Skip to content- Palace of the Parliament: This massive building is the second-largest administrative building in the world, and is a symbol of Romania’s communist past. Visitors can take a guided tour of the palace, explore its exhibitions and galleries, or attend a concert or performance.
- Old Town: This historic neighborhood is one of the city’s most vibrant and colorful, and is known for its architecture, its street life, and its nightlife. Visitors can explore its narrow streets and alleyways, relax in one of its parks and squares, or enjoy a drink or a meal in one of its many pubs, cafes, and restaurants.
- National Museum of Romanian History: This museum is dedicated to Romania’s rich cultural heritage, with collections covering archaeology, history, and art. Visitors can explore the country’s history and culture, with highlights including medieval manuscripts, Renaissance paintings, and modern art.
- Stavropoleos Monastery: This historic monastery is one of the city’s most beautiful, and is known for its Byzantine architecture, its icon paintings, and its peaceful gardens. Visitors can attend a service, explore its exhibitions and galleries, or relax in its courtyard and chapels.
- Herăstrău Park: This large park is one of the city’s most beautiful and is a great place to relax, play, or explore. Visitors can walk or bike its trails, attend a concert or event, or relax in its many gardens, lakes, and fountains.
- Romanian Athenaeum: This historic concert hall is one of the city’s most beautiful and is known for its classical music, its opera, and its ballet. Visitors can attend a performance, explore its exhibitions and galleries, or take a guided tour of the hall’s history and architecture.
- Revolution Square: This large square is one of the city’s most historic and is a symbol of Romania’s 1989 revolution. Visitors can explore its monuments and memorials, attend a rally or protest, or relax in its many parks and fountains.
- Memorial of Communism: This museum is dedicated to Romania’s communist past, and is located in the former headquarters of the Securitate, the country’s secret police. Visitors can explore its exhibitions and galleries, attend a lecture or performance, or take a guided tour of the history and impact of communism in Romania.
- Carol Park: This large park is one of the city’s most beautiful and is a great place to relax, play, or explore. Visitors can walk or bike its trails, attend a concert or event, or relax in its many gardens, lakes, and fountains.
- Village Museum: This outdoor museum is dedicated to Romania’s rural heritage, and is located in Herăstrău Park. Visitors can explore its exhibits, including traditional houses, farmsteads, and churches, and learn about the country’s rural life and culture.
