Henri Coandă International Airport 33 min
Romanian Athenaeum (32 min) Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. Romanian Peasant Museum (27 min) Museum and art Herăstrău Lake (23 min) Artificial city lake constructed in 1936 & spanning 182 acres surrounded by park & the royal palace. 'Dimitrie Gusti' National Village Museum (25 min) Ethnographic museum devoted to Romanian village life, with hundreds of peasant farms & homes. Antipa Museum (28 min) Natural history museum with Black Sea & Atlantic wildlife dioramas, plus humpback whale skeleton. The National Museum of Art of Romania (31 min) Paintings & sculpture from medieval & modern Romania, Western Europe, the Islamic world & East Asia. National Museum of Romanian History (33 min) Historical artifacts including a cast of Trajan's Column, Romania's national treasury & Greek gold. Cișmigiu Gardens (35 min) This tree-filled English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination. King Mihai I Park (25 min) Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports. The Arch Of Triumph (24 min) 26m granite arch built in memory of WWI troops, with internal stairs for city views. Manuc's Inn (31 min) Built in 1808, this historic hotel also features a courtyard, restaurant, bar & coffee house. Palace of Parliament (35 min) Colossal parliament building & international conference center known for its ornate interior. Palatul Cotroceni (35 min) Open to visitors, the residence of Romania's president includes a medieval church & lush grounds. Stavropoleos Monastery Church (33 min) Orthodox monastery & church from 1724, partly rebuilt in the early 1900s after earthquake damage. University's Square (30 min) A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings. |