Henri Coandă International Airport 22 min
'Dimitrie Gusti' National Village Museum (10 min) Ethnographic museum devoted to Romanian village life, with hundreds of peasant farms & homes. Mogoşoaia Palace (15 min) 1700s palace featuring parklike public grounds with picnic areas, a restaurant & an art museum. The National Museum of Art of Romania (16 min) Paintings & sculpture from medieval & modern Romania, Western Europe, the Islamic world & East Asia. Palatul Cotroceni (20 min) Open to visitors, the residence of Romania's president includes a medieval church & lush grounds. National Museum of Romanian History (22 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. The Arch Of Triumph (9 min) 26m granite arch built in memory of WWI troops, with internal stairs for city views. Romanian Athenaeum (17 min) Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. Cișmigiu Gardens (19 min) This tree-filled English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination. King Mihai I Park (10 min) Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports. Herăstrău Lake (13 min) Artificial city lake constructed in 1936 & spanning 182 acres surrounded by park & the royal palace. Palace of Parliament (21 min) Colossal parliament building & international conference center known for its ornate interior. Romanian Peasant Museum (11 min) Museum and art Stavropoleos Monastery Church (20 min) Orthodox monastery & church from 1724, partly rebuilt in the early 1900s after earthquake damage. University's Square (18 min) A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings. |