to 1756.		 View of the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral.
View of the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral.		 View of the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral and Unirii Square.
View of the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral and Unirii Square.
View of the 18th Century Roman Catholic Cathedral.
View of the 18th Century Roman Catholic Cathedral.		 Monument of Saint Treime in front of the Roman Catholic Cathedral.
Monument of Saint Treime in front of the Roman Catholic Cathedral.		 Monument Saint Treime seen in the center of Unirii Square.
Monument Saint Treime seen in the center of Unirii Square.		 Nice building in Unirii Square.
Nice building in Unirii Square.
Baroque-style Palace on Unirii Square.
Baroque-style Palace on Unirii Square.		 A typical Timisoara street.
A typical Timisoara street.		 A medieval looking tower in Timisoara.
A medieval looking tower in Timisoara.		 Another typical Timisoara street.
Another typical Timisoara street.

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