LEISURE ACTIVITIES

EXPERIENCE BUCHAREST

Elegant buildings in French belle epoque style looking out over wide tree-lined boulevards ... welcome to Bucharest, or 'Little Paris', the capital of Romania and a bustling eastern European metropolis.

  • DREAMY BUCHAREST

    The historic Lipscani quarter is the ideal place for a stroll. Wander through cobbled alleyways, browse the various art galleries and antiques shops, and take a break in one of the many coffee houses. Don't miss the Hanul cu Tei inner courtyard tucked between Strada Lipscani and Strada Blanari.

  • MUSICAL BUCHAREST

    Crowdfunding is not a 21st century phenomenon. In 1888, when the builders of the Athenaeum ran out of money, they appealed to the public for funds to complete this magnificent concert hall with success. With its opulent frescoes and unique acoustics, the hall is today the home of the renowned George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. 

  • POWERFUL BUCHAREST

    The Palace of the Parliament, formerly known as the People's Palace, today houses the Romanian Parliament and a conference centre. A magnificent communist-era folly, it is the second largest government building in the world after the Pentagon. And it's well worth a visit, if only for an insight into the pomp and splendour of a bygone era and the examples of Romanian folk art. 

  • ENJOY BUCHAREST

    Romanian cuisine has been influenced by the Greeks, Saxons, Turks, Slavs and Magyars. Its primary ingredients are meat, fish, vegetables, dairy products and fruit. For one of its best exponents try the traditional Caru cu Bere restaurant, where centuries-old dishes are given a new interpretation. 

  • ACTIVE BUCHAREST

    An excellent way to explore the city's communist past is to take a guided bike tour. Local guides will take you past the most important communist buildings as well as through parks and other areas, and are a mine of information about the city and its inhabitants. 

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