Henri Coandă International Airport 42 min
The National Museum of Art of Romania (13 min) Paintings & sculpture from medieval & modern Romania, Western Europe, the Islamic world & East Asia. 'Dimitrie Gusti' National Village Museum (18 min) Ethnographic museum devoted to Romanian village life, with hundreds of peasant farms & homes. King Mihai I Park (18 min) Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports. Palace of Parliament (10 min) Colossal parliament building & international conference center known for its ornate interior. National Museum of Romanian History (8 min) Historical artifacts including a cast of Trajan's Column, Romania's national treasury & Greek gold. Manuc's Inn (6 min) Built in 1808, this historic hotel also features a courtyard, restaurant, bar & coffee house. Carol Park (9 min) Scenic park established in 1906 featuring a French garden, historical monuments, a mausoleum & lake. Romanian Athenaeum (13 min) Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. Cișmigiu Gardens (13 min) This tree-filled English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination. Antipa Museum (16 min) Natural history museum with Black Sea & Atlantic wildlife dioramas, plus humpback whale skeleton. Stavropoleos Monastery Church (8 min) Orthodox monastery & church from 1724, partly rebuilt in the early 1900s after earthquake damage. Curtea Veche (7 min) Large palace from the reign of Vlad III Dracula in the 15th century, now a museum. University's Square (9 min) A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings. Palatul Cotroceni (16 min) Open to visitors, the residence of Romania's president includes a medieval church & lush grounds. The Arch Of Triumph (17 min) 26m granite arch built in memory of WWI troops, with internal stairs for city views. |