City: Bucharest
Top Things to do in Bucharest
The 10 Best 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. Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti"
Overall Ratings
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
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!
3. Cismigiu Gardens
Overall Ratings
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.
4. 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.
5. Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 772 reviews
“Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History is one of the oldest research institutions in the field of biodiversity and public education. It is in the same time one of the well-known and highly appreciated “databases” due to the Museum’s collections, some of them valuable assets of the worldwide thesaurus.
Reviewed By aesha2018 - Cairo, Egypt
Went at weekends with my husband: price per adult 20 lei plus 10 lei photo fee so was more than decent. The museum is very interesting, the items are very well presented and described, they put tablets to find more info but I think due to the COVID situation these tablets were off. It takes you from stuffed animals to history of the vertebrates, human body and organs, fossils to gems and all kind of stones; there is even a small cave which was super wow. All in all we loved it a lot
6. Ceausescu Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 748 reviews
Fitting of a head of state of the former Soviet bloc, the palace stands out both in magnitude and in its luxurious interior garnished with beautiful design elements (furniture, carpets, mirrors, porcelain) manufactured in famous shops from the country and from abroad. We would like our visitors to see how Ceaușescu lived, not only as an internationally renowned head of state, but as a man in his own private life - the hobbies that he had, what his routine around the privacy of his home was, how he studied or what art collections he had in his house.
Reviewed By Anita1973 - Seaview, United Kingdom
Fascinating to get a glimpse of their lives, I particularly liked the photographs of the family to bring it all to life. Good English speaking guide.
7. Romanian Kitsch Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 488 reviews
The best way to understand the Romanian (sub)culture and traditions. Romanian KITSCH is authentic as we are creative, ridiculous and proud in the same time. Seven KITSCH areas presented (basically seven stories) – Kitsch from the Communism period, Dracula Kitsch, Gypsy Kitsch & more. Search for the flag with Ceausescu and when you are standing next to it, look for the rainbow themed museum doors, which are somewhat hidden fom view behind a couple of white umbrellas that belong to the restaurant next door. Very funny experience but real and educational in the same time. It's an interactive experience. You can take pictures inside and you can interact with the exponats.(touch them) Average visiting time: 33 minutes. The museum is located in the city center( in the Old Town), so it’s easy to get inside while you exploring the rest of the city.
Reviewed By KatieC2971
I love how this museum has interpreted kitsch and applied it to various parts of Romanian life - from Dracula to the church. Great insight into different aspects of culture and many a wonderful photo opportunity. A must visit for anyone looking for something to do in the Old Town!
8. Museum of Senses Bucharest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 365 reviews
MUSEUM of SENSES is an experience that challange your senses so you are inspired to discover more and therefore, feel more. Live the unimaginable, experience a world of sensations, mind-blowing optical illusions and test your senses at an extraordinary museum. A place as fun as it is educational, as amazing as it is enigmatic, and as crazy as it is rational
Reviewed By Eemmaak
It was very enjoyable for the group that went and only took 20 minutes for us to go through. Good for a rainy day and many photo opportunities to be found
9. Palace of Parliament
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7,806 reviews
The world's second largest building was built as a palace for Nicolae Ceauşescu, who was overthrown and executed before it was completed.
Reviewed By KatrinaMolini - Corciano, Italy
We took a tour of the palace in February. You have to call to make a reservation. We did so one day before, when we arrived to Bucharest. Make sure you give them your name accurately. When we approached the desk the next day they couldn’t find our names but the desk person included us in the tour anyways. They give you a ticket and you go pay it at the gift shop next to the desk. The tour was completely booked and even though they have it every hour or so, the one before and after were full for sure. So do book it in advance. When the tour starts you need to pass the security. They were not very nice, and at the end the whole thing took about 15 minutes for the whole group. The tour itself was quite informative and we were truly impressed with all the architectural and decorative details. The halls and rooms are simply stunning. You can take photos and you will have the feeling that you walked a lot and seen a lot but in fact the tour includes only 5% of the building. Here are some more well known fun facts about it: The Palace of the Parliament is the heaviest building in the world; it’s also the most expensive one in the world (costed 3 billion euros) and it’s the second largest administrative building in the world (after Pentagon). I personally really love these kind of tours and I enjoyed it very much so I recommend it to everyone who is visiting Bucharest as the main attraction of the city.
10. Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4,038 reviews
Reviewed By SoCalTom01 - Orange County, United States
Bucharest's Old Town has a lot to offer. You can find souvenir shops, restaurants, pubs, fast food, snack shops, currency exchange, a casino, the most beautiful bookstore, various shops, churches and a whole lot more. During the day you may be privileged to listen to various street performers playing the violin, accordian or other musical instrument. At night there are sometimes talented singers performing. The weekend nightlife is the happening place to be. Pubs and restaurants are full with people having a good time as well as the people out walking around. You can take a free walking tour during the day that meets at the park across the street from the Old Town provided by Bucharest Walkabout free tours that will give you some history and information about the Old Town. When I visit Bucharest I rent an apartment near the Old Town because it has everything to offer. 3 of my favorite restaurants are located in the Old Town (Vibes19, The Red Angus and the City Grill). If you're ever in Bucharest check out the Old Town.
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