HUNYADI CASTLE

Built between 1307 and 1315 by Charles Robert of Anjou, King of Hungary, it was enlarged by Iancu of Hunedoara (Hunyadi) in the 15th century and served as a barracks in the 18th century. Damaged by earthquakes and battles, rebuilt several times, its current appearance dates back to 1856. The castle houses the Banat Museum, which traces the history of the region. It also includes a natural sciences section. But it has been closed for several years for renovation, with no known reopening date at the time of closure. Temporary exhibitions are organized at the Theresia bastion.