Theresia Bastion, Timișoara

Name: Theresia Bastion
Address: Str. Martin Luther, Timișoara, Romania

#38 among attractions in Timișoara

Forts and castles, Historical place, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

Theresia Bastion, named after the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa, is the largest preserved piece of defensive wall of the Austrian-Hungarian fortress of Timișoara. It covers about 1.7 hectares of the city center. It was built between 1732 and 1734. Today it is used as a passage, but it also houses commercial spaces, restaurants, bars, a disco and a library, and two permanent exhibitions of the Museum of Banat, the Information and Communications Technology "Violin – a passion for life", and the Ethnography Museum Village. The bastion is included on the list of historical monuments in the Timiș County with classification code TM-II-m-A-06103.03. ()

Local name: Bastionul Theresia Coordinates: 45°45'25"N, 21°14'1"E

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Str. Martin LutherTimișoara Romania

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Theresia Bastion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Victory Square, Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral, Cathedral Park, Botanical Park.

0.5 miSW
Square
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Grand Romanian Orthodox cathedral
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Park
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Park
Botanical Park, Timișoara
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~890 ftNW
Baroque cathedral with organ music
St. George's Cathedral, Timișoara
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0.6 miSW
Park
Justice Park, Timișoara
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~1170 ftW
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Union Square, Timișoara
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~1890 ftW
Synagogue
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~1270 ftW
Square
St. George Square, Timișoara
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Theresia Bastion?

Nearby attractions include Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timișoara (4 min walk), St. George's Cathedral, Timișoara (5 min walk), Palatul Baroc, Timișoara (6 min walk), Plague Statue, Timișoara (6 min walk).

How to get to Theresia Bastion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Theresia Bastion:

Bus

Hector • Lines: E2, M44 (2 min walk)
Bastion • Lines: 46, E4, E4B, M30, M35, M44 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Bastion • Lines: 11, 17, M11 (3 min walk)
Oituz • Lines: 11, 17, M11 (4 min walk)

Tram

Hotel Continental • Lines: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6a, 6b (3 min walk)
Prefectură • Lines: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6a, 6b (7 min walk)

Ferry

Corneliu Coposu • Lines: V1 (10 min walk)
Vasile Pârvan • Lines: V1 (12 min walk)

Train

Timișoara Est (22 min walk)