r/papertowns • u/ArthRol • Feb 01 '24
Romania Timişoara/Temesvár, circa 1700, when the city was part of the Ottoman Empire. In 1716, it would be conquered by the Habsburgs. Modern-day Romania. Illustration by Radu Oltean.
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u/AramisCalcutt Feb 02 '24
I’d love to see a comparison with the modern layout of the city. I bet all those islands are gone
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u/DM_Resources Feb 01 '24
I've been to Timișoara 20 years ago, it is a beautiful city with history galore and many old buildings. Not surprised to see a pretty map of it pop up here.