Bucharest
The nation’s capital since 1862, Bucharest is located in the south east of Romania, two hours drive from the Black Sea and Carpathian mountains. It is built upon the banks of Dambovita river, with leafy avenues and boulevards, grand buildings and extravagant public structures.
After decades of neglect under the communist rule, Bucharest no longer can claim the title "Paris of the East" as it was known in the 1930s, though hints of its past glory still remain.
The focal point of what locals dubbed 'Ceausima' is the enormous 12-storey Palace of Parliament. In order to create an imitation Champs Elysee, a Civic Centre and 12-storey palace for himself together with a parliament building, Causescu demolished an immense area of historic architecture in the old city, including 26 churches. The parliament building was designed to be the largest building in the world. It is now known as the Palace of Parliament, second in size to the Pentagon, and has become one of the city's prime tourist attractions.
Bucharest offers a number of superb museums, galleries, exquisite Orthodox churches and architectural surprises and its political legacy provides a fascinating selection of sights where visitors can rediscover the events and emotions of its history. Historic buildings have been restored and there is plenty of nightlife and various cultural events and exhibitions. Traditional Romanian cooking can be savoured alongside international cuisine, and in summer festive beer gardens and picturesque parks are filled with cheerful crowds.
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