I’m sorry if I offended you. This was several years ago, and I was impressed (positively) by the beauty of so many Timisoara buildings (whether deco or older) but sad about the poor condition of many of them. You’ve probably been back there more recently since you’re from there: have more of the buildings been fixed up?
It’s funny how one person’s beautiful is another person’s ugly, isn’t it? When I took a walking tour in Prague last year, the tour guide pointed out the Žižkov Television Tower. He said it had been voted the 2nd ugliest building in the world (by who, I don’t know) but said that Prague residents had grown to love it. I actually don’t think it’s ugly. So I guess it’s all a matter of taste. As for Prague, I’m not saying that people from Timisoara want to rival Prague, I’m saying that it COULD rival Prague, considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world because of its architecture. Prague gets a lot of tourism (outside of the pandemic) and I know Timisoara would like more tourism too.

On some streets there were plenty of people around, but not many tourists, and the backdrop, especially on the main pedestrian boulevard, was so decrepit! I’d love to check it out in or after 2021 to see how far they’ve gotten.

I was in Budapest back in the mid-80s, and don’t remember much detail. I’ll have to check it out again!

It’s not drawing tourists yet, but I’m sure it will in a few years! Just beautiful, and when it’s been restored more it’ll be a clear competitor for Prague.

Thanks!

I have more posts to come about Romania!