Henri Coandă International Airport 40 min
The National Museum of Art of Romania (9 min) Paintings & sculpture from medieval & modern Romania, Western Europe, the Islamic world & East Asia. University's Square (11 min) A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings. MNAC - Muzeul Național de Artă Contemporană al României (5 min) Collection of contemporary works by Romanian & other artists, plus eclectic temporary shows. 'Dimitrie Gusti' National Village Museum (16 min) Ethnographic museum devoted to Romanian village life, with hundreds of peasant farms & homes. Romanian Athenaeum (9 min) Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. Stavropoleos Monastery Church (7 min) Orthodox monastery & church from 1724, partly rebuilt in the early 1900s after earthquake damage. Cișmigiu Gardens (12 min) This tree-filled English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination. National Museum of Romanian History (11 min) Historical artifacts including a cast of Trajan's Column, Romania's national treasury & Greek gold. Antipa Museum (12 min) Natural history museum with Black Sea & Atlantic wildlife dioramas, plus humpback whale skeleton. Manuc's Inn (9 min) Built in 1808, this historic hotel also features a courtyard, restaurant, bar & coffee house. Palace of Parliament (4 min) Colossal parliament building & international conference center known for its ornate interior. Palatul Cotroceni (7 min) Open to visitors, the residence of Romania's president includes a medieval church & lush grounds. King Mihai I Park (16 min) Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports. The Arch Of Triumph (15 min) 26m granite arch built in memory of WWI troops, with internal stairs for city views. Curtea Veche (9 min) Large palace from the reign of Vlad III Dracula in the 15th century, now a museum. |