By rail
București Nord, main hub for trains across Romania
Europe · Romania
Bucharest, Romania
Grand boulevards, an old town and a vast palace
Getting there
By air
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), ~17 km by road
Best time to visit
April to June or September to October — mild and pleasant
Don't miss
Palace of the Parliament
The Old Town
Romanian Athenaeum
Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum
Things to do
Touring the parliament palace
Museum visits
Walks in large parks
Evenings in the Old Town
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: Madalin Pentelie · CC0
What to pack
Comfortable shoes, light layers, umbrella
A quieter corner
Stavropoleos Monastery, a small 18th-century church tucked into the Old Town
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Bucharest?
April to June or September to October — mild and pleasant. What to pack: Comfortable shoes, light layers, umbrella.
How do I get to Bucharest?
Fly into Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), ~17 km by road.
What is there to do in Bucharest?
Touring the parliament palace, museum visits, walks in large parks, evenings in the Old Town. A quieter find: Stavropoleos Monastery, a small 18th-century church tucked into the Old Town.
What should I eat in Bucharest?
Sarmale, mici, ciorbă de burtă, papanași.
About Bucharest
- Inland
Where it is
Bucharest is the capital of Romania, set on the Dâmbovița River on the plain of the country's south-east.
History
Bucharest is first recorded in the 15th century and became the capital of Wallachia and later of Romania. Between the world wars its elegant buildings and boulevards earned it the nickname Little Paris. In the late communist era a large part of the historic centre was cleared to build the Palace of the Parliament and new avenues.
People
Romanian is spoken in Bucharest, the country's largest city, which draws people from every region and has a busy restaurant and cultural scene.
Known for
- The huge Palace of the Parliament
- Belle Époque buildings and boulevards
- The lively Old Town
- Large lakeside parks
Did you know?
The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest is one of the largest administrative buildings in the world.
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