Maria Theresia Bastion — Attraction in Timișoara

Theresia Bastion named after the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa, is the largest preserved piece of defensivewall of the Austrian-Hungarian fortress of Timișoara. It covers about 1.7 hectares of the city center. It was builtbetween 1732–1734. Today it is used as a passage, but it also houses commercial spaces, restaurants, bars. After the conquest of Timișoara by the Habsburgs in 1716, it was realized that the old fortifications could notcope with new fighting techniques, therefore it was decided to rebuild the whole city in Pagan style (a fortress-stronghold of a stellar shape). It had an area larger than the Ottoman medieval fortress. The city wassurrounded by three stellar belts that could be filled with water. Access was via three gates: of Vienna,Petrovaradin and Transylvania (completely demolished in 1891). The nine bastions of the fortress were namedafter kings and queens or generals. In...

8 lei for an exhibit that lasted 5 mins. No English translations, which I would have at least expected in a museum. There was an exhibit about an Italian director (no idea why in Timisoara) and 5 would have also expected at least Italian, but no translations at all.

A waste of 8 lei. Outside is nice ish but they're doing a lot of refurbishments. I believe it used to be a castle or a fort? Well it just looks like a modern building now so they've destroyed any sign of it being an old building.

The woman in the cartoon exhibition was rude. I was walking there to have a look and she refused to moved out of the doorway. She was just about to leave the exhibition and close up. I saw her there 5 mins later so she probably went to the toilet but she gave me a look like I had insulted her.

Do not recommend...

We came across the Maria Theresia Bastion while exploring the old part of the city and ended up spending more time there than we expected! It’s a fascinating blend of history and modern culture – the ancient walls house exhibitions, shops, and cozy little cafes that bring the place to life. There’s a certain charm about walking through its passages and imagining what it must have been like centuries ago. It's also a great spot for photos and occasional events, which add to its cultural appeal. A hidden gem in the heart...