Henri Coandă International Airport 54 min
Palatul Cotroceni (26 min) Open to visitors, the residence of Romania's president includes a medieval church & lush grounds. Stavropoleos Monastery Church (21 min) Orthodox monastery & church from 1724, partly rebuilt in the early 1900s after earthquake damage. Manuc's Inn (19 min) Built in 1808, this historic hotel also features a courtyard, restaurant, bar & coffee house. Romanian Athenaeum (25 min) Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. Palace of Parliament (22 min) Colossal parliament building & international conference center known for its ornate interior. Curtea Veche (19 min) Large palace from the reign of Vlad III Dracula in the 15th century, now a museum. Cișmigiu Gardens (24 min) This tree-filled English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination. National Museum of Romanian History (21 min) Historical artifacts including a cast of Trajan's Column, Romania's national treasury & Greek gold. Cimitirul Bellu Bucureşti (12 min) Landmark 1800s cemetery with ornate funerary sculptures & the tombs of many illustrious Romanians. University's Square (20 min) A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings. 'Dimitrie Gusti' National Village Museum (30 min) Ethnographic museum devoted to Romanian village life, with hundreds of peasant farms & homes. The National Museum of Art of Romania (25 min) Paintings & sculpture from medieval & modern Romania, Western Europe, the Islamic world & East Asia. Carol Park (18 min) Scenic park established in 1906 featuring a French garden, historical monuments, a mausoleum & lake. The Arch Of Triumph (29 min) 26m granite arch built in memory of WWI troops, with internal stairs for city views. King Mihai I Park (30 min) Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports. |