Best Things To Do in Bucharest, Romania
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The square is named for the 1989 event in which the rule of the Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was finally overthrown. It was a historic event in which over 100,000 people gathered in one place to boo and jeer at him. The square itself isn't as remarkable as the buildings that surround it. There is an ugly monument in the center which of the locals call 'the olive on a cocktail stic...Read more -
C E C Bank Palace
(497 Votes)
This is the headquarters of the Romanian National Savings Bank. It might not function that way for much longer as the building has been sold off, for reasons stating that it is no longer fit to serve as a modern bank. However no new headquarters have been found. As such, most of the elegantly beautiful building is not open to visitors except for the CEC Museum in the main hall. The Museum brief...Read more -
Romanian National Opera
(251 Votes)
This is the city's home for classical Opera and ballet. The productions are generally thought to be excellent. The classical building in which the shows are held was built in the 1950s. The auditorium is richly decorated inside. If you don't want to catch a show but simply wish for a guided tour, a tour can be organized for a minimum of 10 people by prior appointment. Contact the tour organizer...Read more -
Cotroceni Palace
(129 Votes)
This is the official residence of the president of Romania and also the location of the the National Cotroceni Museum. The first building on the site was a monastery built in the seventeenth Century. Later the area became the favored location of the Royal Family. Carol I of Romania ordered a palace to be built on the site. Under communist rule the palace was known as a center to inculcate child...Read more -
Also known as Liberty Park, this park doubles as a historical monument in remembrance of socialist militants. It is famous for the tree-lined esplanade that courses through and around it's shimmering lake. Altogether it comprises of about 30 acres worth of landscaped gardens. Check out the elegant and solemn Mausoleum, a World War 1 Monument which was originally a communist monument. There's al...Read more -
The square does not have much historical appeal. Its claim to fame is relatively simple - That it is one of the largest squares in the country. Most of its traffic comes from the fact that it is one of the city's main transportation hubs, containing the Piata Unirii metro station, as well as being the central destination for many buses. There is a small park with fountains and benches at the sq...Read more -
Bucharest Botanical Garden
(151 Votes)
Established in 1860, this century and a half old botanical garden has slowly and steadily built a respectable reputation for itself. Though damaged in WWII bombings, the 17.5 hectare garden now has over 10000 species of plants - decoratives, rare species, Mediterranean flowers, Italian flora, roses, iris, and medicinal. The greenhouses, a separate section, house plants from all over the world i...Read more -
National Military Museum Bucharest
(127 Votes)
Even though the museum currently boasts a collection of over a million military items and artifacts, much of the initial connection was lost to various tragedies in the Museum's past. Still, the museum does an excellent job of chronologically depicting Romania's military history, right from the pre-Roman era days to its current involvement in the United Nations. The periods covered include: Da...Read more -
National Museum Of Romanian History
(148 Votes)
The museum 60 exhibition rooms cover Romanian history from prehistoric to Modern Times. There is special emphasis on the Dacian period, The transformation of culture under Roman rule, the revolution of 1848, and Romania under Russian rule. The three artifacts that people mostly come here to see are: A plaster cast of Trajan's column (Commemorating the Roman emperor's victory over the Dacian ki...Read more -
Dionysos Wine Bar
(43 Votes)
This is about as cute wine and cheese restaurant as you can find. It's also one of the city's favorite such restaurants. With over 30 varieties of wine served in a comfortable and cozy atmosphere, this is pretty much a one-stop-shop. The staff is very friendly and the service is excellent. You won't find much by the way of food so don't plan to have dinner here. In fact, have dinner somewhere e...Read more -
Biserica Sfantul Antonie- Curtea Veche
(75 Votes)
This is the oldest church in Bucharest, completed in 1558 by Prince Mircea Shepherd, who was eventually entombed over here. For the next two centuries this was where Romanian Royals were coronated. The church's Mystique was especially enhanced when in 1848, when the massive fire of the city burned the church but left the icon of St. Anthony entirely untouched. Architecturally, the church has so...Read more -
Parcul Alexandru Ioan Cuza
(280 Votes)
At 85 hectares this is one of the largest parks in the city. It surrounds the Lake Titan. The main attraction here are the 5 islands in the middle of the lake - Pensioners’ Island, the IOR Island, the Roses’ Island, the Drowned People’s Island and the Dogs’ Island. It is often commented that these cutesy names alone account for the park's popularity. Nearby there is a Pe...Read more -
Bellu Cemetery
(42 Votes)
This is the largest and most famous cemetery in the country. In use since 1858, the cemetery is popular with tourists thanks to the incredible number of historic figures and dignitaries and personalities buried here, most of them Romanian of course. These include artists, scientists, architects, mathematicians, actors, professors, journalists, historians, religious and political leaders, playwr...Read more -
Muzeul National George Enescu
(40 Votes)
Although many seem to think that this is indeed the house of George Enescu, it is not. The house was formerly owned by the landowner George Cantacuzin. It was not until 1956, one year after George Enescu's death, that the house was converted into a museum dedicated to his life and art. If you don't know, George Enescu was one of Romania's foremost composers in his time. The house is not only fi...Read more -
Player Club
(28 Votes)
This is a huge nightclub. Part of the scale of the place comes from its partially open air setting. This allows for the placement of massive Greek pillars, a swimming pool in the middle, a catwalk, and performance booths. There literally may not be a better place to party in the city. The crowd is usually a mix of locals and foreigners. The sound and acoustic design is state-of-the-art. And the...Read more