15 Best Things to Do in Bucharest

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   Palace of Parliament

   Landmark

   The Palace of Parliament in Bucharest is one of the most staggering buildings on Earth, the heaviest administrative building in the world and, by floor area, among the largest.

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   Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti"

   Museum

   The Village Museum is one of Europe's great open-air museums, a sprawling park on the shore of Lake Herăstrău in Bucharest where over 300 authentic peasant houses, churches, mills, and workshops have…

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   Stavropoleos Monastery

   Religious siteFree entry

   Tucked into a quiet lane in Bucharest's Old Town, the tiny Stavropoleos Monastery is a jewel of Romanian Orthodox architecture, an early-18th-century church in the ornate Brâncovenesc style, with an…

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   Ateneul Roman

   Landmark

   The Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Român) is Bucharest's most beautiful building and its premier concert hall, a domed neoclassical landmark from 1888, fronted by a grand Ionic-columned portico, that…

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   Cismigiu Parc

   Park & natureFree entry

   Cișmigiu Gardens is the oldest and most beloved public park in Bucharest, a romantic 19th-century landscaped garden in the very heart of the city, a green oasis of winding paths, a central lake…

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   Lipscani

   NeighborhoodFree entry

   Lipscani is the historic heart of Bucharest, a maze of narrow cobblestone streets that once served as the city's main commercial district.

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   Trip2Ro

   Landmark

   Trip2Ro provides curated tours of Bucharest, Romania, focusing on the city's rich history, architecture, and local life.

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   Ceausescu Mansion

   Museum

   The Ceaușescu Mansion, located in the upscale Primaverii neighborhood of Bucharest, offers a fascinating glimpse into the extravagant lifestyle of Romania's former communist leader.

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   Piaka Unirii

   LandmarkFree entry

   Piaka Unirii is one of Bucharest's largest and most important public squares, located at the intersection of several major boulevards.

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    National Museum of Art of Romania (Muzeul Nakional de Arta al Romaniei)

    Museum

    Housed in the former Royal Palace on Calea Victoriei, the National Museum of Art of Romania offers an extensive journey through Romanian and European art.

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    Manuc's Inn (Hanul lui Manuc)

    LandmarkFree entry

    Manuc's Inn (Hanul lui Manuc) is a historic inn and landmark in the heart of Bucharest's Old Town.

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    Bike The City

    Landmark

    Bike The City is Bucharest's top-rated outdoor activity, offering guided bicycle tours that let visitors explore the Romanian capital in an eco-friendly and fun way.

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    Muzeul National de Istorie a Romaniei

    Museum

    The National Museum of Romanian History occupies the grand former Royal Palace on Calea Victoriei, a central Bucharest thoroughfare.

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    Palatul CEC

    Landmark

    Palatul CEC is one of Bucharest's most iconic landmarks, located on the bustling Calea Victoriei.

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    Muzeul National Cotroceni

    Museum

    Muzeul National Cotroceni is a captivating museum located in the Cotroceni neighborhood of Bucharest, housed in the former royal palace of the Romanian monarchy.

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