Bucharest - Area: Calea Victoriei, near the Old Center Map
Visits 17048
Savings Bank Palace (CEC Palace) The Savings Bank Palace (CEC Palace) is one of the one of the most beautiful buildings in Bucharest. The building was completed in 1900 according to the plans of the French architect Paul Gottereau...
Bucharest - Area: Calea Victoriei, near the Old Center Map
Visits 12520
National Museum of Romanian History Initially intended as a home for the Central Post Office, this impressive building was built between 1894 - 1900 after the plans of the Romanian architect Alexandru Savulescu. In 1970 the postal office was...
Bucharest - Area: Piata Revolutiei, near Calea Victoriei Blvd Map
Visits 11524
Romanian Athenaeum Meet one of the most beautiful buildings in Bucharest. This prestigious concert hall is home of George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra and George Enescu Festival, one of the most important cultural events in Europe. Opened in 1888, the...
Bucharest - Area: Soseaua Kiseleff, near Herastrau Park Map
Visits 8803
Village Museum The museum is located in the Herastrau Park and it was opened in 1936. Today, it is named after one of the museum founders, Dimitrie Gusti. This outdoor ethnographic museum will take you back in time revealing...
Bucharest - Area: Calea Victoriei Blvd, next to Royal Palace Map
Visits 7376
Kretzulescu Church Also spelled Cretulescu Church, this church was built between 1720 - 1722 in Brancovenesc style. It is an Orthodox Church and one of the oldest churches in Bucharest. As a common practice of those times, there was...
Bucharest - Area: City center, Blvd. Regina Elisabeta Map
Visits 6830
Cismigiu Gardens Right in the heart of Bucharest, Cismigiu Gardens are an oasis of relaxation and tranquility. Cismigiu Park is the biggest and the most beautiful park in the city center. The history of this park begins in 1779...
Stavropoleos Church Located in the Old Center of Bucharest, just behind the National Museum of Romanian History, is a very old and beautiful church and a must see attraction. The church, together with other buildings that formed a monastery,...
Bucharest - Area: The intersection of Calea Victoriei Blvd and Bd. Regina Elisabeta Map
Visits 5210
The Military Club The Military Club is the cultural institution of the Romanian army. This beautiful building was designed in the French neoclassic style by the architect Dimitrie Maimaroiu. The construction was started in 1911 and inaugurated a few...
Bucharest - Area: Piata Constitutiei, City center Map
Visits 3983
Palace of Parliament The construction of the colossal Parliament Palace (formerly known as the People's Palace) was started in 1984 under the direct supervision of the Communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu. This building was supposed to be his personal residence...
Bucharest - Area: Soseaua Kiseleff, near Piata Victoriei Map
Visits 3619
Museum of the Romanian Peasant This museum will tell you everything you need to know about the Romanian peasant life. In 1996 the Museum of the Romanian Peasant received the title of European Museum of the Year making it...