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Bucharest
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| Preference: | Cultural, Tourist-free, $$ |
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| First to Review: | Carmen Cristal |
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Activities , Family , Cultural Updated 550 days ago
Good to come in autumn, nice weather, and some very nice places to spend a few days and nights. A tour of the city by bike can be interesting and rewarding, sometimes a bit extreme depending of the hour of the day - also a tour of the main and most important parks can be relaxing.
Review by Sussy Di Sicilia
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Activities , Tourist-free , Cultural Updated 595 days ago
Known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards, glorious Belle Époque buildings and a reputation for the high life (which in the 1900s earned its nickname of "Little Paris"), Bucharest, Romania's largest city and capital, is today a bustling metropolis.
Romanian legend has it that the city of Bucharest was founded on the banks of the Dambovita River by a shepherd named Bucur, whose name literarily means "joy." His flute playing reportedly dazzled the people and his hearty wine from nearby vineyards endeared him to the local traders, who gave his name to the place.
In the 15th century, the princely court of Vlad Tepes (thought to have been the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula) was established here and by the end of the 17th century, the city had become the capital of the province of Walachia. In 1862, Bucharest became the capital of Romania.
Remodeled in the late 19th century by French and French-trained architects, the city features large neoclassical buildings, fashionable parks, and even its very own Arc de Triomphe on the elegant Soseaua Kiseleff, an avenue longer than the famed Champs-Elysees and home to the city's mansion district.
Bucharest is laden with historical charm - from the streets of the Old City Centre, which are slowly being restored, to the grand architecture of the Royal Palace and the lush green of Cismigiu Park. The city also claims a large number of museums, art galleries, exquisite Orthodox churches and unique architectural sites.
Nicolae Ceausescu's legacy, including the Parliament Palace (formerly called the People's Palace), which at 3.76 million square feet stands as the world's second largest building after the U.S. Pentagon, provides an interesting introduction to the dictator's megalomaniac vision.
Bucharest's buzzing cultural scene - 37 museums, 22 theatres, concert halls, opera house, 18 art galleries, jazz clubs and hip nightclubs - will certainly keep you busy. Every two years, Bucharest is host to the George Enescu International Festival, a prestigious cultural event named after the famous Romanian musician and composer. Renowned orchestras, conductors and soloists perform at the Romanian Athenaeum, a hall with acoustics comparable to Milan's La Scala.
City Landmarks : House of the Free Press, The Arch of Triumph, Calea Victoriei, Cantacuzino Palace, Revolution Square, The Royal Palace, The Romanian Athenaeum, Parliament Palace, Civic Centre, Metropolitan Church etc.
Review by Laur
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Attraction , Tourist-free , $ Updated 707 days ago
Bucharest city is the capital of Romania and has 2.5 million citizens. You can find here a lot of attractions, from museums, parks, nightlife and a lot of interesting things.
Review by Andrei Mainea
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Attraction , $$ Updated 711 days ago
Bucharest, my hometown, can be often crowded & noisy, but is certainly never boring. Sports, cultural events, tourist attractions, beautiful parks, a vibrant nightlife and more other interesting things to discover - you can have them all in Bucharest. Not to mention the business events & opportunities and the international fairs & exhibitions held here ( visit our website for calendar of this year events).
Review by Carmen Cristal
