UNCOVER UNIQUE MUSEUM

Besides its many museums and galleries, Bucharest’s cultural scene has a lot to offer. Locals love culture, whether it’s theater, ballet, music, or contemporary art. Don’t be surprised if theater tickets are sold out many days in advance or if you’ll stumble upon open-air classical music concerts. Each year, Bucharest hosts many concerts of world-famous bands and musicians, and summer is a great time to come if you’re looking for this kind of fun.

SEE STUNNING ARCHITECTURE

An architect’s surrealist dream or total nightmare, Bucharest can be both. From large Stalinist architectural monuments lining the big boulevards designed during the country’s Communist decades, to quiet and charming tree-lined streets with Art Deco villas, the city’s got it all. The meeting ground of Western and Eastern architectural styles, Bucharest has a unique architectural identity, the keyword being ‘diversity’.

RELAX IN THE PARK

There’s no better way to escape the crowds than head to one of Bucharest’s parks and gardens. If looking for a carefully designed green oasis in the heart of the city, visit Grădina Cişmigiu, the oldest and most popular public garden. For wide lawns and long walking lanes head to Herăstrău Park or Tineretului Park, and for a wildlife-watching experience go to Parcului Natural Văcăreşti. The Botanical Gardens, some of the best in the country, will introduce you to the varied local flora.

DAY TRIPS TO TRANSILVANIA

If you’re staying in Bucharest, it doesn’t mean you won’t make it to Transylvania. Brasov is only three hours away by train. You can take many day trips or spend an entire weekend in Transylvania. You can also visit two very beautiful castles, Peles Castle and Cantacuzino Castle, or take one-day hiking trips in the Carpathians.

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From Bucharest: Peles, Bran Castle & Old Town Brasov Tour – check the tour here.