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Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
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One Day Private Tour to Peles and Dracula Castles & Brasov City
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Small group - Transfăgărășan - Top Gear Road, max 8 passangers
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Therme: Spa day at the Largest Relaxation Oasis in Bucharest
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What to do in Bucharest
Popular places to visit
Palace of the Parliament
Wander through the extravagant and pompous rooms of this monstrous palace, which stands as a stark reminder of Romania’s troublesome communist years.
Piata Unirii
Find out about the history of Bucharest with a stop at Piata Unirii. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
Piata Romana
Find out about the history of Bucharest when you spend time at Piata Romana. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Herastrau Park
Spend some time at this attractive urban park, which has an adventure playground, aquarium, boating lake, open-air museum, restaurants and walking trails.
Bucharest Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Bucharest Mall during your stay in Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
University Square
Find out about the history of Bucharest when you take a trip to University Square. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
National Museum of Art of Romania
Explore the wonderful collections of European, Oriental and decorative arts hung on the walls of the rooms of a 19th-century neoclassical palace.
Areas of Bucharest
Bucharest City-Centre
Museums, historic sites, and art galleries are just a few things travelers like about Bucharest City-Centre. Sights like Central University Library and Revolution Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Bucharest area at University Station.
Bucharest Old Town
Unique features of Bucharest Old Town include the historic sites and cafes. Make a stop by Stavropoleos Church or Piaţa Universităţii while you're exploring the area.
Sector 1
If you're spending time in Sector 1, you might enjoy attractions like RomExpo and World Trade Center. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
Lipscani
Travelers come to Lipscani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Stavropoleos Church and National History Museum of Romania while you're in town.
Sector 3
Historic sites and restaurants are highlights of Sector 3. Make a stop by Bucharest Mall or Piata Unirii while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at University Station to get around town.
Sector 2
Get to know Sector 2 and its many features like its parks and spas. You might want to explore sights like National Arena and University Square, and you can jump on the metro at Obor or Piata Iancului to get around the city.