Henri Coandă International Airport 42 min
Cișmigiu Gardens (12 min) This tree-filled English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination. Antipa Museum (15 min) Natural history museum with Black Sea & Atlantic wildlife dioramas, plus humpback whale skeleton. The National Museum of Art of Romania (13 min) Paintings & sculpture from medieval & modern Romania, Western Europe, the Islamic world & East Asia. Curtea Veche (7 min) Large palace from the reign of Vlad III Dracula in the 15th century, now a museum. Manuc's Inn (7 min) Built in 1808, this historic hotel also features a courtyard, restaurant, bar & coffee house. University's Square (8 min) A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings. Carol Park (11 min) Scenic park established in 1906 featuring a French garden, historical monuments, a mausoleum & lake. National Museum of Romanian History (8 min) Historical artifacts including a cast of Trajan's Column, Romania's national treasury & Greek gold. 'Dimitrie Gusti' National Village Museum (18 min) Ethnographic museum devoted to Romanian village life, with hundreds of peasant farms & homes. King Mihai I Park (18 min) Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports. Palace of Parliament (13 min) Colossal parliament building & international conference center known for its ornate interior. The Arch Of Triumph (17 min) 26m granite arch built in memory of WWI troops, with internal stairs for city views. Romanian Athenaeum (13 min) Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. Stavropoleos Monastery Church (8 min) Orthodox monastery & church from 1724, partly rebuilt in the early 1900s after earthquake damage. Palatul Cotroceni (10 min) Open to visitors, the residence of Romania's president includes a medieval church & lush grounds. |