Opposite the cathedral there is a beautiful monument dedicated to those killed during the revolution of 1989. There is also Memorial Museum of Revolution (Memorial ul Revolutieri) that will allow learning a lot of important and interesting facts about this historic event. Among the exhibits there are uniforms, historical documents, books and a collection of newspapers, an interesting library and a rich collection of personal belongings of revolutionaries. The museum often hosts representations of interesting historical films.
Those who want to appreciate the diversity of the local architecture are recommended to go to Libertatii Square. The beautiful castle Guniade is situated there. The last large-scale reconstruction of it took place in the 18th century. In the Middle Ages there were numerous fortifications on the site of the Liberty Square.
One of the most interesting cultural institutions of the city is the Banat Village Museum. The museum is a massive cultural open air complex; its main exhibits are old farm buildings, their age is about a hundred years. Beautiful pottery and wooden cabins were moved to the museum from various suburbs. The museum often hosts exciting recreational activities for guests. Visitors can witness colorful folk performances or take a couple of lessons in craftsmanship.
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