Timișoara is the capital city of Timiș County, Banat, and the main economic, social and cultural centre in Western Romania. Located on the Bega River, Timișoara is considered the informal capital city of the historical Banat region. From 1848 to 1860 it was the capital of the Serbian Vojvodina and the Voivodeship of Serbia and Banat of Temeschwar. With 250,849 inhabitants at the 2021 census, Timișoara is the country's fifth most populous city. It is home to around 400,000 inhabitants in its metropolitan area, while the Timișoara–Arad metropolis concentrates more than 70% of the population of Timiș and Arad counties. Timișoara is a multicultural city, home to 21 ethnic groups and 18 religious denominations. Historically, the most numerous were the Swabian Germans, Jews and Hungarians, who still make up 6% of the population in Timișoara.
Country: Romania
County: Timiș
Elevation: 90 m (300 ft)
Status: County seat
First official record: 1212 (as castrum regium Themes)
AdFind the top-rated and best-reviewed tours and activities in Timișoara for 2025. Book tickets and tours to see the most popular attractions and sights in your destination.
Incredible experiences · Over 60,000 activities · Multiple languages
AdCompare Prices & Save Money With Tripadvisor (The World's Largest Travel Site). Tripadvisor Checks Up To 200 Sites To Help You Find The Lowest Prices.
Amenities: Free WiFi, Swimming Pool, Free Breakfast
Save
Share
More