"La Elefant" House, Timisoara

The building is located at the corner of Piata Unirii and Vasile Alecsandri street. No one really knows where the name comes from, but the locals refer to it by this name. The actual façade, in Baroque style, was designed with professionalism by architect Serban Sturdza, between 1980 and 1981.

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Sight Name: "La Elefant" House
Sight Location: Timisoara, Romania (See walking tours in Timisoara)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Timisoara, Romania

Create Your Own Walk in Timisoara

Creating your own self-guided walk in Timisoara is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Timisoara Introduction Walking Tour

One of the largest cities in Romania, Timisoara holds an honorary spot on one's travel map. One will be thrilled with the city’s harmoniously grouped landmarks and of course, it is incredible that the city houses quite a number of squares with historical value. Are you curious to visit Timisoara? Check out the city’s prominent landmarks.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles

Palaces and Castles Walking Tour

The “Little Vienna” has amazed thousands of curious eyes for many years. This is thanks to the stunning palaces built in various styles, meant to lure visitors from all over the world. Take this tour to appreciate the most important historical buildings in Timisoara.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles