31/03/2022
Get to know Timișoara🌇
Here are 5 reasons why we love our city and we hope you will love it too:
1. Timișoara is older than it looks
The city has been around since the neolithic period. There have been relics discovered in various parts of the city that point out people have been living in the area for quite a long time. However, the first official records of Timișoara date back to the 13th century – back then it was just a small citadel, but it has sure come a long way!
2. It is a culturally diverse city
The city hosts theatres in 3 different languages: Romanian, Hungarian and German. Timișoara has, throughout its history been part of the Kingdom of Hungary, under Ottoman rule and part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This rich history is still reflected in the city’s diverse people and culture. Also, people are quite friendly and open to strangers – probably because we are used to diversity and appreciate it.
3. It was the second city in the WORLD which had public illumination!
Timișoara was the first European city and the second city in the world (after New York), that introduced electric street illumination, in 1884.
4. The first European city to host a tram
Timișoara was the first European to host a tram. The first tram, which was horse-driven, was introduced on July 8th 1869. It was a wooden tram, built in Vienna. The city is also known as “little Vienna” thanks to its rich local culture, which is reflected in the city’s appearance.
5. It hosts the oldest beer factory in Romania
The city hosts the oldest beer factory in Romania, Timișoreana, dating back to 1718.
Don’t forget to apply to Summer ELSA Timișoara Law School on Business Law by 17.04.2022, 23:59 CEST here: lawschools.elsa.org
