Henri Coandă International Airport 40 min
Romanian Athenaeum (12 min) Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. The National Museum of Art of Romania (11 min) Paintings & sculpture from medieval & modern Romania, Western Europe, the Islamic world & East Asia. The Arch Of Triumph (16 min) 26m granite arch built in memory of WWI troops, with internal stairs for city views. National Museum of Romanian History (7 min) Historical artifacts including a cast of Trajan's Column, Romania's national treasury & Greek gold. University's Square (7 min) A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings. Palatul Cotroceni (14 min) Open to visitors, the residence of Romania's president includes a medieval church & lush grounds. Curtea Veche (6 min) Large palace from the reign of Vlad III Dracula in the 15th century, now a museum. Stavropoleos Monastery Church (8 min) Orthodox monastery & church from 1724, partly rebuilt in the early 1900s after earthquake damage. Cișmigiu Gardens (11 min) This tree-filled English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination. 'Dimitrie Gusti' National Village Museum (16 min) Ethnographic museum devoted to Romanian village life, with hundreds of peasant farms & homes. Palace of Parliament (9 min) Colossal parliament building & international conference center known for its ornate interior. Antipa Museum (14 min) Natural history museum with Black Sea & Atlantic wildlife dioramas, plus humpback whale skeleton. Manuc's Inn (6 min) Built in 1808, this historic hotel also features a courtyard, restaurant, bar & coffee house. King Mihai I Park (17 min) Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports. Carol Park (12 min) Scenic park established in 1906 featuring a French garden, historical monuments, a mausoleum & lake. |