Henri Coandă International Airport 35 min
The National Museum of Art of Romania (9 min) Paintings & sculpture from medieval & modern Romania, Western Europe, the Islamic world & East Asia. Curtea Veche (15 min) Large palace from the reign of Vlad III Dracula in the 15th century, now a museum. 'Dimitrie Gusti' National Village Museum (11 min) Ethnographic museum devoted to Romanian village life, with hundreds of peasant farms & homes. University's Square (11 min) A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings. Cișmigiu Gardens (10 min) This tree-filled English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination. Romanian Athenaeum (9 min) Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. Antipa Museum (8 min) Natural history museum with Black Sea & Atlantic wildlife dioramas, plus humpback whale skeleton. Manuc's Inn (14 min) Built in 1808, this historic hotel also features a courtyard, restaurant, bar & coffee house. The Arch Of Triumph (9 min) 26m granite arch built in memory of WWI troops, with internal stairs for city views. King Mihai I Park (11 min) Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports. Stavropoleos Monastery Church (11 min) Orthodox monastery & church from 1724, partly rebuilt in the early 1900s after earthquake damage. Palace of Parliament (8 min) Colossal parliament building & international conference center known for its ornate interior. Palatul Cotroceni (8 min) Open to visitors, the residence of Romania's president includes a medieval church & lush grounds. Romanian Peasant Museum (7 min) Museum and art National Museum of Romanian History (11 min) Historical artifacts including a cast of Trajan's Column, Romania's national treasury & Greek gold. |