What to See in Bucharest

Built in 1834, has collections related to the development of Bucharest from a small 14th-century fortress into Romania’s capital. More units: - The "Princely Palace - The Old Court" (Muzeul „Palatul Voievodal – Curtea Veche“ ). Address: Str . Franceză 25-31 , sector 3 ; - Museum "Prof. Dr.Victor Babes" (Muzeul „Prof. Dr.Victor Babeș”). Address: Str.…

Recently opened inside a converted wing of the Palace of the Parliament, in what had been the private apartments of Ceauşescu, the museum features fresh exhibitions from Romania's burgeoning art scene.…

the tourist can see the world's second largest building (after the US Pentagon), formerly named "Casa Poporului" (People's House). The building, which was built in 1984 by Nicolae Ceauşescu, spans 12 stories, 3100 rooms and covers over 330,000 sq m. 1/9 of Bucharest was reconstructed to accommodate this magnificent massive building and its surroundings.…

A part of the city's historical heart was not demolished by Nicolae Ceauşescu. The area (stretching approximately between the Dâmboviţa river to the south, Calea Victoriei to the west, Calea Moşilor to the east and the Regina Elisabeta boulevard to the north) contains an assortment of middle 19th century buildings, rui…

Located in a neoclassical late 19th century building, has exhibits documenting the evolution of society on Romania’s territory from the Paleolithic until today, a replica of Trajan’s Column in Rome and a very interesting numismatics collection. It is undergoing some remodeling and only two exhibitions are open to the public as of June 2009.…

An original open air museum created in 1934, it currently has around 300 traditional buildings (including churches, workshops, mills etc.) plus furniture, pottery, clothing gathered from villages in every region of the country in an effort to showcase the traditional way of life of the Romanians.…

The Oţetari Church is a very discreet, spiritual place, giving some religious comfort in the centre of the city. It's name actually means "cruet", because of the initial destination of the street it is situated on. It was built in the 18th Century and it features a number of interesting paintings and stained glass.

Has collections of weapons dating since the prehistoric times and permanent exhibitions dedicated to important military events, including the Romanian revolution of 1989, as well as an outdoor exhibit of relatively modern weaponry, including cannons, tanks, helicopters etc

The exhibition includes a variety of objects: pieces of archeology - ancient Greek vases, statuettes of Tanagra, bronze and marble, glass Roman items, ancient Greek, Dacian Roman, Byzantine and medieval coins. Romanian and foreign orders and decorations.

Also here is Museum of Old Western Art the (Muzeul de Artă Veche Apuseană Minovici). There are collections of the various works of art, such as stained glass from the XVI - XVII, engravings, paintings, rare books, tapestries, carpets, furniture.

A beautiful building is home of the George Enescu Philarmonic. If you have the time, visit the interior of the building as well, as it holds a fresco that depicts scenes of the Romanian history. The building was inaugurated in 1888.

In the building of the former Royal Palace, this museum has collections of ancient, modern and contemporary Romanian art as well as exhibitions of rare European art dating as early as the 14th century. +phone=+40 21 3148119

Cone here for stamps, stamp collections, postal items: boxes of values, old paintings, seals, horns, prints, old letters, maps postal coachmen costumes, furniture used in post offices, etc. +phone=+40 21 3127491

This decorative temple was raised in 1845 by the Polish-Jewish community. It was repaired in 1865, baroque style, redesigned in 1903 and 1909, repainted in Rococo style in 1936. Also here is a exhibition hall.

the ruins of the crown palace of the Wallachian princes, some parts dating as early as the 16th century. It’s around an earlier fortification located in this same place that Bucharest began to develop.

Also dedicated to the traditional way of life, it focuses mainly on traditional interior decoration, tools, clothing and artifacts. Again, it sometimes hosts folkloric and traditional crafts festivals.

Built in the last half of the 16th century, it once housed the first printing house in the region (1582), today it has a religious objects museum and a large park.

Site of part of the Romanian Revolution of 1989. There is a tall monument in the center of the square in memory of those who died during the revolution.

Built in 1658. Next to it is the Mitropoliei Palace (1708) – the residence of the Orthodox Patriarch, a sort of small 'Romanian Vatican'.

Has collections of objects that belonged to the former Romanian royal family. Today it is also the residence of the Romanian president.

A 42-metre high building between Obor, Calea Moșilor and Nerva-Traian. It was used in the past as an observation tower by the firemen.

The Church of the Old Princely Court built around 1559, used to be the coronation church of the Wallachian princes.

Built in the early 18th century, has some stunning decorative sculpture and amazing frescoes. A little jewel.

Shows all sorts of different exhibits from different ages of the railway network. Also has a model railway.

This has over 300.000 exhibits illustrating the transformations of Earth and the evolution of species.

Dating from the 18th century, houses the tombs of princes Constantin Brâncoveanu and Ion Mavrocordat.

The current arch was inaugurated in 1936, however previous arches had been located here since 1878.

Documenting the life of this community in the region since ancient times and through the Holocaust.

The first church in Bucharest built in the Brancovenesc style (1702).

This museum presents works of artists of the Storck family.

An interesting example of the Brancovenesc style (1722).

has a large collection of minerals, rocks and fossils.

Open-air display of various types of aircraft.

Located in a beautiful eclectic villa

Music, memorial museum