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Timișoara, officially the Municipality of Timișoara, is the capital city of Timiș County, Banat, situated at the gateway of the Schengen free-movement Area toward the Occident, 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 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.

Once known as the "Little Vienna" of Romania, Timişoara boasts an impressive collection of Baroque, Art Nouveau, and Secessionist buildings that will leave YOU in awe. The city's stunning architecture is most evident in its beautiful squares, such as Unirii Square, Victory Square, and Liberty Square.

In addition to its architectural beauty, Timişoara is also a city of culture. The city hosts many cultural events throughout the year, including the International Film Festival, the Jazz Festival, and the Timişoara Festival. These events attract visitors from all around the world and provide a wonderful opportunity to experience the local culture.