Bucharest Things to Do

 102 Reviews  The most numerous churches are orthodox, from the Wiki page I have counted 170 orthodox churches Then comes by religions: - 20 advent - 14 roman-catholic - 10 baptist - 10 Christian after... 

 86 Reviews  The serious looking building that you can see in the photo is Bucharest’s Law Faculty which is part of the University of Bucharest. It was designed by architect Petre Antonescu in neoclassical style... 

 16 Reviews  Lipscani street and the Old Town is a fun and lively area of Bucharest. Fun artsy shops are tucked away into random corners and modern cafes in old buildings. Sadly many of the prettiest, older... 

 36 Reviews  The Romanian Palatul Regal is by no means an old structure: it was first built by prince Dinicu Golescu only in 1815 and then underwent several changes including those in the 1930's after a damage... 

 32 Reviews  It's smaller than Herastrau park, but is a lovely place for a walk, to relax a little. A lot of restaurants, and very beautiful during winter time. You also can take a look at Crețulescu Palace,... 

 29 Reviews  This is Bucharest's most prestigious concert hall and one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. It was built in 1888 in neo-classical style after a design by the French architect Albert... 

 51 Reviews  Impressive collections of minerals and quartz formations specific to the area are found here, including a well-presented geological structure of Romania. Open: Mon. - Sun. 10:00am - 4:00pm Admission... 

 24 Reviews  The Village Museum borders Herastrau Park, but its entrance is on Soseaua Kiseleff. You cannot enter it from the park. Entrance is 6Ron. It is open on Mon 9-5, Tues to Sun 9-7. The museum contains... 

 26 Reviews  Raised in 1922 to commemorate Romania's Great War dead, the original construction was of wood, replaced by the present, Petru Antonescu designed concrete structure in 1935. Standing 25 metres high,... 

 20 Reviews  Herastrau Park is the largest park in Bucharest. It has a beautiful lake, nice quiet pathways and many trees. Since the 18th century it was a place for promenade and relaxation. In was modeled in the... 

 33 Reviews  Revolution Square (previously Palace Square) is surrounded by important buildings: The palace, which is now an art gallery, and the library were built by Carol I. The communist headquarters building... 

 11 Reviews  Bucharest’s Opera House is the main venue for seeing opera and ballet performances in Bucharest. Their annual season runs from October to June and tickets are usually dirt cheap. They tend to stick to... 

 14 Reviews  The University of Bucharest was founded in 1864 by Alexandru Ioan Cuza, ruler of the newly united principalities of Walachia and Moldova. Work on the neoclassical building began in 1857 and finished... 

 32 Reviews  Calea Victoriei is the oldest street of Bucharest - 1692 - it used to link the Old Princely Court (downtown) with Mogosoaia Palace (north of Bucharest). It was initially paved with oak beams. The... 

 14 Reviews  The Military Club was build in 1912 on the site of the former Sarindar Monastery (the name witch is preserved in the name of the fontain directly in front of the building). This neoclassic... 

 7 Reviews  This beautiful building, designed in the eclectic style by the French architect Paul Gottereau, was constructed between 1896-1900. It sits on the site of a former 16hr century monastery, St. John the... 

 14 Reviews  The National Theatre was built in 1973, but its exterior was entirely reshaped in the 1980s. Inside there are three auditoriums: the Sala Mare is the largest one, the Sala Amfiteatru and the Sala... 

 9 Reviews  Tandarica Theatre is the only theatre in Bucharest that has plays for kids only. My parents used to take me and my brother here at least 4 times a year to see different plays. I can imagine now how... 

 8 Reviews  Across the street from Curtea Veche Church there is Hanul lui Manuc (Manuc’s Inn, at the end of Franceza Street), the only typical Turkish caravanserai which has survived in Bucharest with its... 

 1 Review  Bucharest Zoo was founded in 1955 as a "zoological corner" but became a real Zoo with a big number of animals just in 1962. Entry fee: Adults - 13 RON (EUR 3); Children 6.5 RON (1.5 EUR) Opening... 

 5 Reviews  A very nice place, quiet and relaxing. If you have time, don't miss it! Near is the Cotroceni Palace, a must see of the city. You can visit it only with a previous call. More info on... 

 10 Reviews  This very impressive building stands at the entrance to the capital and was designed by Horia Maicu and completed in 1956. Not only is this the press convention but also houses the Bucharest Stock... 

 7 Reviews  The old National Bank of Romania,on Lipscani street is emblematic of the neo-classical style with rationalist influences that prevailed in the interwar period. Right in front of this building,you...