Bucharest
City in Romania
Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania.
Bucharest is subdivided into 6 sectors (Sector 1...Sector 6), each governed by a local mayor.
How to Reach Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (IATA Code- OTP) is Romania's busiest international airport. It is located in Otopeni, 16.5 km north of Bucharest city center.
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Hotels in Geneva
There are many hotels in Bucharest.
Tourist Places in Bucharest
I have described 89 best places to travel in Bucharest. You will need an entry fee of around US$ 127 to visit all the places listed below.
Day-1:
Romanian Railway Museum
Museum
The Railways Museum was founded in June 1939.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: 4 Lei (US$ 0.79) for adult. 2 Lei (US$ 0.40) for pensioner and student.
How to go: It is located northeast side of North Railway Station.
National Military Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 16 Lei (US$ 3.17) for adult. 8 Lei (US$ 1.59) for retired. 4 Lei (US$ 0.79) for student.
How to go: It is located about 900 meters from Romanian Railway Museum towards southeast at Strada Mircea Vulcanescu 125-127.
Bucharest Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden
Visiting Time: 14th March to 16th October - 8 AM to 8 PM every day. 17th October to 12th March - 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 5 Lei (US$ 0.99).
How to go: It is located about 900 meters from National Military Museum towards southwest.
Palatul Cotroceni
Museum
Cotroceni Palace is the official residence of the President of Romania. The palace also houses the National Cotroceni Museum.
The royal palace was constructed in 1893. During the rule of King Ferdinand I and Queen Marie, the north wing of the palace was completed. A gymnastics hall at the semi-basement was also built.
In 1925, added a living room with a gazebo on the first floor. On the second floor, added a small terrace on the northern face along with an additional gazebo. The renovation work continued til 1929. In 1977, an earthquake damaged the palace severely.
In 1991 the palace became the headquarters of the Romanian Presidency and the old wing of the ensemble was opened to the public as Cotroceni National Museum.
Inside the Premises: The Hall of Honor, The German Living Room, The Hunting Room, The Flowers' Room, The Library, The Great Hall of Receptions, The Royal Dining Room, The Apartments.
Visiting Time: The visits are allowed only with a previous appointment, at a least one day before from Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 5 PM by mailing at vizitare@muzeulcotroceni.ro or by Phone: 021-317.31.07, 0725.518.381.
Museum Entry Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Church - Sunday.
Entry Fee: 100 minutes Foreign language - English/ French/ Italian/ Spanish (Medieval Kitchen, Inner Courtyard, Church, Hall of honour, Cellar, 1st floor and 2nd floor) - 70 Lei (US$ 13.89) for adult. 17.5 Lei (US$ 3.47) for student. 35 Lei (US$ 6.94) for senior. 700 Lei (US$ 138.87) for private VIP max 6 person. Classic 60 minutes Romanian language (courtyard, 1st floor and 2nd floor) - 60 Lei (US$ 11.90) for adult. 15 Lei (US$ 2.98) for student. 30 Lei (US$ 5.95) for senior. 600 Lei (US$ 119.03) for private VIP max 6 person. 100 minutes Romanian language (Medieval Kitchen, Inner Courtyard, Church, Hall of honor, Cellar, 1st floor and 2nd floor) - 50 Lei (US$ 9.92) for adult. 12.5 Lei (US$ 2.48) for student. 25 Lei (US$ 4.96) for senior. 500 Lei (US$ 99.19) for private VIP max 6 person. Classic 60 minutes Romanian language (Innder courtyard, 1st floor and 2nd floor) - 40 Lei (US$ 7.94) for adult. 10 Lei (US$ 1.98) for student. 20 Lei (US$ 3.97) for senior. 500 Lei (US$ 99.19) for private VIP max 6 person.
Photography: Restricted at Outer and Inner Courtyard. 20 Lei (US$ 3.97) for Camera. Video - 50 Lei (US$ 9.92).
How to go: It is located south end of Bucharest Botanical Garden.
Museum of Senses
Museum
Visiting Time: Monday to Sunday - 10 AM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee: 35 Lei (US$ 6.94) for adult. 25 Lei (US$ 4.96) for child age 5-15. 90 Lei (US$ 17.85) for family.
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Palatul Cotroceni towards southwest at Bulevardul Doina Cornea 4.
Day-2:
Drumul Taberei Park
Park
There is a beautiful fountain and a bridge. A beautiful green house. There are free bicycle rent at the entrance.
How to go: It is located about 2.3 km from Museum of Senses towards southwest. Nearest metro station is Parc Drumul Taberei Subway station, line M5, in front of the park.
Bucharest National Opera House
Opera House
It is one of the four national opera in Romania.
In 1953, the new theater for opera and ballet with a capacity of 952 seats was constructed for two international festivals that occurred in July and August 1953. The first performance was held on 9 January 1954.
Show Price: Depending on seating show, ticket can range from 6 Lei (US$ 1.19) to 65 Lei (US$ 12.90). VIP ticket may cost 200 Lei (US$ 39.68).
How to go: It is located about 4 km from Drumul Taberei Park towards northeast and about 600 meters from National Military Museum towards southeast at Bulevardul Mihail Kogalniceanu 70-72. It is near Eroilor 2 (M5) Subway station.
Izvor Park
Park
The park offering views of the Palace of the Parliament.
How to go: The Park is on the south bank of the Dambovita River. About 550 meters from Bucharest National Opera House towards southeast. Izvor Subway station is located northeast side of the park.
Muzeul National de Arta Contemporana
Art Museum
MNAC, The National Museum of Contemporary Art is located in a new glass wing of the Palace of the Parliament.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Romania National Art Gallery Or European Art Gallery Or Romania Historical Area - 24 Lei (US$ 4.76) for adult. 12 Lei (US$ 2.38) for senior. 6 Lei (US$ 1.19) for student. Art Collection Museum - 32 Lei (US$ 6.35) for adult. 16 Lei (US$ 3.17) for senior. 7 Lei (US$ 1.39) for student. K.H. Zambaccian Museum or Theodor Pallady Museum - 12 Lei (US$ 2.30) for adult. 6 Lei (US$ 1.19) for senior. 3 Lei (US$ 0.60) for student.
How to go: It is located south of Izvor Park.
Palace of Parliament
Palace
The Palace of the Parliament is the heaviest building in the world, largest parliament in the world and also the second largest administrative building in the world after the Pentagon, United States.
It was built in 25 June 1984 - 1997. The National Museum of Contemporary Art is located in a new glass wing of the Palace of the Parliament. About 1000 rooms including 440 offices, more than 30 ballrooms, 4 restaurants, 3 libraries, 2 underground parking lots, 1 large concert room, 1 unfinished pool.
Visiting Time: March to October - 9 AM to 5 PM every day. November to February - 10 AM to 4 PM every day. The tickets are purchased on the day of the visit, only from the ticket office inside the Exhibition Hall "Constantin Brâncusi", Izvor Street, no. 2-4. Payment can be made in cash or by bank card.
Entry Fee: Standard Tour - 40 Lei (US$ 7.94) for adult. 20 Lei (US$ 3.97) for student age 19-25. 10 Lei (US$ 1.98) for child age 7-18. Standard Tour + Basement - 45 Lei (US$ 7.94) for adult. 23 Lei (US$ 4.56) for student age 19-25. 15 Lei (US$ 2.98) for child age 7-18.
How to go: It is located south of Izvor Park.
Catedrala Mantuirii Neamului
Church
The People's Salvation Cathedral, also known as the National Cathedral is the largest by volume and area, the tallest (127 meters when completed) and longest (126 meters) Orthodox church building in the world. The Cathedral will have the largest mosaic collection (interior decoration) in the world when it is completed. It has the tallest (44 meters), widest (25.2 meters) and longest Orthodox church nave in the world. It is the 2nd widest and 8th tallest among all naves in the world. It has the world's largest Orthodox iconostasis (an iconostasis is a wall of icons and religious paintings, separating the nave from the sanctuary in a church), which is 23.8 meters length and 17.1 meters height. It also has the world's largest free-swinging church bell. It is the tallest domed cathedral in the world (127 meters when completed 120 meters at the moment). It is the 3rd tallest domed church building in the world and will also become the 14th tallest church building in the world when completed.
Building began in December 2010 and was consecrated on 25 November 2018.
How to go: It is located about 200 meters southwest of Palace of Parliament.
Grand Casino Bucharest
Casino
How to go: It is located southwest corner of Salvation Cathedral.
Day-3:
Vacaresti Nature Park
Nature Preserved
The park area is 470 acres.
How to go: Nearest metro station is Piata Sudului Subway station M2 line (blue), which is located southwest corner of the park.
Memorial House Tudor Arghezi
Museum
The memorial house of the Romanian famous poet Tudor Arghezi. It was built between the first and the second world war. He lived here about 40 years. The house exhibits his personal objects.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 4 Lei (US$ 0.79) for adult. 2 Lei (US$ 0.40) for retired and student. Free for child age 0-6.
How to go: It is located southwest side of Vacaresti Nature Park.
Children's Town Bucharest
Amusement Park
Are contain Children's World Park. There is a Polyvalent Hall Event venue at the center west of the park and Strandul Vacaresti Public swimming pool at the central east of the park. Childrens' National Palace - Children hall at the north of the park.
Entry Fee: Free. Pay for every attraction to ride.
How to go: It is located west side of Vacaresti Nature Park. North of Constantin Brancoveanu Subway station.
Tineretului Park
Park
A large public park.
How to go: It is located west side of Children's Town Bucharest at sector 4.
Cimitirul Bellu
Cemetery
How to go: It is located southwest end of Tineretului Park near Eroii Revolutiei Subway station.
Carol I Park
Park
The Park contains the Roman Arenas Amphitheater, which is central west end of the park.
How to go: It is located west side of Tineretului Park.
Professor Engineer Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10:30 AM to 6 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Lei (US$ 1.98).
How to go: It is located northeast side of Carol I Park.
Day-4:
Mihai Voda Monastery
Monastery
It is one of the oldest buildings in Bucharest. It was built in 1591. Surrounded by stone walls, similar to a fortress.
In 1985, the church building was moved 285 meters east of the railway line. The medieval cloister and ancillary buildings were demolished.
Visiting Time: 8 AM to 6 PM every day.
How to go: It is located northeast of Izvor Park on the bank of Dambovita River. It is about 200 meters from Izvor Subway station towards southeast at Strada Sapientei 4.
Domnita Balasa Church
Church
Two adjacent churches near the banks of the Dambovita River were built by the Domnita Balasa, the sixth daughter of Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu. The first church was built in 1743-1744. it was situated southwest of the present church. The second one was built in 1750-1751 on the site of the present one. It was larger than the first church.
Both church was damaged by 1838 earthquake. 2nd church was demolished and a new one built in from 1838 to 1842. 1st one was demolished in 1871. The present church, the fourth in the area, was built on the same site between 1881 and 1885.
How to go: It is located southeast side of Mihai Voda Monastery on the bank of Dambovita River at Strada Sfintii Apostoli 60.
Piata Unirii
Square
How to go: It is located east side of Domnita Balasa Church. About 920 meters from the east side of Palace of Parliament towards east. About 1 km from north end of Carol I Park towards northeast. It is located in between Piata Unirii Subway station and Piata Unirii 1 Subway station.
National Library of Romania
Public library
The library was opened in 1859 in Saint Sava College. After the 1859, the library was officially made the national library. In 1864 the library was renamed Central Library of the State.
In 1901 the entire collection was transferred to the Romanian Academy Library. As a result, from 1901 to 1955, the Romanian Academy Library was the national library.
In 1986, a new, larger location began to be built for the library. In 1989, the State Central Library was once again renamed to Biblioteca Nationala a Romaniei. The new building was completed in 2011. The official opening date was in 2012.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 8 AM to 8 PM. Saturday - 9 AM to 6 PM. Sunday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 430 meters from Piata Unirii square towards east at Bulevardul Unirii 22.
Radu Voda Monastery
Monastery
The monastery was founded by Alexandru II Mircea (1568–1577). The monastery was completely renovated during 1969–1974.
Visiting Time: 7 AM to 9 PM every day.
How to go: It is located about 350 meters west of National Library of Romania.
Patriarchal Cathedral of Saints Constantine
Cathedral
The structure was begun in 1655 and completed in 1659. All of the original frescoes and sculptures were destroyed, except for the icon of Constantine and Helen.
How to go: It is located about 800 meters from Radu Voda Monastery towards west at Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 2.
Mosteiro Antim
Monastery
It was built between 1713 and 1715 by Saint Antim Ivireanu. The buildings were restored in the 1960s. The monastery also hosts a museum with religious objects and facts about the life of Antim Ivireanu.
Visiting Time: 7 AM to 8 PM every day.
How to go: It is located about 350 meters from Patriarchal Cathedral towards northwest at Strada Mitropolit Antim Ivireanul 29.
Day-5:
Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park (I.O.R.)
Park
There is a fountain and a rose garden at the entrance. There is a wooden orthodox church at the other end. "The Descent of the Holy Spirit" built between 1994-1996. In winter or on special occasions they organize fairs. You can feed the wild ducks and watch seagullls. There is a Tital Lake inside the park.
Visiting Time: 24 hours.
How to Go: It is located abot 3.3 km from National Library of Romania toward east. Nearest Metro station is Titan Metro station.
UNRMI
Organization
Uniunea Nationala a Restauratorilor de Monumente Istorice UNRMI is one of the popular Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).
How to go: It is located about 500 meters from National Library of Romania towards north at Strada Iuliu Barasch nr. 11. Nearest metro station is Piata Unirii Subway station.
Choral Temple
Synagogue
It was built between 1864-1866. The architecture looks like the Leopoldstadt-Tempelgasse Great Synagogue in Vienna, built in 1855-1858.
How to go: It is located about 300 meters from UNRMI towards northwest at Strada Sfânta Vineri 9-11.
New St. George Church
Church
The original church on the site was built in the 15th-century. At the beginning of the 16th century, Ban Dobrus rebuilt the church.
During the reign of Prince Antonie Voda din Popesti (1669-1672), ordered the entire complex rebuilt. The work began but it was remained unfinished.
During the reign of Constantin Brâncoveanu (1688-1714), Prince of Wallachia, the work restarted and it was completed in 1698. In 1705, the old church was demolished, replaced by a larger new one with a marble floor.
A fire in 1718 severely damaged the monastery and inn, Prince John Mavrokordatos led the reconstruction. He died in 1719 and was buried inside. The earthquake of 1802 destroyed the vaults and dome; The church was then rebuilt without the dome.
The garden was laid out in the 1860s. The bell tower collapsed along with the clock in the 1940 earthquake, causing severe damage. It was repaired by 1950.
How to go: It is located about 200 meters from Choral Temple towards northwest.
Biserica Sfântul Anton
Church
The Church is the oldest church in Bucharest. It was founded by Mr. Mircea Ciobanul, during his reign, between 1545-1554.
How to go: It is located about 200 meters from New St. George Church towards southwest.
Curtea Veche Palace
Museum
Also called Old Princely Court was built as a palace or residence during the rule of Vlad III Dracula in 1459.
During the reign of Constantin Brâncoveanu (1688-1714), Prince of Wallachia, It was rebuilt and extended the palace using stone.
How to go: It is located west side of Biserica Sfântul Anton.
Muzeul Micul Paris
Museum
Little Paris Museum is a Small museum that exhibits French and ottoman civilization on Romanian culture.
Visiting Time: Wednesday - 12 PM to 6 PM. Thursday to Saturday - 11 AM to 7 PM. Sunday - 11 AM to 6 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located about 220 meters from Curtea Veche Palace towards north at Strada Lipscani nr 41.
Stavropoleos Monastery Church
Church
The church was built in 1724, during the reign of Nicholas Mavrocordatos. The inn and the monastery's annexes were demolished at the end of 19th century. The dome was severely damaged by the earthquake. The paintings on the dome were restored in the early 20th century.
The monastery's library has over 8000 books of theology, byzantine music, arts and history.
How to go: It is located about 120 meters from Muzeul Micul Paris towards west at Strada Stavropoleos 4.
National Museum of Romanian History
Museum
The museum is located inside the former Postal Services Palace, which also houses a philatelic museum.
The museum has about 60 valuable exhibition rooms.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Lei (US$ 1.98) for adult. 5 Lei (US$ 0.99) for senior. 2.5 Lei (US$ 0.50) for student.
How to go: It is located southwest of Stavropoleos Monastery Church at Calea Victoriei 12.
Macca - Vilacrosse Passage
Passage
It is a fork-shaped, yellow glass covered arcaded street. Campineanu Inn was located at this site.
The Inn bought Petros Seraphim and gave his two daughters (Polixena and Anastasia) as dowries. Polixena married Xavier Vilacrosse in 1843. Anastasia married Mihalache Macca, who built luxury stores on their part. In the late 1880s, the city purchased the sites and built a western-style passage to relieve traffic congestion. The passage was opened in 1891.
How to go: It is located about 210 meters from National Museum of Romanian History towards north and the passage headed to National Bank.
National Bank of Romania Museum
Museum
The museum mainly exhibits the history of Romanian currency from its beginnings to present.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located at the east end of Macca - Vilacrosse Passage at Strada Doamnei 8.
St. Nicholas Church
Church
The church was built in 1909. After the World War I, physical damage was repaired.
Visiting Time: 8 AM to 6 PM every day.
How to go: It is located about 130 meters from National Bank of Romania Museum towards northeast at Strada Ion Ghica 7.
Sutu Palace
Monument
Sutu Palace is one of the oldest aristocratic residences in Bucharest. It was built in 1835 and remains almost completely intact as it stands. The palace currently houses the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Lei (US$ 1.98) for adult. 5 Lei (US$ 0.99) for student.
Photography: Inside the museum 15 Lei (US$ 2.98).
How to go: It is located about 100 meters from St. Nicholas Church towards northeast at Bulevardul Ion C. Bratianu 2.
University Square
Square
Four statues can be seen in the Square - Ion Heliade Radulescu (1879), Michael the Brave (1874), Gheorghe Lazar (1889) and Spiru Haret (1932). The Ion Luca Caragiale Bucharest National Theater and the Intercontinental Hotel (one of the tallest buildings in Bucharest) are also located near University Square.
How to go: The square is located near the University of Bucharest and north of Sutu Palace.
Grand Hotel du Boulevard
Hotel
The building of the Grand Hotel du Boulevard was built on the land of the grand noble Vintila Corbeanu and was later acquired by Jacques Herdan, owner of a bread factory. Construction began in 1867 and officially opened in 1873 as the Hotel Hardan, changing its name to the Grand Hotel du Boulevard in 1877.
Between 1941 and 1944, it became the headquarters of German troops in Romania, and between 1950 and 1974 was a government building.
How to go: It is located about 120 meters from west end of University Square towards west.
Day-6:
The Fire Tower
Museum
42 meters high building was built in 1890 on the site after 2 years after the previous watchtower, Turnul Coltei, built in 1715, was demolished. it was designed to be a water tower but had no pumps powerful enough to fill it with water. So it was used as watchtower by the firefighters until 1935. In 1963, it was turned into a Firefighters' Museum.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 8 AM to 4 PM. Saturday and Sunday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 6 Lei (US$ 1.19) for adult and 3 Lei (US$ 0.60) for senior and student.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Universitate Subway station towards northeast and about 950 meters from 'Piata Iancului' Subway station towards west at Bulevardul Ferdinand I 33.
Parcul Gradina Icoanei
Park
How to go: It is located about 1.3 km from The Fire Tower towards west at Street Jean Louis Calderon 69.
Romanian Athenaeum
Concert Hall
The Romanian Atheneum Cultural Society was founded in 1865. The building was built and inaugurated in 1888.
On December 29, 1919, the Atheneum was the site of the conference of leading Romanians. Extensive reconstruction and restoration work has been conducted in 1992.
In front of the building there is a small park and a statue of national poet Mihai Eminescu.
Visiting Time: Everyday. Try to go first half.
Entry Fee: 10 Lei (US$ 3.57) per adult. You can see the Main Entrance Hall with the staircases and the Concert Hall.
Photography: Photography is allowed inside the building without any extra charge.
How to go: It is located about 500 meters from Parcul Gradina Icoanei towards southwest at 1, Strada Benjamin Franklin 1-3.
Theodor Aman Museum
Museum
The building was in 1868. It was the workshop and private residence of Theodor Aman (20 March 1831 – 19 August 1891), a Romanian painter, engraver and art professor until his death in 1891. The house was converted into a museum in 1908.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 5 Lei (US$ 0.99) for adult. 2 Lei (US$ 0.40) for retired and student.
How to go: It is located south of Romanian Athenaeum at Strada C. A. Rosetti 8.
Equestrian Statue of Carol I
Statue
The first equestrian statue of King Carol I was created in 1939 and inaugurated on Romania's National Day of May 10, 1939. On a December night in 1947, after King Michael I abdicated, the statue was demolished by the communist government in 1948.
In 2007, it was decided to recreate the destroyed statue and locate it in its original place. It was later the present statue was built and inaugurated on December 6, 2010 with the help of Princess Margareta and her husband Prince Radu.
How to go: It is located in front of Royal Palace of Bucharest.
Royal Palace of Bucharest
Palace
Between 1812 and 1815, the Golescu Mansion was built at the site. In 1926, a fire destroyed the main building.
The new Royal Palace, as it stands today, was built in 1936–1937 under the direct supervision of Queen Marie and her son, King Carol II.
A villa called Casa Noua (now the Sala Palatului Concert Hall) existed behind the Royal Palace. The royal family lived here. Between the Casa Noua and the palace was an alley. On 24 August 1944, a German bombing raid completely destroyed the Casa Noua and severely affected the Royal Palace. In 1945, to host the coronation of King Michael I, the Throne Hall of the Royal Palace was hastily renovated.
The palace was used as the National Art Museum. In December 1989, due to violent armed clashes in the streets, the palace was again severely damaged and partially burnt down. The main halls of the Royal Palace were renovated and the work was completed in 2013 The palace is now open to tourists on periodic appointments. The royal palace now serves as the Romanian National Museum of Art.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 40 Lei (US$ 9.72) for adult and 20 Lei (US$ 3.97) for child, student and retired. Ticket available at the gate.
How to go: It is located west of Theodor Aman Museum at Calea Victoriei 49-53.
Sala Palatului
Concert Hall
There was a villa called Casa Noua existed behind the Royal Palace. The royal family lived here. Between the Casa Noua and the Royal Palace of Bucharest was an alley. On 24 August 1944, a German bombing raid completely destroyed the Casa Noua.
At this site, Sala Palatului was built between 1959 and 1960. It is now used as a general conference and convention center and as a concert venue.
How to go: It is located behind (west side) the Royal Palace of Bucharest at Strada Ion Câmpineanu 28.
Central University Library Carol I
Library
The building was built in 1893 on land bought by King Carol I of Romania. The library was opened on 14 March 1895. In 1911, the building was extended and the new wing was opened on 9 May 1914.
During the Romanian Revolution of 1989, over 500,000 books, along with 3,700 manuscripts, were burnt. Starting in April 1990, the building was repaired and reopened on 20 November 2001.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 8:30 AM to 8 PM. Saturday - 8:30 AM to 4 PM.
How to go: It is located east of Royal Palace of Bucharest.
Revolution Square
Square
It was Known as Palace Square and renamed after the Romanian Revolution of December 1989. The former Royal Palace (now the National Museum of Art of Romania), the Athenaeum, the Athenee Palace Hotel, Central University Library Carol I and the Memorial of Rebirth are located here. The square also houses the building of the former Central Committee of the Romanian Communist Party (now the Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reform).
How to go: It is located Near the Royal Palace of Bucharest.
Memorial of Rebirth
Monument
The memorial complex was inaugurated in August 2005 in Revolution Square to commemorate the struggles and victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989.
25 meters high marble pillar and statues at the base of the monument.
How to go: It is located in Revolution Square.
Kretzulescu Church
Church
The church was built in 1720–1722.
How to go: It is located southeast corner of Revolution Square.
Cismigiu Gardens
Park
The park was built in 1847, at a time when Bucharest was the capital of Wallachia.
There is a statue of Mihai Eminescu on Writers' Alley, Cismigiu Lake, Fountain on Cismigiu Lake, Bridges, Rowboats on the lake, A flower carpet, Black Swans inside the park.
How to go: It is located about 300 meters from Kretzulescu Church towards west.
Day-7:
St Joseph's Cathedral
Church
The cathedral was built between 1875 and 1883. It is the most famous Catholic church in Bucharest. St. Joseph's Cathedral was damaged by few earthquakes and also by the American bombing of April 4, 1944 and the German bombing on August 24 to 25, 1944. The March 4, 1977 earthquake destroyed many of the cathedral's interior and exterior facilities. The cathedral was repaired. The painting of the cathedral was completed in 1986. After the 1990 earthquake, the roof was replaced.
How to go: It is located about 1.3 km from North Railway Station towards southeast and about 300 meters from National Museum of Romanian Literature towards west at Palatul Arhiepiscopal, Strada General H. M. Berthelot 19.
Museum of Art Collections
Museum
It is a branch of the National Museum of Art of Romania and houses in Romanit Palace, which was built in 1822.
The building construction was started by Boyar C. Faca. Faca died before it was completed and it was sold to the Romanit.
After Romanit died in 1834, the building was rented by Prince Alexandru II Ghika from 1834-1842. In 1836, the building was purchased by the state, first used as the administrative offices of the court but later as the seat of the Ministry of Finance. As the ministry needed more space, two wings were added.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Depending on exhibition 4-10 Lei (US$ 0.79-1.98).
How to go: It is located about 250 meters from St Joseph's Cathedral towards north at Calea Victoriei 111.
Casa Vernescu
Casino
Casa Vernescu is a building was built around 1820. the building belonged to the nobleman Filip Lens, vornic, great treasurer and advocate of justice. After his death a military unit was installed here, then the Ministry of War. In 1886, the building became the property of a politician Guta Vernescu and he restored the building in 1887-1889.
In 1990, the then prime minister gave the building to the ownership of the Romanian Writers' Union, but from 2000 an official decision established that the building is public property of the state. The building was given free to the Writers' Union for 49 years. After 1993, the ground floor became the seat of a five-star restaurant, considered the most elegant restaurant in Bucharest. In 1995, the Writers' Union rented the building to a casino operator and since then the building is known as Casino Palace / Casa Vernescu.
How to go: It is located about 320 meters from Museum of Art Collections towards northwest at Calea Victoriei 133.
George Enescu National Museum
Museum
The building was built in 1901-1903 by Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino, mayor of Bucharest. After his death in 1913, the palace was inherited by his son, Mihail G. Cantacuzino and his wife, Maria. After the death of Mihail, Maria married in 1937 to George Enescu (19 August 1881 – 4 May 1955), Romanian musician, a composer, a violinist, a teacher, a pianist and a conductor, a complex and brilliant artistic personality. After the death of George Enescu, in 1955, His wife stated in her will that the palace and her other buildings would be museums regarding the works of George Enescu. In 1956, the National Museum "George Enescu" was established here.
Three rooms of the palace exhibits photographs, manuscripts, various documents, diplomas, medals, drawings, sculptures, musical instruments, costumes, furniture, decorative art, personal objects, a casting of the artist’s hands and his mortuary mask.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Lei (US$ 1.98) for adult. 5 Lei (US$ 0.99) for senior. 2.5 Lei (US$ 0.50) for child age 6-15, student.
Free Entry: 26th day of each month.
How to go: It is located about 110 meters from Casa Vernescu towards northwest at Cantacuzino Palace, Calea Victoriei 141.
George Severeanu Museum
Museum
The building was built in 1860 for radiologist George Severeanu and his wife, Maria. The museum, inaugurated in 1956.
The museum exhibits the collection of the Severeanu couple, which includes 11 ancient Egyptian antiquities, Greek and Etruscan vessels, Tanagra statuettes, Roman glassware and jewelry, Iznik ceramics, medieval documents, many coins, etc.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 11 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 Lei (US$ 0.99) for adult. 2 Lei (US$ 0.40) for student and retired.
Photography: 15 Lei (US$ 2.98) for photography or video.
How to go: It is located about 430 meters from George Enescu National Museum towards southeast at Strada Henri Coanda 26.
Astronomical Observatory Amiral Vasile Urseanu
Observatory
The observatory was built between 1908 and 1910. It is Bucharest’s only observatory open to the public.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 2 PM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Lei (US$ 1.98) for adult.
How to go: It is located about 200 meters from George Severeanu Museum towards north at Bulevardul Lascar Catargiu 21.
Art Museum "Frederic Storck and Cecilia
Museum
The building was built in 1912–1913. Currently, the house belongs to the brothers Alvaro and Alexandru Botez, who have agreed to lend it to the Bucharest Municipality Museum. The museum was opened in 1951.
The museum presents works by artists from the Stork family: Karl Storck, Carol Storck, Frederic Storck, and Cecilia Cutescu-Storck. It also contains watercolors, coins and medals by Carol Szathmari.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 5 Lei (US$ 0.99) for adult. 2 Lei (US$ 0.40) for retired and student.
How to go: It is located about 310 meters from Astronomical Observatory towards northeast at Strada Vasile Alecsandri 16.
Filipescu-Cesianu House
Museum
The building was built in 1846-1850. Members of Romanian aristocracy, such as Iancu Filipescu and Maria Ghica Filipescu, once lived in this house. Constantin Cesianu expanded the original building in 1892.
In 1935 the property was sold to the Romanian Radio Society (S.R.R). Later it was exchanged with the Bucharest City Hall, so the Cesianu House got a new owner.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 11 AM to 5 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Lei (US$ 1.98) for adult. 5 Lei (US$ 0.99) for student, retired. Free for child age 0-7.
Photography: 15 Lei (US$ 2.98) for photography or vedio.
How to go: It is located about 240 meters from George Enescu National Museum towards northwest and 550 meters from Art Museum "Frederic Storck and Cecilia towards northwest at Calea Victoriei 151.
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Victoria Palace
Palace
The Victoria Palace is a government building. It was built in 1944. The building suffered heavy damage in the 1944 Bombing in World War II. It was repaired and finally opening in 1952. It houses the headquarters of Foreign Ministry and the Council of Ministers.
How to go: It is located on the large Victory Square is about 1 km northeast from North Railway Station. Near Piata Victoriei Subway station.
Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History
Museum
It was established on 3 November 1834 as the National Museum of Natural History. It was renamed in 1933 after the scientist Grigor Antipar, who directed the museum for 51 years. He shifted the museum to the new building. The building was built in 1908. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious and well-organized natural history museum in the world.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 20 Lei (US$ 3.97) for adult. 10 Lei (US$ 1.98) for senior. 5 Lei (US$ 0.99) for student.
How to go: It is located northeast side of Victory Square at Muzeul de Stiinte Naturale "Grigore Antipa", Soseaua Pavel D. Kiseleff 1.
National Geology Museum
Museum
The building was built in 1906 for the Geological Institute.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 10 Lei (US$ 1.98) for adult. 5 Lei (US$ 0.99) for retired and student.
How to go: It is located north of Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History at Soseaua Pavel D. Kiseleff 2.
Kiseleff Park
Park
How to go: It is located north of Victory Square.
Monument to the Heroes of the Air
Monument
20 meters high monument was built between 1930 and 1935. Statue of a flying man on top of the obelisk and 3 aviators, around the base of the obelisk. At the base are engraved plaques with the names of Romanian airmen who died before the monument was erected.
How to go: It is located northeast corner of Kiseleff Park in Aviators' Square.
Zambaccian Art Museum
Museum
The museum in the former home of Krikor Zambaccian (1889 –1962), a businessman and art collector.
The museum exhibits paintings, statues, and furniture.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Lei (US$ 1.98) for adult. 5 Lei (US$ 0.99) for retired. 2.5 Lei (US$ 0.50) for student and disabled. Free for child age 0-6.
Photography: 50 Lei (US$ 9.52).
How to go: It is located about 450 meters from Aviators' Square towards northeast at Strada Muzeul Zambaccian 21A.
Muzeul National al Hartilor si Cartii Vechi
Museum
The National Museum of Old Maps and Books was opened to the public in 2003. It is hosted in a villa built in the 1920's.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. First Friday of each month (March to October) - 10 AM to 9 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed. Also closed on Easter holidays, 1st & 2nd of January, 1st of May, 1st of June, 15th August, 30 November, 1st of December, 25 & 26 December.
Entry Fee: 10 Lei (US$ 1.98) for adult. 5 Lei (US$ 0.99) for senior. 2.5 Lei (US$ 0.50) for student.
Free Entry: Every Last Wednesday of the month.
How to go: It is located 450 meters from Zambaccian Art Museum towards south at Londra street 39, district 1.
Bucharest Metropolitan Circus
Circus
The building was built in 1960-1961 and It has a capacity of up to 1,850 seats.
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Muzeul National al Hartilor si Cartii Vechi towards southeast at Aleea Circului 15. Stefan cel Mare is the nearest Subway station is located about 600 meters from Circus towards southwest.
Las Vegas Games
Casino
How to go: It is located about 750 meters from Zambaccian Art Museum towards east and about 950 meters from Bucharest Metropolitan Circus towards northwest.
Day-9:
Manastirea Chiajna - Giulesti
Monastery
The original information regarding Chiajna - Giulesti is unknown. An Austrian map of Bucharest from 1770 shows the existence of the Giulesti monastery. From another very important document, which contains information that the Chiazna-Giulesti Monastery church was started in 1780 by a group of workers led by a German craftsman Johann Rathner and was interrupted at the end of the first reign of Alexandru Ipsilanti in January 1782. The monastery was abandoned during the plague during the reign of Alexandru Ipsilanti.
According to oral tradition, during the Russo-Turkish War from 1806-1812, Turkish soldiers bombarded, destroyed and set fire to the Gülesti Monastery. It is believed that all the documents related to the construction of this monastery were completely burnt during this attack.
It's dome collapsed in the 1977 earthquake.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Gara Bucurestii Noi Train station towards northwest and about 1.73 km from Chiajna Train station towards northeast on the side of train line at Drumul Sabareni 172.
Lake Dâmbovita
Lake
How to go: It is located about 3 km from North Railway Station towards northwest. Nearest metro station is Petrache Poenaru Subway station and Crangasi Subway station.
Parcul Marin Preda
Park
How to go: It is located about 500 meters east of Lake Dâmbovita. About 940 meters from Crangasi Subway station towards north.
Bazilescu Park
Park
How to go: It is located about 5.4 km from North Railway Statio towards northwest. Nearest metro station is Parc Bazilescu Subway station is located just front of the park.
Day-10:
Arcul de Triumf
Historical Landmark
The first, wooden, triumphal arch was built after Romania's independence in 1878. In 1922 another concrete arch was built in the same place after World War I. It was replaced in 1935 by the present one in stone. It was inaugurated on 1 December 1936.
Presently, military parades are held beneath the arch each 1 December.
How to go: It is located about 550 meters from Aviatorilor Subway station towards northwest.
King Mihai I Park
Park
King Michael I Park, formerly known as Herastrau Park, is a large park around Lake Herastrau. Inside the park there is a Elisabeta Palace.
How to go: It is located northeast of Arcul de Triumf.
Elisabeta Palace
Palace
The palace construction was started in 1936 and inaugurated in December 1937. The palace was the official residence of Princess Elisabeth until 1944. King Michael I left the Royal Palace in Bucharest and moved with his mother to Elisabetta Palace. Princess Elizabeth moved to Copaceni Castle.
On the evening of 30 December 1947, King Michael was forced to abdicate. After the abdication of King Michael, the palace fell into disrepair until 2001. When the former royal family returned to Romania after nearly five decades in exile. At that time, they were given official use of the palace.
Today Elisabeta Palace is the working residence of Margareta of Romania and Prince Radu.
Visiting Time: The Palace will welcome visitors again between October 22 and November 15. Thursday to Sunday - 10 AM to 1 PM, and 2 PM to 5 PM. Special group visits interested have to send a message at relatii.cu.publicul@palatulelisabeta.ro with the date, time, and the number of participants. Guides in English or French are also available, for an extra fee 160 Lei (US$ 31.74)/group.
Entry Fee: 40 Lei (US$ 7.94) for adult. 20 Lei (US$ 3.97) for child, student and retired.
How to go: It is located inside King Mihai I Park.
"Dimitrie Gusti" National Village
Museum
The museum was inaugurated on May 10, 1936 in the presence of King Carol II of Romania.
It is an open-air ethnographic museum exhibits traditional Romanian village life.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 15 Lei (US$ 2.98) for adult. 8 Lei (US$ 1.59) for retired. 4 Lei (US$ 0.79) for student. 300 Lei (US$ 59.52) for English guided tour. For that appointment by e-mail ghidaj@muzeul-satului.ro at least 48 hours in advance.
How to go: It is located northwest of Elisabeta Palace inside King Mihai I Park.
Herastrau Lake
Lake
How to go: It is located northeast end in the King Mihai I Park.
Minovici Villa
Museum
Nicolae S. Minovici (23 October 1868 – 26 June 1941) was a Romanian forensic scientist and criminologist. The building was built in 1906-1907, as a retreat on the city outskirts for Nicolae Minovici.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 5 Lei (US$ 0.99) for adult. 2 Lei (US$ 0.40) for child, student or retired.
Photography: 15 Lei (US$ 2.98).
How to go: It is located north end of King Mihai I Park.
House of the Free Press
Building
A horse race track was built in 1905 on the site. A third of the track was removed in 1950 to make way for a wing of the building. The building construction began in 1952 and was completed in 1956 intended to house all printing presses, newsrooms and their staff.
The building serves essentially the same role today, with many of today's newspapers having their headquarters in it.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 6 PM. Saturday and Sunday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 980 meters from Minovici Villa towards southwest at Piata Presei Libere 1.
Romexpo
Exhibition Center
The complex opened on 27 April 1962. It is primarily used for exhibitions, concerts, and sporting events. The complex also hosts trade shows every year.
How to go: It is located about 450 meters from House of the Free Press towards west.
Day-11:
MARe/Muzeul de Arta Recenta
Art Museum
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Monday - 11 AM to 7 PM.
Entry Fee: 18 Lei (US$ 3.57).
How to go: It is located about 150 meters from Aviatorilor Subway station towards northeast.
Primaverii Palace
Museum
Nicolae Ceausescu was the President of Romania from 1965 to 1989. The Primaverii Palace was built in the mid-1960s and enlarged in 1970-1971. Elena and Nicolae Ceausescu lived in this palace for the last 25 years of their lives, with their children Nicu, Zoe, and Valentin.
The palace has 80 rooms.
Visiting Time: The palace can be visited by groups of 5 to 15 people by appointment at least one day before the tour. Wednesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. The last group can start the tour at 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 45 Lei (US$ 8.93) for 45 minutes English guide. 30 Lei (US$ 5.95) for 45 minutes Romanian guide.
How to go: It is located about 300 meters from MARe/Muzeul de Arta Recenta towards northeast at Bulevardul Primaverii 50.
Bordei Park
Park
The park was officially opened in 1938 by King Carol II of Romania.
How to go: It is located southeast of King Mihai I Park and east of Primaverii Palace.
National Romanian Aviation Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 9 AM to 4 PM. Weekend - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
Photograpy: Free.
How to go: It is located about 600 meters from the northeast end of Bordei Park towards northeast at Soseaua Fabrica de Glucoza 2-4.
Parcul Tei
Park
There are ferris wheel, merry-go-round & bumper cars are located in this park.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 9 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 10 AM to 10 PM.
How to go: It is located about 2.3 km from National Romanian Aviation Museum towards south.
Parc Plumbuita
Park
How to go: It is located about 650 meters from Parcul Tei towards northeast at Soseaua Colentina.
Day-12:
Zoo Bucharest
Zoo
Visiting Time: April to October - Tuesday to Friday - 9 AM to 7 PM. Monday remains Closed. November to March - Tuesday to Friday - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 15 Lei (US$ 2.98) for adult. 7 Lei (US$ 1.39) for child and student.
How to go: The bus 301 line is the only public transport that can take you there. By subway, go to Aviatorilor Metro Station, take the 301 (from Charles de Gaulle Station), and exit at Gradina Zoologica Station.
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