Millennium Roman Catholic Church
About Millennium Roman Catholic Church
The two brick towers can be seen from far away above the rooftops of Fabric. The Millennium Church is the largest Roman Catholic church in Timișoara, and it takes its name from the 1,000th anniversary of the founding of the Hungarian state, which it was built to honour. The building committee was formed in 1896 on the initiative of the parish priest Vudy Antal, with the mayor of Timișoara, Telbisz Károly, as lay president. The foundation stone was laid on 4 October 1896, and the church was consecrated on 13 October 1901. The design is by the architect Ybl Lajos (Ludwig von Ybl), and the building was carried out by the contractor Kremer József.
It is a Neo-Romanesque building, covered on the outside with exposed brick, 71 m long and 27.5 m wide across the façade. The towers reach 65.7 m including the crosses, and the central dome is 45 m high. The interior measures over 1,170 m² and has 48 pews, for a capacity of up to 3,000 people.
What you can see
Above the portal are three life-size statues: the apostles Peter and Paul and, in the middle, Christ with the cross. The towers have clocks, and the right-hand one holds the chapel of St Anthony of Padua. The floor of the church is made of coloured tiles, and the great bell weighs 2,420 kg.
Inside, the Wegenstein organ, a gift of Bishop Alexander Dessewffy, has three manuals and 42 stops; it was restored between July 2004 and April 2005 and is used at Masses and concerts.
Good to know
This is a working parish church, the parish of Timișoara II – Fabric: Masses are held in Romanian, Hungarian and Italian, and it is not visited as a tourist sight during services.
Information verified on 29 October 2026.
- The two brick towers, 65.7 m high, that dominate the Fabric district.
- The statues of the apostles Peter and Paul and of Christ with the cross above the portal.
- The Wegenstein organ with three manuals, a gift of Bishop Alexander Dessewffy.
- The central dome, 45 m high, which can be seen from the streets around the church.
- The chapel of St Anthony of Padua in the right-hand tower.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: Timișoara is on the A1, ~59 km from Arad (~50 minutes) and ~68 km from Lugoj (~55 minutes). The church stands on Piața Romanilor, in the Fabric district, ~2 km from Union Square and the Roman Catholic Dome; do not mistake it for the church of the Dome.
Public transport: Timișoara Nord railway station is ~4 km away. From the city you can take the tram to the Traian Square area, and then it is a few minutes' walk.
- Where to park
On the streets around Piața Romanilor parking is usually in paid zones; the parish publishes no tariffs or reserved spaces. If you come for a service, leave room for worshippers and park on a side street.
- Rules
This is a working church: modest dress, quiet, and no visiting during Masses. Photography inside should be discreet and without flash, and no photographs are taken during services.
- Facilities
organ used at Masses and concerts · chapel in the right-hand tower · benches and green space on Piața Romanilor
Frequently asked questions about Millennium Roman Catholic Church
How long does a visit to Millennium Roman Catholic Church take?
A visit to Millennium Roman Catholic Church takes about 20 min (exterior and interior).
Can you visit Millennium Roman Catholic Church with kids?
Yes, Millennium Roman Catholic Church is suitable for children (park in front of the church).
Where can I park at Millennium Roman Catholic Church?
There is paid parking at Millennium Roman Catholic Church (nearby, paid zone). More under “Where to park”
How do I get to Millennium Roman Catholic Church?
Millennium Roman Catholic Church is located at Piața Romanilor no. 2, Timișoara, Timiș County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Millennium Roman Catholic Church?
The best season for Millennium Roman Catholic Church: All year round (all year).
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