Henri Coandă International Airport 40 min
Stavropoleos Monastery Church (4 min) Orthodox monastery & church from 1724, partly rebuilt in the early 1900s after earthquake damage. 'Dimitrie Gusti' National Village Museum (16 min) Ethnographic museum devoted to Romanian village life, with hundreds of peasant farms & homes. Manuc's Inn (4 min) Built in 1808, this historic hotel also features a courtyard, restaurant, bar & coffee house. Palace of Parliament (8 min) Colossal parliament building & international conference center known for its ornate interior. Antipa Museum (13 min) Natural history museum with Black Sea & Atlantic wildlife dioramas, plus humpback whale skeleton. The Arch Of Triumph (15 min) 26m granite arch built in memory of WWI troops, with internal stairs for city views. Romanian Athenaeum (12 min) Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. King Mihai I Park (16 min) Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports. University's Square (7 min) A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings. Carol Park (10 min) Scenic park established in 1906 featuring a French garden, historical monuments, a mausoleum & lake. The National Museum of Art of Romania (12 min) Paintings & sculpture from medieval & modern Romania, Western Europe, the Islamic world & East Asia. Palatul Cotroceni (13 min) Open to visitors, the residence of Romania's president includes a medieval church & lush grounds. Curtea Veche (3 min) Large palace from the reign of Vlad III Dracula in the 15th century, now a museum. Cișmigiu Gardens (15 min) This tree-filled English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination. National Museum of Romanian History (8 min) Historical artifacts including a cast of Trajan's Column, Romania's national treasury & Greek gold. |