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The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Bucharest, Romania
Vlad the Impaler stated his claim to Bucharest in 1459. His citadel on the Dambovita was the first of flotillas of palaces, many of which still stand. Four subway lines and a modern bus network transport visitors and commuters. Nicknamed "Little Paris", Bucharest's elegant early 20th-century architecture shows French influences. Don't miss the Village Museum, Romanian Athenaeum and the Peasant Museum. You can't miss the Palace of Parliament, the second-largest building in the world (after the Pentagon).
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1. Sector 1 Municipal Hall of Bucharest
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Stavropoleos Monastery
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4.5 based on 2,759 reviews
Built in 1724, this beautiful church is one of Bucharest's oldest.
Reviewed By sakisb_72 - Athens, Greece
A wonderful church,a monument rich of history and culture with amazing wall paintings! A must see when in Bucharest!
3. Carol Park
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4.5 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By SoCalTom01 - Orange County, United States
This is the third time that I have visited Carol Park. It's a beautiful park and you can get plenty of exercise walking around. During this visit it was still considered winter and most of the trees bare. During the spring and summer the park is absolutely gorgeous with many activities. The monument is absolutely stunning. There are always guards there to protect the tomb. See the attached photos. Carol Park is one of many parks in Bucharest and one of my favorites. Check it out.
4. Biserica Bucur
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By victor545 - Bucharest, Romania
A very significant piece of Orthodox Romanian Christianity. Even if it was not built in 1416 (Bucharest is firstly mentioned in a document in 1459), its only fresco still preserved - a small fragment just above the entry, probably painted in the XVIIIth century - is precious and evocative. There are no other paintings, inside or outside, but there are a lot of icons, of very unequal artistic value, but who cares? If you visit this church, you understand the Romanian Christianity better than studying 100 books. The priest, young, charming and hospitable, is very appropriate for this place.
5. Muzeul Coleckiilor de Arta
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4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By gabestoian - Melbourne, Australia
Allow at least 3 hours to visit this art museum. The building itself is gorgeous, built in Neo-classical style in late 19th century and augmented further over the next decades into the 20th century. Each room has its own character and they feature equally beautifully alongside the art housed within. At the time of our visit, the Museum featured West European art from 15th century onward, with works by Veneziano, El Greco, Tintoretto, Jan van Eyck, Jan Brueghel the Elder, Peter Paul Rubens, and Rembrandt, plus works by impressionists such as Claude Monet and Alfred Sisley. The Romanian section is extensive and it boasts all the great works by the Romanian masters such as Grigorescu, Luchian and Aman. Many visitors will be pleasantly surprised with the quality of Romanian art. Also there is a section dedicated to Medieval art (14th - 19th century) including icons, mural paintings, embroideries, manuscripts, silverware and woodcarvings. Enjoy!
6. Manastirea Antim
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Very near the Parliament Palace on Bucharests Unirii Boulevard is the Antim Monastery, one of the most beautiful monasteries in the city.
Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada
I have seen with my own eyes, many years ago, when this entire buildingg was being transported on heavy supports, along masive rails, at the speed of approximately 10 meters/hour. It is amazing how Antim Monastery - as other few churches in Bucharest, as well - survived those times when the Communist regime desired to wipe off all traces of religion and history before their time.
7. Palatul Regal/Royal Palace
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada
Throughout the history, the Royal Palace has went through many extension and renovation works, currently known as one of the most notable neoclassical buildings in Bucharest, also housing the National Museum of Art, a splendid collection of famous paintings and sculptures by many Romanian and world's renown artists.
8. Ion Luca Caragiale Statue
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Coryy20 - Port of Spain, Caribbean
The humongous statue is that of the Romanian playwright Caragealiana. This statue is really grand and is a most welcome tribute to this famous playwright. It is most prominent in front of the National Theater and cannot be missed because of its size. It is a definite great photo opt.
9. Blocul Adriatica-Trieste Building
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada
I was born and raised in the Opereta quarters of the Capital and many of my childhood friends and school-mates were living in this building. Of course, at the time I did not care much about the historical and architectural facts, however, I vividlyy remember how impressed I was every time I was visiting one of them. The luxurious, imposing entrance hallway and staircase, the marble, the elaborated elevator doors. Later Ii read about it and learned that the first Adriatica building was built in 1926, named after the well known and prosperous Adriatica insurance company in Romania at the time. Even if none of the people I used to know is still there, the edifice itself remains one of the most beautiful buildings in Bucharest, located at the intersection of Calea Victoriei with Splaiul Independentei.
10. Revolution Square (Piaka Revolukiei)
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4.0 based on 539 reviews
Reviewed By Edmundo_de_ABQ - Albuquerque, United States
These statues and the Square are stark reminders of the hardships and sacrifices made by the people of Romania during Communist rule and their subsequent overthrow of a dictator and an oppressive regime.
