aerial view timisoara with dramatic sunset sky maria theresia bastion downtown |
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| The Maria Theresia Bastion in Timi?oara stands as the largest preserved section of the 18th-century Austrian-Hungarian fortress that once encircled the city. Named in honor of Empress Maria Theresa, its construction between 1732 and 1734 was a significant undertaking in the Vauban-style fortification of Timi?oara. This imposing structure, spanning approximately 1.7 hectares, served a crucial defensive role, featuring thick walls and strategically positioned flanks. Today, while a portion of the former fortress has been integrated into the modern cityscape, the Theresia Bastion remains a prominent landmark, repurposed to house commercial spaces, restaurants, cultural institutions like parts of the Banat Museum, and offering a tangible link to Timi?oara's military and architectural past. |
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