Huniade Castle

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The Huniade Castle (Castelul Huniazilor in Romanian) is the oldest monument of Timişoara, built between 1443 and 1447 by John Hunyadi over the old royal castle dating from the 14th century (built during the reign of Charles of Anjou). It currently houses the History Section and the Natural Sciencies Section of the Banat Museum.

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Coordinates: 45°45′11.43″N 21°13′37.55″E / 45.753175°N 21.2270972°E / 45.753175; 21.2270972