Henri Coandă International Airport 35 min
Cișmigiu Gardens (6 min) This tree-filled English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination. Romanian Athenaeum (11 min) Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. University's Square (6 min) A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings. Stavropoleos Monastery Church (8 min) Orthodox monastery & church from 1724, partly rebuilt in the early 1900s after earthquake damage. Antipa Museum (12 min) Natural history museum with Black Sea & Atlantic wildlife dioramas, plus humpback whale skeleton. National Museum of Romanian History (9 min) Historical artifacts including a cast of Trajan's Column, Romania's national treasury & Greek gold. Curtea Veche (9 min) Large palace from the reign of Vlad III Dracula in the 15th century, now a museum. King Mihai I Park (11 min) Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports. Manuc's Inn (8 min) Built in 1808, this historic hotel also features a courtyard, restaurant, bar & coffee house. Palace of Parliament (9 min) Colossal parliament building & international conference center known for its ornate interior. Palatul Cotroceni (10 min) Open to visitors, the residence of Romania's president includes a medieval church & lush grounds. Romanian Peasant Museum (11 min) Museum and art 'Dimitrie Gusti' National Village Museum (11 min) Ethnographic museum devoted to Romanian village life, with hundreds of peasant farms & homes. The National Museum of Art of Romania (8 min) Paintings & sculpture from medieval & modern Romania, Western Europe, the Islamic world & East Asia. The Arch Of Triumph (10 min) 26m granite arch built in memory of WWI troops, with internal stairs for city views. |