In 2021, when it becomes the European Capital of Culture, Timisoara expects over 800,000 tourists to stay at least one night in the city and over 200,000 visitors – who arrive and leave on the same day, a figure 2.5 times higher compared to last year, stated Simion Giurca, Travel Expert Advisor of the Timisoara 2021 European Capital of Culture Association.
Last year, approximately 330,000 tourists and 100,000 visitors reached Timisoara, and for this year, authorities estimate a slight increase for both segments.
The Timisoara 2021 European Capital of Culture Association alone will host over 700 events, in addition to hundreds of others organized by various other institutions.
Based on promotional activities and articles generated by foreign journalists who visited Timisoara starting in August 2019, we hope that in 2020, tourist traffic will exceed 400,000 tourists, compared to 330,000 last year, Giurca specified.
Timisoara aims to develop its business travel offers, as well as increase the offer and prestige of the tourist destination itself, with attractive offers for cultural tourism, city-breaks, health tourism, authentic and site-specific gastronomic offers, wine tourism offers, etc.
The Timisoara 2021 – European Capital of Culture Association was established in 2010, at the initiative of a group of cultural figures, institutional managers, and volunteers, and was designated to support and develop the candidacy file.
The cultural programs derived from this file, called the BidBook, which won the competition, are implemented in partnership and collaboration with 27 cultural institutions and organizations, plus independent cultural operators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many tourists are expected in Timisoara in 2021?
Authorities estimate a total of 1 million visitors, including 800,000 overnight tourists and 200,000 day-trippers.
What types of tourism is Timisoara focusing on?
The city aims to develop business travel, cultural tourism, health tourism, authentic gastronomy, and wine tourism packages.
How many events will take place during the European Capital of Culture year?
The Timisoara 2021 Association alone will host over 700 events, supplemented by hundreds more from partner institutions.