
Timișoara, Romania Known as "Little Vienna" because of its Austro-Hungarian architecture, Timișoara is Romania’s cultural capital-in-waiting. The city was the spark of the 1989 revolution, and today it buzzes with youthful energy, arts, and innovation.
Why go: A historical city with a modern edge.
Don’t miss: Victory Square and the colorful Union Square (Piața Unirii).