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1. Parliamentary Palace (Palatul Parlamentului)
No matter how much you prepare yourself for it, your first glimpse of this square concrete bulk with its classical facade and escutcheoned gateways...
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2. National Village Museum (Muzeul National al Satului)
Showcasing Romanian rural architecture since 1936, this open-air museum is frequently referred to as one of the country's best (although Sibiu's...
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3. Carturesti
A fabulous bookstore chain with the best music collection in the city; head straight for the branch located on Strada Pictor Arthur Verona; you'll...
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4. Cotroceni Magazin de Arta
Rather pricey souvenirs and books can be purchased from this small shop at the end of your tour of the Cotroceni Palace. Consider buying one of...
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5. Controceni Museum (Muzeul Cotroceni)
If you visit just one secular attraction in Bucharest, make it this one; the guided tour provides excellent historical insights and is a worthwhile...
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6. Museum of the Romanian Peasant Shop
The best place in the country to pick up authentic, yet well-made handicrafts, traditional costumes, and folk art.
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7. Libraria Noi
Excellent, well-stocked bookstore with an extensive range of English books, including fashionable publications about Romania. You can also buy...
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8. Jewish History Museum (Muzeul de Istorie al Evreilor din România)
The Romanian military is known to have played a devastating role in the Holocaust, and this museum is a good lest-we-forget reminder of Bucharest's...
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9. Ateneul Român (Romanian Athenaeum)
Recognized as one of the loveliest architectural works in Bucharest, the Romanian Athenaeum is something of an urban fulcrum, marking out the cultural...
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10. National Museum of Art (Muzeul National de Arta)
Romania's National Museum of Art, opposite the Ateneul Roman, consists of three different collections, exhibited in part of the expansive former...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Bucharest. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
