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Piata Revolutiei Square
This is Bucharest's most famous symbols, for it was here that the 1989 revolution was held.
You can still see signs of the bullets which hit the royal palace during the revolution.
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Opening
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Summer only: Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10:30am to 4:30pm
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Getting
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Transport: Metro Universitatii; bus 122, 126, 168, 226, 268, 300 or 368.
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The Palace of Parliament
Built during the Ceausesu regime, this imposing monument is considered the second largest administrative building in the world. Once intended to house every division of the communist
state, it is now home to the Romanian parliament.
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Opening
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Open between 10am and 4pm for tours.
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Pricing:
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Adult ticket: EUR2.50.
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Contact:
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Telephone: (0)21 3113611; E-mail: cic@cdep.ro |
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Getting
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Bulevardul Unirii. Metro Izyor or Unirii, or bus 136 or 385
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The Arc
Built to commemorate Romania's war dead, this elegant arc stands 25 metres high and is
decorated with sculptures made by pre-eminent artists such as Ion Jalea, Constantin Medrea
and Constantin Baraschi. A staircase allows visitors to climb to the terrace at the top of the arc.
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Cismigiu Park
Located right in the heart of Bucharest, this is the city's oldest park and a great place to relax
and see the locals. There are occasionally concerts on Sundays in the Gazebo.
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Village Museum of Folk Art
An outdoor museum over 1 square mile in size, this fascinating attraction features over 200 preserved buildings from every era of Romanian history and geography.
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Opening
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Daily, 10am to 6pm
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Contact:
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Telephone: (0)21 222 9106 |
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Getting
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Kiseleff Road 28-30. Metro Aviatorilor, or bus 331 or 131 to Herastrau Parc
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Romanian Peasant Museum
An excellent complement to the Village Museum of Folk Art, this historic attraction displays tools, costumes, appliances and other instruments once used by the hardworking Romanian peasantry.
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Details
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Opening
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Tues-Sun: 10am - 6pm.
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Pricing:
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Adult ticket:
USD1; USD4 with photography fee
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Contact:
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Tel: (01) 212 9661 Fax: (01) 312 9875. E-mail: mtr@digicom.ro |
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Getting
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Soseaua Kiseleff 3. Metro Piata Victoriei; bus 205 or 300.
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National Art Museum
This impressive collection holds over 70,000 works of art, including pieces from major Romanian artists as well as works by major western masters.
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Details
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Opening
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Tues-Sun: 10am - 6pm.
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Pricing:
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USD1.25 (photo and video recording available for a negotiable fee).
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Contact:
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Tel: (01) 314 8119 or 615 5193. Fax: (01) 312 4327 E-mail: national.art@art.museum.ro |
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Getting
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Calea Victoriei 49-53. Metro Piata Romana, Universitate; bus 122, 137, 178, 300, 336 or 601
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Old Court Church
The oldest church in Bucharest, this building was built in the Wallachian style of the 16th century. For over three centuries, it was the coronation place for the Wallachia ruling princes. Nowadays,
it is best known for its beautiful interior frescoes and murals.
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