The foundation of this jumble dates from the late 19th century, just after Romania became a unified country for the first time. After a building spree, it was called "Little Paris of the East. In recent years, they've rejuvenated the once-derelict Old Town — transforming it into one of the liveliest nightlife zones in eastern Europe.
Taken together, Bucharest is a fascinating place to grapple with for a day or two. Under King Carol, Bucharest blossomed. He imported French architects to give Bucharest the romantic allure visitors still enjoy along this avenue.
Life changed in the 20th century. From communist times through the early s, Bucharest's Old Town was deserted, dilapidated, and dangerous. But now it's being systematically rejuvenated. Grand, glittering buildings including several bank headquarters have been scrubbed and polished. The third category includes the venue type locations where many Romanian bands play live each night of the week.
The best holiday stories are usually connected to getting from one point to another and all the complications that came with that. The list will help you have a smooth ride:. If you take all of these into consideration all your stories about Bucharest will have a happy ending.
Just give us an email at reservations travelmaker. From the social changes throughout history to the contemporary lifestyle of the locals, Bucharest has a different story to tell than the one you might have heard. Take a look at our shared and private tours to get a better idea of what suits your plans. Why Book With Us? From Little Paris to New Berlin During the interwar period, many of the large landmarks, buildings and the structure of the main boulevards of Bucharest were defined.
Berthelot Street Pasaj Macca-Vilacrosse These streets are still packed with boutiques, coffee shops, book stores and splendid views of parks. Shoteria , they have a large selection of unique shots. You know you are in the right place if the menu behind the bar looks similar to how the arrivals and departures board in Gara de Nord looks like. Linea is the closest place to the moon in Bucharest. E3 by Entourage is a botanic decorated bar, full of beautiful people. You can consider it especially if you plan on moving your party to one of the more posh clubs.
Nomad Skybar is a great place to grab something to eat before you hit the clubs. They have a great variety of food and drinks from all over the world.
Getting Around in Bucharest The best holiday stories are usually connected to getting from one point to another and all the complications that came with that.
The list will help you have a smooth ride: Keep in mind that traffic in Bucharest can get a little hectic , especially during rush hours. If you have to travel between — in the morning and — in the afternoon take some extra time to get to your destination. Be aware of taxies from the airport and in front of hotels. Some of them might charge you up to 5 times the prices of a ride. Ask people at the reception of your hotel to call a cab for you, to be on the save side.
As such, the Revolution Square is an important place of remembrance and a representative of the national identity of the country. It is also a great starting point for tourists interested in walking tours due to its central location. This lovely garden can be found only meters away from Revolution Square. More than years old, Cismigiu Garden is home to 30, trees and plants brought in from the Romanian mountains.
You can also enjoy seeing numerous exotic plants which were fetched from the botanical gardens in Vienna. People of all ages and interests spend their free time in the garden since it has cafes, children's playgrounds and a lake, which is used for rowing in summer and skating in winter. This atypical museum will teach you lots about Romania's regions through a historical tour.
In this spacious outdoor complex, there are more than 60 original houses, farmsteads, windmills, watermills and churches, most of them dating from the 19th century. One of the biggest attractions for tourists are the earth houses, which are dug into the ground and covered with thatched made of dried straw roofs. Occasionally, folkloric and crafts festivals are held in this museum.
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