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Bucharest, Romania
A once-called 'Little Paris' capital, with wide Belle Époque boulevards and a direct airport express train.
- Baneasa (BBU)9 km
- Silistra (SLS)103 km
Bucharest's early-20th-century boulevards and Arc de Triomphe replica earned it the old nickname 'Little Paris of the East,' a character that survived decades of Communist-era rebuilding around the massive Palace of the Parliament. It's Romania's main transport hub and a growing Central-Eastern European meeting point.
Best time to visit
April–June and September–October bring mild weather for walking the old town and parks without summer's peak heat.
Top attractions
- •The Palace of the Parliament, one of the largest administrative buildings in the world
- •The Old Town (Lipscani), for nightlife and restored architecture
- •The Romanian Athenaeum concert hall
- •Herăstrău Park (King Michael I Park) beside the lake
- •The Village Museum, an open-air collection of traditional Romanian houses
Practical tips
- •The Henri Coandă Express train connects Henri Coandă Airport (OTP) to Gara de Nord station in about 25 minutes.
- •Romania uses the leu, not the euro — card acceptance is widespread in the capital, but smaller vendors may prefer cash.
- •Bucharest is significantly cheaper than most Western European capitals, making it a comparatively low-cost meeting point for food and lodging.
Frequently asked questions
What airport serves Bucharest?
Bucharest's main airport is Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
When is the best time to visit Bucharest?
April–June and September–October bring mild weather for walking the old town and parks without summer's peak heat.
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