Timiș County (Județul Timiș) is situated in western Romania with the county seat at Timișoara. The city offers grand squares, and buildings including the baroque Metropolitan Orthodox Cathedral at the central square Piața Victoriei. Timișoara is known for its wonderful green spaces including Roses Park and Botanic Park featuring delightful walking paths. In the town of Buziaș, you will find great spas, as the local mineral waters are excellent for health treatments. The county in the historical region Banat also offers delightful landscapes such as Surduc Lake and Lunca Pogănișului Nature reserve.
Population: approximately 700 thousand
Capital: Timișoara
Other major cities: Sânnicolau Mare, Jimbolia
Main attractions: Timișoara: Orthodox Cathedral, Banat Village Museum, Communist Consumers Museum, Victoriei Square, Unirii Square, Roses Park, Botanic Park, Bega River; Buziaș health spas; Castelul Contelui de Mercy (castle); Lugoj
Nearest Airports: Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR - Aeroportul Internațional “Traian Vuia” Timișoara)
