''Paris of The East ''

Bucharest: your first time at the "Paris of the East"? 5 things you need to do!
If people who visit Bucharest call it the "Paris of the East", they should have at
least one good reason for this! In fact, we found many good reasons why
Bucharest is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
First of all, it is one of the most accessible parts of Europe; the Bucharest public
transport network is the fourth largest in Europe. Although Romania is the
Europe's richest gold resources, Bucharest is a very economical choice compared
to other European cities. Located on the river Dmbovia, located less than 70
kilometers north of the Danube River that add to the site an air je ne sais quoi.
Bucharest is a city of ancient, vibrant, charming, beautiful, cosmopolitan, lively,
humble yet regal. Everywhere you will see there is a monumental building, a
symbol of the glorious times as the "Palace of Parliament", which is the second
largest building in the world after the Pentagon.
Economically, Bucharest is the most prosperous city in Romania and is one of the
main industrial centers and transport hubs of Eastern Europe. The city gives basis
to educational institutions, cultural sites, traditional "markets-galleries" and
recreational areas.
1.
Walk at the Palace of Parliament!
t it the largest parliamentary building in the world (and the second largest
building in the world after the Pentagon) It includes more than a thousand rooms
and collect tons of marble, wood, and gold used for its construction in 1980, at a
time when Romania could literally feed their own people. Ceausescu and his wife,
Elena, played a direct role in its construction. Originally it intended to house the
presidential offices and the Central Committee of the Communist Party of
Romania, but in practice it had never been completed.
2. Enjoy a piece of "Old" Paris!
"Paris of the East" was marked the town by a lot of people before the Second World War, when
the palaces of art nouveau architecture and quite reminiscent of Paris. Many years of poor
communist government and a major earthquake in 1977 destroyed much of the city's beauty,
but there are still places where you can discern the time elegance. The gardens are really
Cimigiu pearl of downtown and they worth your visit! North of the center, the wide avenue
"oseaua Kiseleff" glides between old villas and green acres, and results in a whopping copy of
the Arc de Triomphe (genuine tribute to Paris) and another elegant city park built around a lake,
the "Parcul Herstru".
3. The famous
Drakula
Bucharest was just beginning its rise as a major city in the 15th century, when
Vlad III The Impaler (the Impaler) defended the newly created principality of
Wallachia from Ottoman raids. Thanks to Dracula of Bram Stoker, the Vlad the
Impaler is associated with the region of Transylvania (although not spent much
time there, obviously). However, only 40 km. North of Bucharest, an isolated
monastery on an island in the middle of Snagov lake was supposedly the final
resting place of the "prince". Even if it is not buried there, the wonderful Snagov
lake is a perfect trip!
4. Indulge in the art of the 21st century!
Romania has exploded onto the contemporary art scene in recent years.
Enthusiasm originally created by a group of young painters and visual artists from
the northern city of Cluj-Napoca. It is difficult to pinpoint exactly what constitutes
the Romanian contemporary art, although the judges agree on a dark humor
elements, a melancholy and pieces of surrealism in defining a common artistic
style. Some of the best new gallery to experience the thrill is Zorzini Gallery, the
H'art Gallery and Anaid. The Galateca Gallery, opposite the National Museum of
Art, is specializing in cutting-edge design and hosting cultural events and
happenings. You should stop at the gallery shop, Neogalateca, to see glassware
with a closed envelope design and home decorating stuff!
5.Eat, drink and dance in Old Town!
Bucharest's historical center, the Old City, has been a necessary makeover. A few
centuries ago, it was the territory of the Prince's Court (15th century) and now it
is has been transformed into a must area with restaurants, bars, clubs and cafes.
There, narrow streets like Strada Smrdan or Strada Covaci are filled with parties
which begins with meals and drinks to arrive and dance as the night rolls!

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Bucharest: your first time at the "Paris of the East"? 5 things you need to do!

Walk at the Palace of Parliament!

2. Enjoy a piece of "Old" Paris!

4. Indulge in the art of the 21st century!

5.Eat, drink and dance in Old Town!

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