Heritage of Timișoara

Cetate 4 Martin Luther u.

Maria Theresia Bastion

Egyéb elnevezések:

Provisions Bastion

Befejezés dátuma:

1734

  • Építész: unknown
  • Építési engedély: 1732
  • Tulajdon jogállása: Köz- és magántulajdon
  • Védettségi státusz: Műemléki épület
    Timișoara Forterss
    TM-II-a-A-06103
  • Fő építészeti stílus Baroque (central-european)
  • Alaprajz Rectangular Complex
  • Szintek száma 2
  • Jelenlegi funkció Art Center/Museum




Originally known as the Provisions Bastion, this structure is part of the first defensive ring of Timișoara’s bastionary fortress. It was the first of the nine bastions to be completed (1734) and is the only one preserved almost in its entirety. Construction began in 1732, its primary function being the fortified storage of food supplies, with a capacity of up to 2,800 tons of flour, supported by its own infrastructure (bakeries, water supply).

Its layout is unique: it features an enclosed inner courtyard, external flanking “ears,” and casemates along its entire length. It was heavily fortified and separated from the city by a flooded moat, accessed via bridges. In 1744, it was named after Empress Maria Theresa.

The bastion was continuously upgraded throughout the 18th century and played a key defensive role, including during the 1849 siege. By the late 19th century, it was demilitarized and adapted to civilian and industrial uses.

Despite plans for its demolition—including proposals in the 1930s—it was ultimately preserved. Major restoration works took place in 1968–1969 (with significant alterations, including partial demolition) and again between 2008 and 2010, when some original features were unfortunately lost.

Az adatlap szerzői:

Kutatás és szöveg: Dragoș Iovănescu

Helyszíni felmérés: Dragoș Iovănescu

Fényképész: Marius Vasile

Utolsó módosítás: 2 săptămâni în urmă

Közzétéve: 21 martie 2026

Niciun material de pe această platformă online/site nu poate fi reprodus parţial, integral, modificat fără permisiunea anterioară explicită, prin acordul scris al Asociaţiei PRIN BANAT.


Conţinutul acestei platforme online/site, textele, grafica, fotografiile, software-ul, logo-urile şi orice alte materiale prezente pe site sunt protejate de legea dreptului de autor şi sunt proprietatea Asociaţiei PRIN BANAT. Află mai multe în secțiunea Felhasználási feltételek.

Járulj hozzá ehhez az épülethez!

v3