Piața Soarelui

Piața Soarelui is a marketplace in Timișoara, Timiș County. Piața Soarelui is situated nearby to the park Parcul Soarelui, as well as near the casino Norebo.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dan Păltinișanu Stadium and Constantin Jude Sports Hall.

Dan Păltinișanu Stadium

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The Dan Păltinișanu Stadium, named after footballer Dan Păltinișanu, was a multi-purpose stadium in Timișoara, Romania. Before getting demolished in 2025 it had a seating capacity of 32,972, the second-largest in Romania. Dan Păltinișanu Stadium is situated 1 km northwest of Piața Soarelui.

Constantin Jude Sports Hall

Sports venue

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Constantin Jude Sports Hall is an indoor arena in Timișoara, formerly known as Olimpia Hall. It was designed by architect Sorin Gavra in 1968. It is used as a base for local basketball, handball, volleyball and futsal teams. Constantin Jude Sports Hall is situated 1½ km north of Piața Soarelui.

Elisabetin Roman Catholic Church

Church

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The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Roman Catholic church in the Elisabetin district of Timișoara. Located in Nicolae Bălcescu Square, the neo-Gothic church was built between 1912 and 1919 after a project by architect Károly Salkovits. Elisabetin Roman Catholic Church is situated 2 km northwest of Piața Soarelui.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Girocului and Elisabetin.

Girocului

Suburb

Girocului, also known as Martirilor, is a district in southern Timișoara. It was built between 1970 and 1985, as a consequence of the urban systematization carried out by the Communist Party, which aimed at increasing the population of Timișoara.

Elisabetin

Suburb

Elisabetin is a historic district of Timișoara. It is noted for the vast reserve of 1900s-style architecture and the multitude of parks. Also here is the university area of the city with the related buildings, many of which have historical value.