The Romanian Capital city is perfect for exploration by foot but also has a good public and private transport system: taxis, uber, trams and busses are widely available so buy a day pass to hop on and off.
Highlights Covered in the Brand g Tours
Your panoramic half day tour of Bucharest covers the highlights the city’s eclectic mix of architecture and gives you an overall picture of the city, whetting your appetite for what to explore next. It also includes a short walking tour in the old city center. On our second day in Bucharest, enroute to the river cruise, enjoy an in depth visit to the lavish People’s Palace-the world’s largest civilian building, having a height of 276 ft, a floor area of 3,930,000 sq ft and a volume of 90,000,000 cu ft.
Bucharest Highlights To Explore on Your Own
Exploring Bucharest will be a highlight of your trip if you have a few hours or a few days. Here are some things to consider with your free time.
Why not take a look at the recently opened to the public Ceausescu Mansion, this palace reveals the life of the last communist dictator’s family. Or take in the old town where you will see several hundred years architecture and visit one of its many cafes or bars or visit the wonderful Stavropoleos Monastery. For nature lovers, try a visit to Cismigiu Gardens, build on a landfill site.
Bucharest Museums, Libraries and Theater’s
Bucharest has over 30 varied museums covering art and design, nature and natural history, science and technology, history and anthropology and some covering specific areas such as Museum of the History of the Romanian Jewish Community. If the weather permits why not take in the Herastrau Park or Muzeul Naţional al Satului “Dimitrie Gusti”. This outdoor museum includes more than 300 buildings representing the history of Romania’s rural architecture. The Romanian Kitsch Museum with its rainbow painted door, gives an insight into a “hidden” Romania. Full details allowing you to plan what and how to visit can be found HERE
Bucharest also has a number of libraries including the Saint Sava College library opened in 1859 when 1000 French volumes were archived. Others include the National Library, Biblioteca FFFF and Librairie Kyralina.
The Romanian capital has a number of theatres including the prestigious National Theatre in addition productions new and old can be seen at the Godot Café Theater The Bulandra Theatre The Tandarica Theatre and The Odeon theatre
These are just some suggestions. Feel free to consult the hotel concierge or other resources. Keep in mind, hours of operations can vary.
