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ALAMY<br />
Timisoara<br />
www.primariatm.ro Leu Wizz Air: 0903 760 100<br />
Getting to the centre<br />
Timisoara airport is six miles from the<br />
city centre. Taxis are available outside<br />
the arrivals area. Or take bus 26 to<br />
the city centre, with stops at Badea<br />
Cartan Square and Continental Hotel.<br />
A slice of the city<br />
The city is not short of squares and<br />
lush green retreats, thanks to its mild<br />
climate. It’s easy to explore on foot.<br />
If you get tired, jump on a tram.<br />
Eating out<br />
Rustic (Mihai Viteazul Boulevard 1,<br />
www.parkplace.ro/rustic) is at the<br />
heart of the city, near the Cathedral.<br />
It’s the choice for anniversaries,<br />
themed parties and special events.<br />
It aims at sophistication; serving<br />
traditional Romanian dishes; grilled<br />
mixed meat with fried potatoes and<br />
salad from €15. Ramina restaurant at<br />
Romina Hotel, Strandului Street 12A,<br />
+40 (0)256 27 2734, www.restaurantramina.ro,<br />
is the ultimate delicatessen<br />
with Sicilian starters, Italian salami,<br />
gorgonzola. Parmigiano-Reggiano<br />
from €8 and pizza speck rucola e<br />
grogonzola, from €7.<br />
City suggestions<br />
Head to Club Sauvage (Brediceanu<br />
Street 2, +40 72105 9200, www.<br />
clubsauvage.ro) on a Friday or<br />
Saturday night. Club Black<br />
Box, newly opened, at Iulius<br />
Mall Timisoara, 3rd floor, www.<br />
clubblackbox.ro, even has savoury<br />
cocktails, bowling, snooker and darts!<br />
And finally…<br />
Discover the delights of Banat in<br />
Recas vinery (30km outside the city),<br />
€32-70. www.recaswine.ro<br />
Words Adriana Neagu<br />
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TIMISOARA-TIRGU MURES<br />
Tirgu Mures<br />
www.mures.ro Leu Wizz Air: 0903 760 100<br />
Getting to the centre<br />
Take the bus for 3 lei (€1) from the<br />
arrivals hall to central Piata Victoriei.<br />
Cabs cost around 20-30 lei (€5-8).<br />
A slice of the city<br />
Kendo – martial arts with big swords<br />
– practise in Romania is increasingly<br />
popular. The Kanji Tsushima Cup is<br />
25-26 June. Visit www.kendo-brasov.<br />
ro/ro/evenimente/index.html<br />
Eating out<br />
For the ultimate Italian experience in<br />
town, visit Teo’s La Teo’s (Alexandru<br />
Papiu Ilarian 1, +40 (0)265 21 2244,<br />
www.lateo.ro). It’s great for family<br />
dining, treat yourself to appetisers<br />
rivalling with mains and large wine<br />
list. And for more familiar atmosphere<br />
and service, try the Dublin Irish Pub<br />
(Mihai Viteazu Street 31, +40 (0)265<br />
211 200, www.dublinpubms.ro). A<br />
Victorian Dublin-style establishment<br />
with a touch of Gaelic. Celtic symbols<br />
in solid oak are the designer artist’s<br />
contribution. It does live music and<br />
serves takeaway and a varied dishes<br />
for breakfast, brunches or dinners.<br />
City suggestions<br />
One of the best places to catch up<br />
with friends is 6 Fix café and bar<br />
(Postei Street 12, www.zilesinopti.ro).<br />
If nightclubs with high decibels aren’t<br />
your thing, visit Gallery Café, (Piat˛a<br />
Trandafirilor 17, +40 (0)265 250 590,<br />
www.gallery-caffe.ro) a two-in-one<br />
establishment, for a quieter, time.<br />
Great interior design, great cocktails.<br />
And finally…<br />
Tirgu Mures¸ was the site of the last<br />
executions by burning for witches in<br />
Transylvania, in 1752 and 1753.<br />
Words Adriana Neagu<br />
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