The City of Bucharest, Romania

Brimming with historical, communist-era and modern architecture, as well as an energetic nightlife, there is plenty of things to see and do in the city of Bucharest, and all can be explored over a long weekend.

Bucharest

Located in the South of Romania on the banks of the Dambovita River, Bucharest is the Capital and largest City of Romania. It offers a mixture of historical, communist-era and modern architecture, with the most iconic landmark being the huge government building of Palatul Parlamentului. Within the district if Lipscani during the day you can find the orthodox Stavropoleos Church and the 15th Century Curtea Veche Palace, where Vlad Tempes once ruled, then as dusk falls this district comes alive with an energetic nightlife. In the centre of this bustling city is an artificial lake, Lake Cișmigiu, which is surrounded by beautiful tranquil gardens, perfect for those wanting to get away for a moment from the fast pace of the city.