Bucharest Travel Highlights

Bucharest, Romania's capital and largest city, has a bustling old quarter, impressive buildings from the time of Ceaucescu and great cafes and nightlife. Its centre is dominated by the enormous Palatul Parlamentului government building (Palace of Parliament) that looks like an enormous spaceship on its side, and the lovely leafy Cismigiu Gardens. Outside the centre, Bucharest has some fantastic museums and galleries. Founded in 1459-making it one of Europe's oldest capitals-Bucharest is also home to Romania's largest square, Piaţa Unirii, where much of the country's history has played out. Including: Stavropoleos Church, Romanian Athenaeum, Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral, The Old Court/Princely Palace, Antim Monastery, Saint Spyridon the New Church, Cișmigiu Gardens, Calea Victoriei, University Square, Palace of the National Military Circle, Lipscani Street, Kretzulescu Church, National History Museum of Romania, National Museum of Art of Romania, Armenian Church, Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, Carol Park, Youth's Park, Revolution Memorial, Unirea Shopping Center, Capitoline Wolf of Bucharest, Prince Radu Vodă Monastery, Royal Palace, Cotroceni Palace, Lake Cișmigiu and many more sightseeing highlights of Bucharest.