Bucharest Tours

Top 10 Things to Do in Bucharest

1. Old Princely Court Church

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   Once the magnificent palace of the Princes of Wallachian and where the well know and revered Prince Vlad Tepes called home sightseeing tours of the Palace are super if you want more information about the famous Prince (Vlad the Impaler). A statue of the Prince Vlad Tepes stands proudly amount the original remaining section of the palace.

2. The Old Town

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   Some structures date back to the 15th & 16th centuries in The Old Town of Bucharest and it is a must see guided tour destination. Renovated in recent years the historic buildings are full of history and charm, while there is a long way to go in the restoration there are some lovely cobblestone streets and places to see in The Old Town area. 

3. Revolution Square

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   Private guided sightseeing tours to Revolution Square are very popular for tourists who are visiting Bucharest. While the Square witnessed the final hours that the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was in power, it is now home to the National Museum of Art and many other historic buildings. The square has the dramatic monument of Rebirth which was erected in 2005 as a dedication to the victims of the revolution. 

    

4. Palace of Parliament

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   Bucharest has one of the most massive parliament buildings in the world, standing at 330,000 square meters and housing over 3,000 rooms this building is a site to see and a stop on all private city guided tours. Taking 13 years to build it is also one of the heaviest structures on the planet it was the vision of Nicolae Ceausescu who called it "The Peoples House". 

5. Stavropoleos Church

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   The Stavropoulos Church built in 1724 is a very ornate Brancovenesc style church. While it may not be large in stature, the beautiful little church is a huge landmark In Bucharest guided tours. The exquisite wood carvings and decoration has elements of Byzantine and Romanian influence. On tours around this lovely site, you will see splendid frescoes, tombstones and lovely decorative features. 

    

6. Dimitrie Gusti Village

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   The Dimitrie Gusti Village was founded in the mid-1930's and is located in the lovely Herastrau Park; the open-air museum shows the traditional ways of Romania from times in history. Private tour guides will escorte you around the 300 buildings which were shipped and rebuilt on the site. They consist of peasant houses, barns, churches, cabins and mills from all areas of Romania.  

    

7. The Arch of Triumph

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   Finished in 1922, Bucharest's first Arch of Triumph was made from wood and dedicated to the Romanian soldiers who fought in World War I. In 1936, it was reconstructed in granite and designed by architect Petre Antonescu at a height of 27 meters. The arch is adorned with sculptures created by the most notable Romanian sculptors, including Ion Jalea and Dimitrie Paciurea. It continues to serve its purpose of being the central point for military parades. Romanian soldiers march beneath it for big events, including the first of December, which is the country's national holiday.

8. Romanian Athenaeum

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   The Romanian Athenaeum Concert Hall is a 19th-century building that has close resemblance to a Greek Temple and is a stop on most Bucharest city sightseeing tours. The design of this building is magnificent from its high dome, gold leaf ceilings, marble staircases and beautiful balconies. Most of the decoration of the building is based on details of Romanian history. 

    

9. National Art Museum

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   Bucharest National Art Museum was established in 1948 and is one of the leading museums in Romania housing complete collections of Romanian medieval and modern art. There are more than 100,000 works of art in the Museum with guided and no guided tour available. Pieces from Tattarescu, Aman and Georgescu some of Romania's leading artists are on exhibition here also pieces of sculpture by Constantin Brancusi are available to see.  

    

10. National Museum of Romanian History

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    Guided tour around The National History Museum in Bucharest is a super way to spend an afternoon. The 60 plus room have some fantastic exhibitions, and of course, the Romanian Crown Jewels are on permanent display here with stunning emerald jewellery and unique gold pieces. Look out for the enormous replica of Trajan's Column which is a top must-see while touring the museum. 

     

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