Saint George's Cathedral, Timisoara (must see)
The Saint George's Cathedral, Timisoara or The Dome is located in Timisoara, Romania, at Piata Unirii, in the centre of town. The cathedral's foundation stone was put on 6th of August, 1736. It was designed by Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach from Vienna, and then Hans Lechner continued working on the building as of 1750. In 1774, it was finished by two architects from Timisoara, Johann Theodor Kostka and Carl Alexander Steinlein.
The Dome was built in Austrian Baroque style and it was dedicated to Saint George, the diocese's patron saint. The picture located at the high altar was painted by Michel Angelo Unterberger, director of the fine arts academy of Vienna, illustrating the patron saint. The side altars were painted by Johann Nepomuk Schöpf in 1772. The precious oil-lamps were made by Josef Moser. The organ was made by Leopold Wegenstein, and it provides an impressive experience for the ears. The cathedral's bells were renewed in Germany in 1998.
The Dome was built in Austrian Baroque style and it was dedicated to Saint George, the diocese's patron saint. The picture located at the high altar was painted by Michel Angelo Unterberger, director of the fine arts academy of Vienna, illustrating the patron saint. The side altars were painted by Johann Nepomuk Schöpf in 1772. The precious oil-lamps were made by Josef Moser. The organ was made by Leopold Wegenstein, and it provides an impressive experience for the ears. The cathedral's bells were renewed in Germany in 1998.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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Sight Name: Saint George's Cathedral
Sight Location: Timisoara, Romania (See walking tours in Timisoara)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Timisoara, Romania (See walking tours in Timisoara)
Sight Type: Religious
Walking Tours in Timisoara, Romania
Create Your Own Walk in Timisoara
Creating your own self-guided walk in Timisoara is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Timisoara Introduction Walking Tour
One of the largest cities in Romania, Timisoara holds an honorary spot on one's travel map. One will be thrilled with the city’s harmoniously grouped landmarks and of course, it is incredible that the city houses quite a number of squares with historical value. Are you curious to visit Timisoara? Check out the city’s prominent landmarks.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Palaces and Castles Walking Tour
The “Little Vienna” has amazed thousands of curious eyes for many years. This is thanks to the stunning palaces built in various styles, meant to lure visitors from all over the world. Take this tour to appreciate the most important historical buildings in Timisoara.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles