City: Bucharest
Top Things to do in Bucharest
The 10 Best Free Things to do 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).
Restaurants in Bucharest
1. Stavropoleos Monastery
Overall Ratings
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!
2. Cismigiu Gardens
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4.5 based on 1,717 reviews
Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada
History and memories ladden Cismigiu Gardens remains unblemished over quite a few lifetimes, more exactly since the eighteen's century. Like so many other parcs in Bucharest, it is loved and cherished as one of ots green oasis where people can stroll, jog, relax on a public bench, meet someone or simply pass through. However, Cismigiu is special with its large alleys guarded by old trees, with its manicured grass and colourful flowers, with its antique rows of seats, linked to each other along some paths, between the curves bridges over the lake and the rocky mountain in its middle.
3. Herastrau Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,337 reviews
Reviewed By Foodie_CST - Targu Jiu, Romania
Largest Park in Bucharest, for sure one of the main attractions in the city, definitely worth a visit. Nice for talking walks down by the river, have a picnic or even get a boat ride, it also has a few nice Restaurants where you can grab something to eat, also plenty of shops where you can get toys or suvenirs.
4. Carol Park
Overall Ratings
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.
5. 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.
6. 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!
7. 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.
8. AFI Cotroceni
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4.5 based on 536 reviews
Reviewed By erickioff - Arad, Romania
This was one of the best malls I’ve ever been to, the foodcourt is amazing , there you can ice skate , go on a boat, climb a climbing wall or ride a rollercoaster. ITS AMAZING!
9. 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
10. Tineretului Park
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4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By cosmaiden - Bucharest, Romania
If you need to get away from the concrete jungle, this park offers total relaxation for the whole family, for all ages! From terraces and restaurants, to great meadows plenty of playgrounds, swimming pools in resorts nereby and a full fairground for clhildren of all ages!!! Skate park and many fitness zones can be found around for the sporty ones! During the summer you can rent a boat and have a couple of hours of relaxation on the huge lake!
