Piața Unirii, Square in Timișoara, Romania
Piața Unirii, also known as Dome Square, is the oldest square in Timișoara, Romania. It is a large open space surrounded by buildings in Baroque style, including two cathedrals, a palace, and several historic houses.
The square was laid out in the 18th century after the Habsburg conquest, on the site of former fortifications. It was renamed Union Square in 1919 to mark the Romanian administration, and it was redesigned in Neo-Baroque style in the late 1980s.
The square is a gathering place for locals and visitors, who come to admire the buildings and sit by the fountain. The name Unirii, meaning Union, recalls the Romanian troops' entry in 1919, and the square still hosts public events and ceremonies.
The square is easy to reach on foot from the city center and is mostly flat, with paved surfaces. Visit in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat and to see the buildings in soft light.
In 2014, archaeologists found a camel skeleton from the 16th century during works in the square. The square also has a mineral water fountain that locals use to fill their bottles.
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