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May 16, 2023 · Table of Contents. Is Bucharest worth visiting? Pros and cons of traveling to the Romanian capital. What I liked about Bucharest. The old town. The people. Our hotel. Sightseeing. No crowds. It’s inexpensive. What I didn’t like about Bucharest. The traffic. Which is better to visit Budapest or Bucharest? Which is better Prague or Bucharest?
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- THE CURRENCY IS THE ROMANIAN LEI (DESPITE BEING IN THE EUROPEAN UNION) Romania joined the EU in 2007, however it’s not currently part of the Eurozone.
- BUCHAREST IS SUPER AFFORDABLE. What makes Bucharest stand out as an up-and-coming tourist destination is the fact that it’s very affordable when compared to its storied counterparts in western Europe.
- BUCHAREST ISN’T THAT BEAUTIFUL, BUT THAT’S ITS APPEAL. We’ll be frank with you - Bucharest isn’t aesthetically beautiful, but we think that’s its appeal.
- BUCHAREST IS SAFE. We felt incredibly safe in Bucharest, and every local we spoke to waxed lyrical about how safe Bucharest is; no terrorism, low violent crime, and low petty crime (no pesky pickpockets!).
- Take A Sightseeing Bus Tour
- Discover The Hidden Churches of Bucharest
- Take A Tour of The Revolution Square
- Attend A Concert at The Romanian Athenaeum
- Roam Through The Streets of The Old Town
- Curtea Veche (The Old Princely Court)Archeological Museum
- Admire The City’S Beautiful Architecture
- Visit The Palace and Cathedral of The Patriarchy
- Bucharest Village Museum
- Relax in The Herāstrāu Park
Walking is definitely the best way to explore a new place. However, Bucharest is a big city with many interesting sites, so trying to see them all by foot would be rather difficult. So ideally, you should go both by foot and by bus. Like all major cities in Europe, Bucharest has its own Hop-on-Hop-off Bus. The sightseeing bus stops at 13 of the mos...
The old Orthodox churches in Bucharest aren’t probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of places to visit in the capital. But many of these religious edifices are true architectural monuments, well worth your time, even if you are not into religious services. Some of these churches date back to the 17th and 18th centuries and are ...
When we lived in Romania, this place was known as Piața Palatului (Palace Square). But in 1989 some of the bloodiest fights took place on or near this square, so in commemoration of those horrific days, the square was renamed Piața Revolutiei(Revolution Square.) At the center of the square, right in front of the former Central Committee building of...
At one end of Calea Victoriei you’ll come across the majestic building of the Athenaeum, Romania’s most prestigious concert hall. The building is strikingly beautiful, with a large portico adorned with Ionic columns and a high dome with round windows. The inside of the building is equally impressive. The circular concert hall features rich decorati...
One of the biggest attractions in Bucharest is Centrul Vechi (the Old Town), which lies in the very center of the city. As the name suggests, this is the oldest area of Bucharest stretching from the north of the Dâmboviţa river, to Calea Victoriei on the west, Regina Elisabeta on the north, and Bulevardul Brătianu on the east. Here you’ll find a mi...
Curtea Veche (the Old Court, or the Royal Court) is an archeological site located on French Street, in the Old Center of Bucharest. This used to be the center of political and economic activity in the medieval period of Bucharest. The Palace at Curtea Veche was built during the rule of Vlad III Dracula, in 1459. Hence the statue of Vlad the Impaler...
Bucharest has an astonishing architectural diversity. An interesting mix of Neoclassical, Art Nouveau, Modernist, and Soviet architecture. And while the latter is immediately apparent, in the city’s central areas you will discover elaborate façades and many old buildings that display charm and elegance. In terms of urban development, the city’s mai...
One of the most attractive touristic points in Bucharest is Dealul Mitropoliei(Mitropoliei Hill) and the two important buildings atop of it: the Palace of the Patriarchy, built in 1908, and the Cathedral of the Patriarchy, which dates back to 1654. The palace serves as a conference center, event venue and is home to the administrative offices of th...
You wouldn’t expect to see barns and rural homes in a bustling metropolis like Bucharest. And yet, nestled right in the heart of Romania’s beautiful capital lies one of Europe’s oldest ethnographic collections: the Bucharest Village Museum. An entire settlement designed to give you an insight into the rural Romanian life across time. The location o...
Herāstrāu is Bucharest’s largest park, spreading on 187 hectares. The park is old and aged, but it’s really beautiful and the city keeps it clean and safe. Definitely one of the nicest places to visit in Bucharest. The park was laid around Lake Herăstrău which is fed by the Colentina river. The lake has a beautiful long promenade where you can walk...
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- Old Town. So, what is Bucharest like? Is Bucharest nice? It might surprise you to know that Bucharest’s Old Town, also known as Lipscani, is small but charming, with a really vibrant atmosphere.
- Bucharest’s architecture. Another thing I loved about Bucharest was its architecture, or should I say, its architectural juxtapositions. You see, while Bucharest is certainly home to many grand buildings in the neoclassical, Art Nouveau, and native Brâncovenesc style, it also bears the scars of the brutal Soviet regime, with socialist realism and later modernist styles making their presence known in the city.
- Green spaces. I was fully expecting Bucharest to be a concrete jungle, but when I arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by the number of green spaces in the city centre!
- Great café scene. Most of Eastern Europe and the Balkans have a great coffee culture (it was one of the things I loved most about Belgrade in Serbia), and Bucharest is no different.
Dec 10, 2023 · Timezone. Facts. Food. Hotels. Restaurants. Transportation. Festivals. Cost of living. Safety. Famous people. Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. It is located in the southeast of Romania, about 140 kilometers north of the Danube River and Bulgarian border.
Table of Contents skip to specific sections faster. Understanding Bucharest: The Capital of Romania. As the bustling capital of Romania, Bucharest is more than just a travel destination; it’s the political, cultural, and economic heart of the country.
