Henri Coandă International Airport 34 min
Manuc's Inn (25 min) Built in 1808, this historic hotel also features a courtyard, restaurant, bar & coffee house. The National Museum of Art of Romania (25 min) Paintings & sculpture from medieval & modern Romania, Western Europe, the Islamic world & East Asia. National Museum of Romanian History (27 min) Historical artifacts including a cast of Trajan's Column, Romania's national treasury & Greek gold. Romanian Athenaeum (26 min) Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. Stavropoleos Monastery Church (27 min) Orthodox monastery & church from 1724, partly rebuilt in the early 1900s after earthquake damage. Romanian Peasant Museum (21 min) Museum and art Antipa Museum (22 min) Natural history museum with Black Sea & Atlantic wildlife dioramas, plus humpback whale skeleton. University's Square (24 min) A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings. King Mihai I Park (20 min) Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports. Palatul Cotroceni (29 min) Open to visitors, the residence of Romania's president includes a medieval church & lush grounds. 'Dimitrie Gusti' National Village Museum (19 min) Ethnographic museum devoted to Romanian village life, with hundreds of peasant farms & homes. Cișmigiu Gardens (29 min) This tree-filled English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination. Palace of Parliament (29 min) Colossal parliament building & international conference center known for its ornate interior. Herăstrău Lake (17 min) Artificial city lake constructed in 1936 & spanning 182 acres surrounded by park & the royal palace. The Arch Of Triumph (18 min) 26m granite arch built in memory of WWI troops, with internal stairs for city views. |