The building of the old synagogue, which construction took place in the second half of the 19th century, is of great historical value nowadays. The building is pretty significant in size. Its appearance is an amazing combination of eclectic and Moorish architectural styles. The hall on the first floor is so big that it can accommodate up to 3000 people at once. Presently, a part of the building is occupied by the Philharmonic, several halls are allocated to exhibitions and conferences.
Timisoara Art Museum is popular with admirers of painting. Its unique collection began to emerge in 1879. Originally, unique art masterpieces were donated by city collectors and art historians. Today, the museum's collection includes more than 8500 art canvases. Since the museum's collection grew literally every year, the museum changed buildings repeatedly. Since 1947, it occupies the castle of Hunyadi.
The Weiss Palace, built in 1912, is a bright architectural monument of the early 20th century. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Weiss family used to be one of the wealthiest in the city. Its members were major industrialists, doctors, and entrepreneurs. Currently, the historical palace is privately owned. Only a few rooms located on the first floor are open to the public. They are occupied by various commercial institutions nowadays.
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