Union Square, St. George Roman-Catholic Cathedral

The St. George’s Roman Catholic Cathedral (Catedrala Sfântul Gheorghe) is an early 18th-century Baroque architectural style Catholic church located in the hi...
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The St. George’s Roman Catholic Cathedral (Catedrala Sfântul Gheorghe) is an early 18th-century Baroque architectural style Catholic church located in the historic Union Square (Piața Unirii) of Timisoara, Romania. The cathedral, which is dedicated to Saint George, is also referred to as the Roman Catholic Dome (Domul Romano Catolic). The building is designated a Historical Romanian Monument under Romania’s classification.

The cathedral is considered to be the most unitary and representative Baroque building in the city Timisoara. The double cross design of the church’s sanctuary, as well as the double cross towers of its exterior, serve the symbolic role of protecting Christianity from Ottoman imperialism. In 1756 the Roman Catholic Dome was designated by Empress Maria Theresa as the first church of the city.
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