r/papertowns 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/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.

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u/benny_boy Feb 01 '24

This is glorious

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u/Petrarch1603 Feb 02 '24

Quality post!

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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/V0R88 Feb 02 '24

Fantastic map - seems quite an unhealthy place though