Out & About
Story Short
BUCHAREST TRIVIA
Known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards, glorious Belle Époque buildings and a reputation for the high life (which in the 1900s earned its nickname of "Little Paris"), Bucharest, Romania's largest city and capital, is today a bustling metropolis.
Romanian legend has it that the city of Bucharest was founded on the banks of the Dambovita River by a shepherd named Bucur, whose name literarily means "joy." His flute playing reportedly dazzled the people and his hearty wine from nearby vineyards endeared him to the local traders, who gave his name to the place.
Population
1,921 milion
Inhabited since
500 BC
Size
228 sq km
Elevation
55-90 m
Must see
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HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT
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The Palace of the Parliament is the second largest administrative building in the world, after The Pentagon in the United States.
ROMANIAN ATHENAEUM
The Romanian Athenaeum is a concert hall in the centre of Bucharest and a landmark of the Romanian capital city.
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VILLAGE MUSEUM
The Village Museum is an open-air ethnographic museum and contains 272 authentic peasant farms and houses from all over Romania.
THERME POOL&SPA
Just 15 minutes away, Therme is a wellness concept for modern lifestyle, dedicated to your wellbeing. The thermal water supply 9 pools, 16 water slides, 4 wet saunas and more.
TRIUMPH ARCH
The first, wooden, triumphal arch was built hurriedly, after Romania gained its independence, so that the victorious troops could march under it.
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OLD TOWN
30 minutes by car and you can experience a lovely night, in a place with one of the best restaurants, bars or night clubs or just to enjoy a stunning old architecture.