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Caransebeș
The old town of the Banat border guards, with a museum in their barracks, the churches of the centre and the Roman ruins of Tibiscum on the edge of town.
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What to see in Caransebeș
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
1Ethnography and history museumMuzeul de Etnografie și al Regimentului de Graniță
The county museum, in the former border guard barracks on Dragalina Square, with collections of ethnography, archaeology and the history of the Banat border regiment.
Centru (Piața Dragalina)
2Roman archaeological siteCastrul roman Tibiscum
The ruins of the Roman fort and town of Tibiscum, on the left bank of the Timiș at Jupa, in an archaeological reserve run by the Caransebeș museum.
Jupa
3Historic Orthodox churchBiserica Sfântul Gheorghe
The town's oldest Orthodox church, known as the old cathedral of Caransebeș, rebuilt in the 18th century on the site of a medieval monastery.
Centru (Piața Sfântul Gheorghe)
4Catholic church and ruinsBiserica romano-catolică și ruinele medievale
The former Franciscan friary church, now the Roman Catholic parish church, in Baroque style, with the ruins of a medieval church beside it on Revoluției Square.
Centru (Piața Revoluției)
5Orthodox cathedralCatedrala Episcopală „Învierea Domnului”
The Orthodox cathedral of the Diocese of Caransebeș, built between 1996 and 2010, with two towers and a facade mosaic, on pedestrian Episcopiei Street.
Centru
Where to eat in Caransebeș
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Burgers and grill
Grill House
Burger restaurant on Calea Orșovei, with grilled dishes such as pljeskavica and home-made sauces.
Centru (Calea Orșovei) - 2Bistro and café
Opium
Bistro and café in the centre, on C.D. Loga Street, for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with themed evenings.
Centru - 3Pizzeria and restaurant
Pizzeria Roberto
Pizzeria and restaurant on Ardealului Street, in the north of town, with a wide menu from pizza to grilled dishes.
Nord (Pipirig) - 4Romanian restaurant
La Mărgan
Romanian restaurant and pizzeria on Calea Orșovei, with a terrace, breakfast, a lunch menu of the day and soups.
Centru (Calea Orșovei) - 5Restaurant and pizzeria
Casa Jolie
Restaurant in the centre, on C.D. Loga Street, with pizza and cooked dishes, and table bookings and home delivery through its own website.
Centru
Where to stay in Caransebeș
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 1Guesthouse with restaurant
Kolpinghaus
Guesthouse with a restaurant, garden, terrace and bar in the east of town, with breakfast and free parking.
Est (Colonia Carboniferă Veche) - 2Holiday apartment
CineArte Residence
One-bedroom apartment with a living room, kitchen and balcony on Dragalina Square, next to the museum.
Centru (Piața Dragalina) - 3Guesthouse
Pensiunea Teo
Guesthouse with a garden and free private parking on Traian Doda Street, about 1.2 km from the centre.
Nord-est (Pipirig) - 4Guesthouse
Pensiunea Zodiac
Guesthouse with a garden, bar and private parking on Calea Severinului, at the southern edge of town.
Sud (Caransebeșul Nou) - 5Hotel with restaurant
Regal Ballroom
Three-star hotel with a restaurant, bar and terrace on Nicolae Bălcescu Street, with a buffet breakfast.
Vest (strada Nicolae Bălcescu)
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Caransebeș?
We recommend Muzeul de Etnografie și al Regimentului de Graniță (ethnography and history museum, Centru (Piața Dragalina)): It is the county museum that also runs the Tibiscum site, housed in a category A listed building; it holds 4.2 on Google from 175 reviews. Other picks: Castrul roman Tibiscum, Biserica Sfântul Gheorghe, Biserica romano-catolică și ruinele medievale and Catedrala Episcopală „Învierea Domnului”.
Where to eat in Caransebeș?
We recommend Grill House (burgers and grill, Centru (Calea Orșovei)): It holds 4.9 on Google from more than 1,100 reviews, the best score in town at that volume. Other picks: Opium, Pizzeria Roberto, La Mărgan and Casa Jolie.
Where to stay in Caransebeș?
We recommend Kolpinghaus (guesthouse with restaurant, Est (Colonia Carboniferă Veche)): It holds 9.1 on Booking from nearly 200 reviews and 4.4 on Google from nearly 400, the largest volume among places to stay in town. Other picks: CineArte Residence, Pensiunea Teo, Pensiunea Zodiac and Regal Ballroom.
How far is Caransebeș from Reșița?
About 45 km by road from Reșița.
How do you choose the places?
For each category we pick at most five places and check them: they exist, they are open and they are worth the trip. We take no money to list a place.