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Just a few kilometres from Timișoara, in Timiș County in the Romanian Banat region, lies the village of Charlotenburg (also known as Sarlota). Charlotenburg is unique: it is considered Romania’s only “round village”. It was founded in 1771 by 32 families – a total of 171 people – who immigrated from Baden-Württemberg, Alsace-Lorraine and the German-speaking Trentino region.

The village was founded primarily by Count Karl-Ignaz von Clary und Aldringen, who was appointed president of the Banat administration in 1769. According to his plan, a village was built in a perfect circle with an inner diameter of around 210 metres.

We would like to thank Mr Frank Schleßmann for sending us these pictures and the corresponding (partial) text/explanation.

The Civic Park (Parcul Civic) is located in the heart of Timișoara. The park was created in 1971 and is considered the city’s youngest park. It is located directly behind the Hotel Continental in the Cetate district.

The 52-metre-high water tower in the Josefin district of Timișoara was built in 1913/14. It was constructed as part of the municipal water supply system. The tower has two large water tanks: one with a capacity of 500 cubic metres for drinking water and one with a capacity of 250 cubic metres for industrial water from the River Bega. Today, the tower is a listed building and is increasingly being used for cultural events.

The colourful umbrellas on Strada Alba Iulia in Timișoara are part of an art installation that transforms the public space. As well as providing shade, they fill the street with life and colour, turning it into a living work of art. The installation has become a popular photography location and adds to the city centre’s unique charm.

Camping, guesthouse, museum, and much more… Casa Ferch in the town of Deta, located just under an hour south of Timisoara in western Romania, is definitely worth a visit.

Yesterday, we visited the house/campsite. It is run by a couple from Vienna, who warmly welcomed us and treated us… it was pure hospitality and kindness, and… it was perfect!

Over the next few hours, we met many guests and locals from the region over coffee, cake, and lunch — Austrians, Swabians from the Banat/Timisoara area, and many more! It felt as if we had always lived there. 🥰 Thanks again to Margit, her husband, the Swabian “Hansi who travels the world,” and everyone we had the pleasure to meet.

📍 Casa Ferch, Victoriei Street 29, Deta, Romania

More about Casa Ferch Deta and/or “Mit Hansi um die Welt”

The Maria Theresa Bastion is the last remaining bastion of the former Austro-Hungarian fortress in Timișoara.

It was built between 1730 and 1735 and is named after the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa. Originally, the fortress had nine bastions, but after the demolition of the fortifications in 1892, only this one bastion remains.

Today, the bastion houses galleries, restaurants and bars that fill the historic ambience with contemporary life. In summer, outdoor concerts are offered, transforming the courtyard into a vibrant cultural venue.