Bucharest is full of architectural treasures. From the charming monasteries and churches in Brâncovenesc style, through to the majestic villas built in the interbellum, not to mention the rough blocks of flats erected during the Communist regime, the city is certainly diverse.
Palace of Parliament is the most striking architectural monument of the city, and make sure to see the Arc of Triumph located nearby. The monument was erected in 1920 in the memory of Romanian soldiers killed during the First World War. Want to learn a thing or two about European history? Head to the Museum of History for a whistle stop tour.
In Bucharest, a city that rarely sleeps, there’s always something interesting going on. Festivals range from local neighbourhood parties, such as those held by the Armenian community, to vintage, organic food and design fairs. The George Enescu festival, a classical music marathon lasting almost a month, is one of Europe’s most prestigious.