A Day in Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
The capital city of Romania may not have the draw of other European capitals, but with its revitalized Old Town, maybe that will change. Filled with grand 19th century buildings, Old Bucharest has its own charm and we were easily able to fill our day exploring this vibrant neighbourhood.
Originally founded in the 15th century by Vlad 葰epe葯, otherwise known as聽Vlad Dracul聽and Vlad the Impaler, Bucharest was declared capital of the newly formed Romania in 1862. From the 18th to 19th centuries, the city鈥檚 downtown was a busy place filled with boutique shops and concert halls. It was often visited by wealthy Europeans and was known at the time as 鈥楲ittle Paris鈥�.
The area was severely neglected during communist rule. After the overthrow of Ceau葯escu鈥檚 government it took awhile for the country to begin repairing the years of damage. Old Town was apparently quite rundown before revitalization began in 2010. Today, many of the grand historic buildings have been restored to their glory days. Others though, are still in much need of some TLC. Intermixed with these historic buildings are rather plain communist ones and modern high-rises so you have to pick and choose your view. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Originally founded in the 15th century by Vlad 葰epe葯, otherwise known as聽Vlad Dracul聽and Vlad the Impaler, Bucharest was declared capital of the newly formed Romania in 1862. From the 18th to 19th centuries, the city鈥檚 downtown was a busy place filled with boutique shops and concert halls. It was often visited by wealthy Europeans and was known at the time as 鈥楲ittle Paris鈥�.
The area was severely neglected during communist rule. After the overthrow of Ceau葯escu鈥檚 government it took awhile for the country to begin repairing the years of damage. Old Town was apparently quite rundown before revitalization began in 2010. Today, many of the grand historic buildings have been restored to their glory days. Others though, are still in much need of some TLC. Intermixed with these historic buildings are rather plain communist ones and modern high-rises so you have to pick and choose your view. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Day in Bucharest
Guide Location: Romania » Bucharest
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Guide Location: Romania » Bucharest
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Lipscani Pedestrian Street
- Carturesti Carusel
- Stavropoleos Monastery
- Victory Way
- Macca-Villacrosse Passage
- the Odeon Theatre
- University of Bucharest鈥檚 immaculate library
- Revolution Square
- Romanian Athenaeum
- the National Art Museum
- Kretzulescu Church
- Palace of Parliament
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