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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. Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti"
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4.5 based on 4,356 reviews
This outdoor museum includes more than 300 buildings representing the history of Romania's rural architecture.
Reviewed By BeldimanAndrei - Bucharest, Romania
Looking for tranquility and to learn new things about the romanian architecture? This is one of the best places...discover hundreds of houses from different parts of Romania in an wonderful setting, next to one of the most famous lakes frkm the capital, Bucharest
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. CEC Palace
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4.5 based on 354 reviews
Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada
Designed by a French architect and opened at the turn of the 20th century on Bucharest’s most famous street, Calea Victoriei, it is the oldest savings bank in Romania, and a monumental palace topped with five cupolas. The central glassed dome stands over the grandiose, colonnaded entrance.
4. Bellu Cemetery (Cimitirul Serban Voda-Bellu)
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4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By corinab854 - Albany, United States
.. it is filled with famous people. It is a big cemetery & nicely maintained. I think you need a map to find people. I managed to use my memory and great navigation skills and remembered where my uncle was buried. It was quite an adventure. Cemeteries are very important for Romanians!
5. Biserica Sfantul Gheorghe Nou
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By permia
It's a beautiful church. I would think the moniker of New is relative, given that it was sanctified in 1707. Designed by an Italian, the glorious frescoes were created by the greatest of Romanian artists. It has undergone a recent renovation bringing the original lustre to the fore. A lovely facade with columns and holy images welcomes the faithful. An imposing statue of Constantin Brâncoveanu, the Wallachian Prince who was executed by the Ottomans, fronts the church. Vibrant are the assemblage of breathtaking frescoes inside. The vista from the rear towards the iconastasis is awe-inspiring. The domes are wondrously embellished with holy scenes. The Christ Pantocrator is central in one.
6. Patriarchal Cathedral( Catedrala Patriarhala)
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4.5 based on 460 reviews
Reviewed By PopisteanuG - Bucharest, Romania
the head office of the Romanian Orthodox Church, including the head office itself, a church with a 350 years history and a palace erased to the beginning of the 20th century the palace has a great importance for Romanians, a lot of relevant historical moments happened inside, or on that location actually, on this location has been born Romania as state (the Little Union of the Romanian Principalities, 1859) during the communist regime, the Patriarchy Palace hosted the Parliament, you could imagine the sacred and the profane (the church and the palace) separated by only a few meters - the communists declared themselves as atheists, also they destroyed a lot of churches and more dangerous, a lot of souls the church hosts remains of the saint which protects the city, the pilgrimages its quite impressive to the end of each October, to his anniversary try to fell the spirituality of the place
7. 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!
8. 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.
9. Radu Voda Monastery (Manastirea Radu Voda)
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Bogdan2005 - Bucharest, Romania
This is one of the oldest Orthodox Monasteries in Bucharest and a beautiful example of Romanian Christian arhitecture. Located on a small hill in the back of a line of block of flats, it is a real miracle this monasteries survived the communist destruction period. Nice arhitecture lines, beautiful paintings and light. It also hosts the tomp of a former Romanian Patriarch (Justinian Marina). It is really worth a visit.
10. Coral Temple
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By molvy - Tel Aviv, Israel
An historical monument with stories that goes 150 years ago, for small entrance fee you will be expose to the amazing history of this unique place
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